At this year's Crime Con Birmingham, we brought together an expert group of voices to examine some of the Midlands’ most notorious murder cases.This conversation explores the psychology, criminology, investigative breakthroughs, community impact, and harsh realities behind crimes that shocked the region. From the murders of two teenage girls in Narborough, Leicestershire by Colin Pitchfork — the first killer ever convicted through DNA evidence — to Phillip Austin’s murder of his wife, two children, and the family dogs in Northampton, and Tracie Andrews’ killing of her fiancé Lee Harvey in Worcestershire, followed by her infamous false road-rage story.Featuring host Hayley Rhodes alongside Dr Mohammed Rahman and Anton Sullivan, we examine how these killers lived among ordinary communities, the investigations that ultimately brought them to justice, and the lasting impact their crimes had on those left behind. Through expert discussion and analysis, this panel offers an unflinching insight into the brutal reality of serious violent crime in the Midlands.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most disturbing and infamous criminal cases.

In this episode, Fred and Hayley explore the chilling crimes of George Joseph Smith, the notorious killer behind the infamous “Brides in the Bath” murders. Targeting women through lonely hearts advertisements and whirlwind marriages, Smith insured his brides before drowning them in bathtubs staged to look like tragic accidents.

The pair examine how investigators uncovered the deadly pattern, leading to one of Britain’s most shocking murder trials and a landmark moment in forensic history.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, disturbing, and infamous criminal cases.In this episode, Fred and Hayley explore the chilling story of Graham Young, infamously known as “The Teacup Poisoner.” Obsessed with toxic substances from a young age, Young began secretly poisoning members of his own family and later his work colleagues using arsenic, antimony, and thallium. His calm and intelligent exterior masked a deeply dangerous fascination with death and experimentation.After being detained in Broadmoor Hospital as a teenager, Young was eventually released back into society, where he resumed his deadly poisoning campaign, leading to multiple victims and widespread fear. The case shocked Britain and raised serious questions about criminal rehabilitation, psychiatric assessment, and how such a dangerous individual was allowed to walk free.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, disturbing, and infamous criminal cases.In this episode, Fred and Hayley examine the chilling case of John Christie, one of Britain’s most notorious murderers. Operating in the 1940s and early 1950s, Christie carried out a series of brutal killings at his home, 10 Rillington Place. Presenting himself as a respectable former police officer, he lured victims to his home before murdering them and concealing their bodies within the cramped property.The case horrified the nation, not only for the sheer brutality of Christie’s crimes but also for the grave miscarriage of justice that followed, when his neighbour Timothy Evans was wrongly convicted and executed for murders Christie himself had committed.A deeply unsettling story; the Rillington Place murders remain one of the most infamous and troubling chapters in British criminal history.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, disturbing, and infamous criminal cases.In this episode, Fred and Hayley examine the chilling case of John Haigh, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Active in the 1940s, Haigh lured his victims with promises of business opportunities before murdering them and dissolving their bodies in acid - a series of crimes that became known as the Acid Bath Murders. His calculated methods and chilling lack of remorse horrified the nation, while his courtroom claims of drinking his victims’ blood added a further layer of macabre fascination.The case exposed both the ingenuity and brutality of Haigh’s crimes, as well as the forensic challenges investigators faced in securing a conviction without bodies. A haunting story that remains one of the darkest and most disturbing chapters in British criminal history.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, disturbing, and infamous criminal cases.

In this episode, Fred and Hayley examine the chilling story of Archibald Hall, one of Britain’s most disturbing and psychologically complex killers. Operating in the 1970s, Hall lived a double life as a trusted priest while secretly committing murder, manipulation, and deception. His crimes exposed terrifying vulnerabilities in trust, authority, and institutional oversight, allowing him to move freely through communities while hiding in plain sight.

A case defined by betrayal, identity, and darkness — and a haunting chapter in British criminal history that still shocks today..

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, disturbing, and infamous criminal cases.

In this episode, Fred and Hayley examine the chilling case of John Straffen, one of Britain’s most dangerous and overlooked serial killers. In the 1950s, Straffen murdered three young girls, committing two of the killings while on the run after escaping from Broadmoor Hospital. His crimes exposed serious failures in the justice and mental health systems, shocking the nation and raising urgent questions about public safety, institutional responsibility, and how such a dangerous man was ever allowed the opportunity to escape.

A haunting case that remains a dark chapter in British criminal history.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, controversial, and infamous criminal cases. In this episode, Fred and Hayley explore the tragic story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain. In 1955, the twenty-eight-year-old nightclub manager shot her abusive lover, racing driver David Blakely, outside a London pub. What followed was a swift trial, a nation gripped by debate, and a case that would ultimately help change attitudes toward capital punishment in the UK. The full television programme is known as 'Murder Casebook' on Underworld Uncut and 'Murders That Shocked the Nation' on Sky Crime and NOW TV.

Join Underworld Uncut Podcast host Hayley Rhodes alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook, revisiting some of the UK’s most historic, controversial, and infamous criminal cases. In this episode, Fred and Hayley examine the tragic case of Derek Bentley, one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in British legal history. In 1952, the nineteen-year-old, who had learning difficulties, became embroiled in a botched burglary alongside sixteen-year-old Christopher Craig. What followed was the fatal shooting of a police officer and a case that would shock the nation. The full television programme is known as 'Murder Casebook' on Underworld Uncut and 'Murders That Shocked the Nation' on Sky Crime and NOW TV.

Join the host of the Underworld Uncut podcast, Hayley Rhodes, alongside legendary broadcaster Fred Dinenage as they return to Fred’s Murder Casebook series — delving into some of the UK’s most historical, shocking, and infamous crimes.

In this episode, Fred and Haley examine the disturbing case of Donald Neilson, better known as The Black Panther. Once a methodical serial burglar, Neilson’s criminal career escalated into extreme violence, culminating in murder and nationwide fear. Together, they break down how his crimes evolved, the impact on his victims, and how one of Britain’s most elusive criminals was finally brought to justice.