In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the horrifying case of Brazilian tourist Rafael Nascimento. In the early hours of August 10, 2025, a 17-year-old boy separated from his friends in Brighton was approached on a bench and lured to a nearby property, where he endured a brutal series of sexual assaults.

What followed was a swift investigation, an international race against time, and a trial that brought justice. Nascimento was convicted of four counts of rape and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Alexander Lawson unpacks the predator’s manipulation, the victim’s extraordinary courage in reporting the crime immediately, and the critical role it played in preventing the attacker’s escape back to Brazil.

A stark reminder of vulnerability, bravery, and the importance of believing survivors.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of sexual violence, drugging, and assault. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the disturbing case of Adam Hall, a man from Washington, Tyne and Wear, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in April 2026. Hall was convicted of deliberately infecting seven vulnerable men with HIV and raping four of them between 2016 and 2023, becoming only the second person in the UK convicted of intentional HIV transmission.

We explore the timeline of his crimes, the predatory tactics he used on dating apps and in bars, the profound lifelong impact on his victims, the complex police investigation, and the court proceedings. This is a story of betrayal, power, and devastating harm.

Listener discretion is strongly advised – this episode contains details of sexual violence and HIV transmission that may be triggering. Support resources available in the show notes.

If you have information or concerns related to this case, contact Northumbria Police or your local sexual health services.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the disturbing case of Gerald Peck, a 77-year-old self-proclaimed “body and energy therapist” from Brighton, UK.

Peck preyed on a vulnerable woman in her 40s, convincing her that sexual assaults—including intimate touching, penetration, and oral sex—were legitimate treatments to heal her trauma and ease her pain. Posing as a qualified psychotherapist with a “niche” method, he exploited her trust while hiding a dark history of similar abuse dating back to the 1980s.

Discover how Peck’s lies unraveled in court, the powerful fight for justice by his brave survivor, and the broader warning about unregulated therapists. Sentenced to 11 years in prison in March 2026, this case exposes how deception can invalidate consent and shatter lives.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. Contains detailed accounts of sexual abuse and exploitation.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrific crimes of Darren Gibson and Rebecca Kirton in Leeds, UK. A trusted children’s DJ and his adoptive sister (and partner) systematically groomed and abused dozens of young girls over years, using discos, parties, and a facade of friendliness to prey on victims as young as nine.

From the 1990s into the 2000s, their house became a place of unimaginable betrayal. We detail the investigations, trials, victim testimonies, and the dramatic extension of their sentences in 2026 after more survivors came forward—totaling over 36 years for Gibson and nearly 20 for Kirton.

A stark warning about predators who hide in plain sight.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode discusses child sexual abuse and grooming.

If you or someone you know needs support in the UK, resources like the NSPCC and Victim Support are available—links in the show notes.

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In the early hours of September 7, 1985, a 27-year-old woman was brutally raped at knifepoint in an underground car park in Sheffield city centre after a night out at Josephine’s nightclub. Her attacker vanished into the shadows, leaving behind forensic evidence that would lie dormant for over 40 years.

Host Alexander Lawson explores the harrowing stranger attack, the victim’s courage in reporting the crime, the original investigation that went cold, and the remarkable DNA breakthrough decades later that finally brought David Hill, then 75, to justice in 2026. Sentenced to 15 years, this case proves that justice has no expiration date.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the horrifying case of Gift Oladele, a 24-year-old repeat sexual offender who dragged a 19-year-old woman into isolated woodland in Wrexham, Wales, and violently raped her after a night out in September 2025.

Despite a prior conviction for a predatory attack on a woman in Manchester and being on bail for another alleged rape, Oladele remained free after successfully appealing deportation on human rights grounds. Alexander details the chilling attack, the investigation, the trial, and the 25-year extended sentence handed down by the court, which branded him a dangerous predator.

A story of survival, justice, and systemic questions. Content warning: contains descriptions of sexual violence. Listener discretion advised.

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In the early hours of October 4, 2025, a woman in her 30s was brutally raped on Brighton beach while unconscious. Ibrahim Alshafe and Abdulla Ahmadi carried out the attack as Karin Al-Danasurt filmed it. All three were later convicted in a case the court described as predatory, callous, and contemptuous.

Join host Alexander Lawson as he examines the horrifying details, the swift police investigation, the damning video evidence, the trial, and the lengthy prison sentences handed down. This episode explores how predators exploited vulnerability in a public place and the justice that followed.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and rape. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In the summer of 2025, women shopping in Macclesfield, Handforth, and nearby Cheshire towns became victims of a disturbing predator. Host Alexander Lawson uncovers the case of William Kidd, who followed women through store aisles, sprayed them with his semen from a hidden bottle, and secretly filmed under their clothing.

From the chilling CCTV evidence and forensic findings to Kidd’s own admissions of doing it for a “sexual thrill,” this episode explores how everyday errands turned into nightmares. Sentenced to four years in prison in May 2026, Kidd’s crimes highlight the hidden dangers of public spaces.

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A trusted British Airways pilot with a glamorous jet-set lifestyle hides a dark secret. In this episode, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the disturbing case of Kwame Yeboah, who groomed a 12-year-old girl online before driving hundreds of miles to meet and assault her.

From innocent chats on Omegle that turned sexual on Instagram, to the isolated car park attacks and his eventual guilty plea, this story exposes how a man entrusted with passengers’ lives betrayed society’s most vulnerable. Sentenced to over eight years in prison, placed on the sex offenders register for life, and fired by British Airways — Yeboah’s fall from the skies is as chilling as it is swift.

Content Warning: This episode discusses child grooming and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Support resources available in the show notes.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the chilling case of Damian Watson, a 36-year-old man from Liscard who posed as an Uber driver near Anfield Stadium in April 2026.

A woman stepping into what she believed was her booked ride was instead kidnapped, driven to secluded alleyways in Bootle, and forced to endure a terrifying ordeal while being filmed. Discover how Watson’s premeditated attack unfolded, the victim’s remarkable courage in escaping and alerting police, and the swift investigation that led to his arrest.

On June 26, 2026, Watson was sentenced to five years and six months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty to kidnapping and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. He also received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and lifetime registration on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

A stark warning about ride-share safety and the dangers lurking in plain sight. This episode highlights bravery in the face of evil and the importance of vigilance.

Listener discretion advised – contains descriptions of sexual violence and abduction.

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