In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the heartbreaking 2018 murder of 66-year-old grandmother Barbara Davison in Redcar, England. What makes this case especially devastating is that her killer, Paul Plunkett, had already taken the life of another partner more than 20 years earlier — and served just three years in prison.

Hear the full story of a volatile relationship, a desperate struggle in a quiet home, and the haunting similarities between two killings that exposed serious questions about justice and domestic violence. Barbara’s family shares their pain, calling Plunkett a manipulative coward who robbed them of their beloved mother and grandmother.

Listener discretion is strongly advised — this episode includes detailed accounts of domestic violence and murder.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking and senseless murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton. On November 13, 2023, Shawn was brutally attacked and killed with a machete in a public park by two 12-year-old boys in a random confrontation over a bench.

Explore the heartbreaking details of Shawn’s final moments, the rapid police investigation, the dramatic trial where the boys blamed each other, and their historic conviction as two of the youngest murderers in modern UK history since the James Bulger case. We also reflect on the devastating impact on Shawn’s family and the broader questions this tragedy raises about youth knife crime.

A story of lost potential, unimaginable violence, and justice served. Listener discretion is strongly advised due to graphic content.

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In this heartbreaking episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the disturbing case of Stuart Worby and Nueza Cepeda in Norfolk, England. Worby secretly spiked his pregnant partner’s orange juice with abortion medication and administered more drugs during a deceptive sexual assault, causing her to miscarry their 15-week baby against her will.

Explore how Worby enlisted Cepeda to illegally obtain mifepristone and misoprostol, the chilling messages that exposed the crime, the dramatic trial, and the devastating impact on the victim who desperately wanted her child. Worby was convicted of administering poison with intent to procure a miscarriage and sexual assault, receiving a 17-year sentence.

A story of betrayal, bodily autonomy violation, and justice.

⚠️ Content Warning: Non-consensual drugging, sexual assault, and pregnancy loss. Listener discretion is advised.

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In this heartbreaking episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the senseless 2023 murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in Croydon, south London. A loyal friend who stood up for her classmate during a simple belongings swap after a breakup, Elianne was chased down and fatally stabbed by 17-year-old Hassan Sentamu outside the Whitgift Centre. What began as teenage drama escalated into a frenzied knife attack caught on CCTV, fueled by perceived disrespect and a deliberate decision to carry a weapon.

We cover the timeline, trial, Sentamu’s rejected diminished responsibility defense, his life sentence with a minimum of 23 years, and the profound impact on Elianne’s family and community. A story of lost potential, youth violence, and courage in the face of tragedy.

Content warning: Graphic details of a stabbing, child victim, and themes of violence. Listener discretion strongly advised.

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In this heartbreaking episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking murder of 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers in Darlington. What began as lighthearted family horseplay in the kitchen—throwing grapes, tickling, and joking with tongs—ended in tragedy when Simon Vickers inflicted a fatal stab wound to his daughter’s chest.

Vickers claimed it was a freak accident, but forensic evidence and a jury saw otherwise. Dive into the conflicting accounts, the trial, the sentencing, and the devastating impact on a family that appeared close-knit.

This case raises difficult questions about loss of control, truth, and the thin line between play and peril.

⚠️ Content Warning: Child murder, graphic details of the crime, and disturbing family tragedy. Listener discretion strongly advised.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying 2013 murder of 86-year-old retired postmistress Una Crown in her quiet Wisbech bungalow. Found stabbed and with her clothes set alight, Una’s death was initially mishandled by police—leaving her family without answers for over a decade.

But groundbreaking DNA advances on nail clippings taken at her post-mortem finally linked her neighbor David Newton to the scene. Hear the full story: the copied key, the drunken sighting, the ferocious knife attack, and the dramatic 2025 trial that brought long-overdue justice.

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In this chilling episode of True Crime Chronicles, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying case of Nicholas Prosper, the 18-year-old who murdered his mother Juliana Falcon (48), brother Kyle (16), and sister Giselle (13) in their Luton home on September 13, 2024.

Armed with an illegally obtained shotgun, Prosper carried out a brutal familicide before attempting one of the UK’s most devastating school shootings at his former primary school. Driven by an obsession with mass killers, violent online content, and a twisted fixation on a video game character, he aimed to surpass Sandy Hook for ultimate notoriety.

Explore the meticulous planning, the terrifying morning of the murders, his swift arrest, disturbing prison revelations, and the life sentence with a 49-year minimum. This episode delves into the psychology of a remorseless killer and the warning signs that were missed.

⚠️ Graphic Content Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence, murder, and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the devastating stabbing of 32-year-old mother Cher Maximen during Family Day at the 2024 Notting Hill Carnival. What began as a joyful celebration turned into tragedy when Cher was caught in a violent clash and fatally stabbed in front of her three-year-old daughter.

We explore Cher’s vibrant life as a loving mom, creative spirit, and beloved family member, the chaotic events that led to her death, the evidence that brought Shakeil Thibou to justice, and his life sentence with a minimum of 29 years.

A heartbreaking story of senseless knife crime, a mother’s instinct to protect her child, and the lasting impact on a family forever changed.

Trigger warning: Descriptions of violence and the death of a young mother.

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On Christmas Day 2024, in a quiet block of flats in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Jazwell Brown unleashed a horrifying drug-fueled rampage. Armed with a knife and baseball bat, he murdered his partner Joanne Pearson (38) and neighbour Teohna Grant (24), attempted to kill his teenage son and another man, and attacked the family dog. What started as a dispute over a crack pipe ended in unimaginable tragedy.

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson breaks down the chilling timeline, survivor accounts, courtroom details, and the life sentence that followed.

A story of sudden, unprovoked violence that shattered families forever.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the brutal 2025 murder of beloved University of Plymouth nursing lecturer Claire Chick. After a whirlwind romance turned into a nightmare of stalking, harassment, and coercive control, her estranged husband Paul Butler lay in wait and stabbed her more than 23 times outside her home — despite her repeated pleas to police.

We explore their rapid relationship, the six police reports Claire filed, Butler’s disturbing post-crime statements, his life sentence with a 27-year minimum, and the broader lessons on domestic violence and stalking. A heartbreaking story of obsession that ended in tragedy.

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