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True Criminals

True Criminals

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True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations.


Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system.


True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global, led by a BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes and currently nominated for Outstanding Independent Podcast at the True Crime Awards 2025.


For questions and listener feedback, contact us at contact@audiobleachglobal.com


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Instagram: @true.criminals

YouTube: @True-Criminals

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Connect with the hosts


Martin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbrunt

Read his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter – Buy on Amazon


Helen Fospero on Instagram: @helenfospero

Listen to her podcast The Convex Conversation: Apple Podcasts


Credits

Produced by: Audio Bleach Global

Executive Producer: Lee Mann

Producer: Russell Barnes

Audio Production: Andrew Chappell

Original Music: Chap Mannequin

Artwork: Bleached


Learn more: audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals

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Episodes
  • The Night Stalker: Part 1

    The Night Stalker: Part 1
    Jun 17 2025
    Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as we unravel the chilling true story of Richard Ramirez — the man who would become known as "The Night Stalker." In this gripping first part of our two-episode special, we examine the wave of violence that swept across California, leaving fear and chaos in its wake.From quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods to the bustling streets of San Francisco, Ramirez’s crimes shocked the nation. His attacks were brutal, random, and terrifying — his victims ranged from 6 to 83 years old. Armed with guns, knives, and even a tire iron, he murdered, raped, and tortured without warning. Satanic symbols, chilling messages, and gruesome mutilations became his trademarks, deepening the public’s horror and fascination.In this episode, we explore:A Pattern of Chaos – Ramirez’s varied methods and diverse victim profiles confounded investigators, who initially believed multiple killers might be involved.Statewide Panic – California, already shaken by serial killers like the Golden State Killer and Ted Bundy, was now consumed by fear amid the growing Satanic Panic of the 1980s.The Relentless Hunt – Detectives like Gil Carrillo and Frank Salerno pushed past skepticism and setbacks, using a shoe print, stolen car, and eventually a fingerprint to close in on their suspect.The Public Strikes Back – On August 31, 1985, citizens recognized Ramirez and chased him down, beating and holding him until police arrived, ending one of the most terrifying killing sprees in American history.This episode dives deep into the brutality and chaos Ramirez left behind. In Part 2, we’ll examine his trial, public obsession, and the disturbing psychology of a killer.............................True Criminals – Winner of the 2025 True Crime Award for Outstanding Independent PodcastShare Your Thoughts and Questions:Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you!Follow Us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsSupport Us:If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesResearcher: Becca StintonAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: BleachedHere is the link to the Acast survey. Once again, no personal data is collected, and it only takes about five minutes to complete. By filling it out, you'll help us better understand who’s listening and allow us to connect with the right sponsors—so any ads you hear are relevant and respectful of your time.Survey Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    29 mins
  • Wrongly Accused: The Joanna Yeates Murder

    Wrongly Accused: The Joanna Yeates Murder
    Jun 10 2025

    In this gripping episode of True Criminals, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero revisit one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases in recent British history — the 2010 killing of Joanna Yeates, a 25-year-old landscape architect whose disappearance just before Christmas shocked the nation.


    Join Martin, who covered the case live for Sky News, as he recounts the intense missing persons search, the tragic discovery of Joanna’s body on Christmas Day, and the high-pressure investigation that followed.


    The episode explores how police initially focused on Joanna’s boyfriend, Greg Reardon, before wrongly arresting her eccentric landlord, Christopher Jefferies — a man vilified by the press before being entirely exonerated. Martin and Helen examine how trial by media distorted the investigation and led to a landmark moment in UK media law, resulting in substantial damages and a national conversation about press ethics and journalistic responsibility.


    Listeners will also uncover how detectives eventually exposed the shocking truth: the real killer, Vincent Tabak, a Dutch engineer living next door. The hosts break down the forensic breakthroughs, disturbing online searches, and Tabak’s abrupt change of plea that shocked the courtroom.


    This is a powerful story of misjudgment, media misconduct, and a community shaken by tragedy — a must-listen for fans of true crime, wrongful accusation cases, and criminal justice reporting.


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    True Criminals – Winner of the 2025 True Crime Award for Outstanding Independent Podcast


    Share Your Thoughts and Questions:

    Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you!


    Follow Us:

    Instagram: @true.criminals

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals


    Support Us:

    If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content:

    https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals


    Connect with Martin Brunt:

    Twitter: @skymartinbrunt

    Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.

    Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY


    Connect with Helen Fospero:

    Instagram: @helenfospero

    Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:

    Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575


    Credits:


    True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.

    Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.


    Executive Producer: Lee Mann

    Producer: Russell Barnes

    Audio Production: Andrew Chappell

    Music Composition: Chap Mannequin

    Artwork: Bleached

    Here is the link to the Acast survey. Once again, no personal data is collected, and it only takes about five minutes to complete. By filling it out, you'll help us better understand who’s listening and allow us to connect with the right sponsors—so any ads you hear are relevant and respectful of your time.


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    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    40 mins
  • Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 2

    Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 2
    Jun 3 2025

    In Part 2 of Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story, True Criminals returns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice.


    After serving 38 years in prison for the 1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall, Peter Sullivan has been officially exonerated, following a groundbreaking Y-STR DNA test that proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned.


    Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and investigative journalist Helen Fospero speak exclusively to Sullivan’s solicitor, Sarah Myatt, who explains how this advanced forensic evidence changed the course of the case. The episode examines the impact of Parole Board protocols that delayed Sullivan’s release, and the moment he learned he was finally free.


    Now out of prison, Sullivan begins the difficult process of rebuilding his life in a world transformed over four decades. With his name cleared, the question remains: Who really killed Diane Sindall? The episode looks ahead to the ongoing cold case investigation, and whether the real killer has been free all along.


    Subscribe to True Criminals for powerful reporting, legal insight, and real-life stories of wrongful convictions, cold cases, and the UK criminal justice system.


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    Share Your Thoughts and Questions:

    Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you!


    Follow Us:

    Instagram: @true.criminals

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals


    Support Us:

    If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content:

    https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals


    Connect with Martin Brunt:

    Twitter: @skymartinbrunt

    Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.

    Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY


    Connect with Helen Fospero:

    Instagram: @helenfospero

    Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:

    Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575


    Credits:


    True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.

    Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.


    Executive Producer: Lee Mann

    Producer: Russell Barnes

    Audio Production: Andrew Chappell

    Music Composition: Chap Mannequin

    Artwork: Bleached

    Here is the link to the Acast survey. Once again, no personal data is collected, and it only takes about five minutes to complete. By filling it out, you'll help us better understand who’s listening and allow us to connect with the right sponsors—so any ads you hear are relevant and respectful of your time.


    Survey Link

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    31 mins
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Packed with lots of detail, Martin and Helen don’t just know their stuff, they’ve been on the cases they discuss

Now this is how you make a true crime podcast

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