In this new monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in January 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.

This month's stories include:

Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the January 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.

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In June 2019, 23-year-old Neomi Smith spent what should have been a carefree night out in her hometown of Brechin, Angus. Loved by friends and family for her warm, vibrant personality, Neomi had her whole life ahead of her.

But behind closed doors, she endured the harsh reality of a controlling and abusive relationship. On that fateful night, Neomi’s life was tragically cut short by the very person who claimed to love her, sending shockwaves through the close-knit Scottish community.

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I welcome renowned criminologist and author Professor David Wilson to the show in this interview episode.

TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series that sees Professor Wilson examine ten unique British murder cases from recent years, looking at the psychological and sociological forces that drive individuals to kill.

Across the ten episodes, Professor Wilson discusses the individual aspects of each crime, as well as the commonalities between them, such as the presence of coercive control in relationships.

'Murder UK' will premiere on January 13, 2025, at 10 pm on the TRUE CRIME channel. The series will air on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Professor Wilson is an award-winning author and Emeritus Professor at Birmingham City University. He has published several non-fiction books and appears regularly in the print and broadcast media.

Professor Wilson can be reached at his website:

professordavidwilson.co.uk

***This interview was recorded on January 6, 2024.

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In 1952, Ash Vale railway station became the scene of a shocking and brutal crime. Geoffrey Charles Dean, a railwayman working the evening shift, was closing up for the day when he was stabbed in the back and left for dead.

The motive appeared clear - money was stolen from the station - but the crime's ruthless execution left the local community shaken. The investigation was a swift one, as within 24 hours, police had apprehended the man responsible - a fellow railway worker.

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When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret.

What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey’s story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn.

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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.

This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.

Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part1

Timestamps (Part 2):

[00:00] Intro

[01:18] Guest: Tony McMahon (Interview #57 - May 27, 2024)

Topic: Linking Jack the Ripper with Abraham Lincoln

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tonymcmahon

[05:47] Guest: Wendy Cee (Interview #58 - Jun 24, 2024)

Topic: How Sharon Birchwood's murder came about

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/wendycee

[08:39] Guest: Colin Sutton (Interview #59 - Jul 1, 2024)

Topic: What has changed in policing?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/colinsutton

[17:24] Guest: Kacey (Interview #60 - Jul 15, 2024)

Topic: Interviewing cult survivors

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/thecultvault

[23:20] Guest: Dean Wheeldon (Interview #61 - Aug 19, 2024)

Topic: Working on a murder case for the first time

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/deanwheeldon

[29:50] Guest: Tim Tate (Interview #62 -Sep 16, 2024)

Topic: Tim’s favourite medium

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/timtate

[33:13] Guest: Sarah Bax Hotron (Interview #63 - Oct 21, 2024)

Topic: How Sarah structured her book

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sarahbaxhorton

[38:44] Guest: Dr Vasileios Karagiannopolous (Interview #64 - Oct 28, 2024)

Topic: The most common type of cybercrime

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vasileioskaragiannopolous

[41:34] Outro

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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.

This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.

Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part2

Timestamps (Part 1):

[00:00] Intro

[01:56] Guest: Adam Lloyd (Interview #21 - Jan 8, 2024)

Topic: Can you be successful and still have a conscience?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/adamlloyd

[05:48] Guest: Ryan Ogilvie (Interview #49 - Jan 22, 2024)

Topic: Was George Murdoch's murder a tragic case of mistaken identity?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ryanogilvie

[09:07] Guest: Dr Sohom Das (Interview #50 - Feb 5, 2024)

Topic: What is the most challenging disorder to work with?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sohomdas

[11:53] Guest: Dr Richard Shepherd (Interview #51 - Feb 19, 2024)

Topic: What does a day of filming a TRUE CRIME documentary look like?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ttatm

[13:58] Guest: Kim Donovan (Interview #52 - Mar 4, 2024)

Topic: How far removed is the final edit of a book from the first draft?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/kimdonovan

[15:58] Guest: Emma Flint (Interview #53 - Mar 18, 2024)

Topic: Free Writing

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[18:44] Guest: Steve Keogh (Interview #54 - Mar 25, 2024)

Topic: Who is in the room with you when filming a TRUE CRIME documentary?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/soamd

[21:35] Guest: Lucy Wade (Interview #55 - Apr 22, 2024)

Topic: The importance of reaching out to the correct channels in domestic abuse cases

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/lucywade

[29:49] Guest: Chris Wood (Interview #56 - May 20, 2023)

Topic: Can you enjoy reading for pleasure when you write for a living?

Full Episode: britishmurders.com/chriswood

[31:51] Outro

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On June 7, 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts left home on her bicycle and never returned. Her body was discovered later that evening, sparking a murder investigation that would grip the nation.

In the years that followed, the case took an unexpected turn, leading to a controversial conviction and, decades later, a shocking reversal that left more questions than answers.

To this day, the identity of Judith’s killer remains a mystery. Some have even speculated that Peter Sutcliffe may have been involved, though her murder was never included among his known victims.

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In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end for the 17-year-old.

As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, ending with the capture of his killer in Ireland.

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In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswered questions began to emerge.

Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred.

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