Murder Tales Podcast

In the second part of H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton's visit to the sites associated with the murder of Alice Rye they explore how the police investigation ground to a halt and the arrogance of the sexually perverse killer who inserted himself into the investigation.

In this years Christmas Special H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton examine the murder of Alice Rye which shocked the Wirral Penninsular. They visit the scenes vital to the case and discuss the complex police investigation that almost ran aground until a man who knew too much came forward to help the police.

In the final part of the epic Fred & Rose saga best-selling true crime author H. N. Lloyd is joined by Kristof Britton to discuss the twists and turns that took place after Fred and Rose Wests' arrest, Rose's trial, and the aftermath for the victims families, the police, public and the Wests' children

H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton continue their exploration of the life and crimes of Fred and Rose West. In this episode we delve into the lives of their victims.

H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton continue their exploration of the life and crimes of Fred & Rose West. In this episode they discuss the lives of some of the victims and ponder just how they fell victim to this depraved couple.

In this heartbreaking episode best-selling true crime author H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss what is was like to live in the House of Horrors.

In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof discuss how Fred and Rose met, fell in love, and set off on a path to bloody murder.

In the second episode of our deep dive into the House Of Horrors we examine the early lives of Fred and Rose West. What warning signs were there, and how did they set off on the road that led them to become vicious and sadistic serial killers?

In 1994 the United Kingdom was stunned when a terrace house in the quiet town of Gloucester was revealed to be “the house of horrors.” Nine bodies were buried in the basement and garden of the property owned by seemingly ordinary couple Fred and Rose West, and three more bodies were found in the surrounding area. In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton explore how these extraordinary revelations came to be made by Gloucestershire Police.

Was there a serial killer preying on children in the Merseyside area in the early part of the 20th century? That frightening possibility is examined by H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton in this special episode.

It's that time of year again, time for the Murder Tales Christmas special. This year H. N. Lloyd and Kristof discuss one of Lloydy's favourite ever cases. Nellie Clarke was an 11 year old girl brutally murdered on a dark winters night. But just what part did Father Christmas play in this horrible affair, and what was the significance of the pink notepaper? Merry Christmas and don't have nightmares.

In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Christof Britton discuss famous poisoning cases. Travel from Victorian Liverpool to Modern day London, and discover some of the bizarre and inexplicable links some of these cases have to the notorious Jack The Ripper Murders.

The Croydon Poisoning is a classic murder mystery, like something ripped from the pages of Agatha Christie. In 1923 three members of the same family were poisoned, but just who was responsible and why?

In this spooky Halloween Special H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton explore the tantalising mystery of just who put the body of an unidentified murdered woman in a wych elm tree. The case has led to a last mystery and fantastic theories involving witches, Nazis spies and a haunting!

In the second part of our deep dive into the crimes of John George Haigh H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss the final crimes, a daring arrest and the last trial of the Golden Age of British murder.

John George Haigh lives in infamy in the annals of crime. He murdered six people in cold blood dissolving their bodies in acid. But did he really murder his victims so he could drink their blood?

In the wake of Lucy Letby's conviction for the murder of seven babies under her care at the Countess of Chester Hospital crime historian H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss those people in the annals of crime who swore to save lives only to kill and kill again.

This episode we close the door on Rillington Place as we discuss Christie's trial, his attempts to escape the death penalty and the impact Timothy Evans wrongful conviction had on the establishment.

Three years after the execution of Timothy Evans, the man he accused of murdering his wife and daughter is exposed as Britains worse post-war serial killer. In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof discuss Reg Christie's crimes and the lives of his victims.

When a man walks into a quiet country police station and confesses to murdering his wife no one could have believed it would set off a chain of events that would bring the entire concept of British Justice into question.

In this New Year special H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton visit Liverpool to tell the story of one of the greatest murder mysteries in the annals of true crime, the murder of Julia Wallace.

In the second part of this years Christmas special H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton continue their discussion about the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and ask just who did kill an innocent little girl one Christmas night?

In the first part of series two's Christmas special, H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss the controversial and twisting case of JonBenét Ramsey. Murdered on Christmas night 1996, this is a case where every piece of evidence can be interpreted multiple ways and fact and doubt merge disconcertingly into one

In this final instalment of the Black Panther saga the police finally capture the deranged serial killer and a series of intense legal proceedings ensue.

In this gripping episode sadistic murderer Donald Neilson continues the series of crimes that made him infamous. As a troubled police investigation struggles to make headway, and a series of hoax blackmailers throw the police off course. That's even before two further murders further complicate the investigation.

H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton continue their examination of the crimes of Donald Neilson, the man the police dubbed The Black Panther. In this episode Neilson continues his murderous robberies and plans and executes the crime that made him infamous

In 1974 a series of brutal and fatal armed robberies on sub-post offices across England led to the police christening the killer The Black Panther.

In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof visit the scene of the brutal and haunting murder of Diane Sindall. A woman slain at the side of a busy road simply for being a woman.

In the second episode of season two H. N. Lloyd and Kristof go on their first road trip and visits the sites associated with the 1955 murder of Alice Barton around Prenton and Arrowe Park districts of the Wirral Peninsular. This is a haunting and tragic case that is little remember now, but that is well deserving of wider public attention.

In the first episode of season two H. N. Lloyd and Kristof discuss the shocking 1980 murder of John Lennon. Alongside discussing Lennon's life and lasting legacy they will also ask the most important question of all, what motivated Mark Chapman to murder such a high profile victim?

In the final episode of series one H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss the murder of Maureen Dutton. It was a brutal and bloody murder that took place in Liverpool a few days before Christmas 1961. The case left the police baffled and asking if Maureen was a blood sacrifice in a ritual murder? Was she murdered by a dodgy doctor? A fascinating case that is among H. N. Lloyd's favourite cases, it's the perfect listening for a cold and dark Christmas night.

In this unique episode rather than focus on one case H. N. Lloyd answers some of the many questions he is asked about crime and the criminal justice system, highlighting the differences between the U.K. and USA systems, along the way he discusses some of the cases which have impacted police investigation, and highlights how not all murder victims are treated equally by a far from perfect system. Finally, he'll discuss why serial murder is a peculiarly post industrial revolution phenomena.

Our story starts when the body of a respected and ageing parish councillor from a quiet Cornish village is discovered with signs that he was horrendously tortured in the hours before his death. As the police investigate Peter Solheim's murder a peculiar story of sex, fraud, gun running and drug dealing unravelled. Then they found out about the Satanism. This is a story that is 100% true but which would never be believed if it was written as a work of fiction.

We conclude our exploration of this fascinating murder case. This episode we look at the psychology behind the two killers Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh and ask just why they committed such a terrible act? We examine the sheer level of detail and planning that went into the fantastical and methodically detailed murder plot, which had trappings of James Bond and high farce. Finally, we look at how it all unraveled so quickly after the crime and how the police were able to arrest the two killers just two days after they had committed their deadly deed.

When successful businesswoman Sadie hartley was brutally murdered in her home in January 2016, it initially left police baffled. Sadie popular, well-loved, and seemingly had no enemies. All the usual lines of enquiry towards anyone who would profit from her death fell short due to cast iron alibis.  What the police unraveled was a bizarre story of sex, betrayal, obsession, and manipulation involving the two most peculiar suspects to ever stand accused.  In this case opening episode, we examine the murder, investigation and how the two prime suspects came to Lancashire Police's attention WARNING: Contains graphic descriptions of violence and murder

This week H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss the case of Colin Pitchfork. The double rapist and murderer who was controversially released from prison this week after being incarcerated for 33 years. This is a seminal case in criminal history as Pitchfork was the first man to be caught thanks to DNA evidence and therefore the case revolutionised forensic science and murder investigation for evermore. It's a fascinating episode that examines how thanks to Pitchfork's duplicity DNA evidence was almost seen as a failed experiment, and a discussion about his very controversial release from prison.

In this special unscheduled episode of the Murder Tales Podcast author and crime historian H. N. Lloyd is in discussion with Kristof Britton about the recent tragedy in Plymouth. They delve into the Incel movement and the psychological motivations of such spree killers.

In the third and final instalment of the Lesley Molseed story we focus on her killer, Ronald Castree. We look at his life and crimes, and examine how incompetent and corrupt police officers allowed him to continue to abuse children for 32 years. We then look at how he was finally brought to justice.

In this in episode we return to the heartbreaking story of Lesley Molseed. We join H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton as they discuss Stephan Kiszkow's years of wrongful imprisonment, his descent info mental illness, and how one of the worst miscarriages in British legal history was uncovered. This is a shocking episode which is bound to upset some viewers.

At the end of the longest murder investigation in British legal history, The Daniel Morgan Independent Panel published its findings earlier this week. The report highlighted institutional corruption and failures by the Metropolitan police allowing for Daniel's killers to still be roaming free today.  Kristof & HN Lloyd give a brief outline of the case and the findings of the report.  You can also listen back to the interview we had back in series 2 of The Pub Politics with Peter Jukes the presenter and writer of the award-winning podcast Untold: The Daniel Morgan Murder by clicking on the link below. Itunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pppod-s02-e05-an-untold-story-the-peter-jukes-interview/id1123981344?i=1000382216431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7w63zSGViy2V8qQFVIW0Jo?si=eZ9J_eRvRCGlFKAO_DlYkA&dl_branch=1

When 11-year-old Lesley Susan Molseed went missing in August 1975 it led to one of the most haunting and shocking miscarriages of justice in British legal history. In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton explore the disappearance and murder of Lesley Molseed, and explain how a local man with learning difficulties named Stefan Ivan Kiszko was fitted up by the police when they were unable to find the real killer. This is an episode which is sure to shock and appall.

This week we explore the life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen, the seemingly mild mannered civil servant who between 1978 and 1983 murdered at least 12 young men in his homes in North London. What caused Nilsen to kill? Does the answer lie in his childhood? Was he really killing for company as his biographer said? And how many people did Nilsen actually kill? We will attempt to answer all these questions and more in this gripping episode of Murder Tales.

In the final part of our exploration of the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, crime historian H. N. Lloyd discussed with Kristof Britton the trial of Peter Sutcliffe, which firmly placed psychiatry in the dock. We also look at the fallout from the mishandled investigation, and examine what happened to the police officers who so failed during the investigation. We discuss how the case changed policing forever, and look at what happened to Peter Sutcliffe during his incarceration.

In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss Peter Sutcliffe's final three murders, the reclaim the night marches, the mounting police errors that allowed Sutcliffe to kill 13 women, and most importantly Peter Sutcliffe's arrest.

We continue our in-depth exploration of Peter Sutcliffe, his life, psychology and crimes. In this episode H. N. Lloyd and Kristof Britton discuss the surviving victims, the Wearside Jack Hoax and the bungled police investigation.

Forty years ago Peter Sutcliffe was arrested for the brutal murder of 13 women. Over 5 years he brought reign of fear to the north of England. Despite being interviewed 9 times by the police, Peter Sutcliffe was never considered a serious suspect. In this premier episode crime historian H. N. Lloyd discusses this fascinating case with Kristof Britton. Find out who Peter Sutcliffe was, who his victims were, how and why he got away with his crimes for so long, and most importantly, why Peter Sutcliffe committed his crimes. Based on the best-selling series of true crime books this is the Murder Tales podcast, your new true crime obsession.