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The Torso In The Tank Sep 04, 2020

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An intriguing and sad case this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, involving the tale of a macabre discovery in a North East chemical storage plant of a decade old murder at the end of the 1970's, that on the face of it, was a pretty much open and shut case.Except that a pioneering documentary series looked again at it only a few years later, and suggested with some strength - and proof - that it wasn't. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Playlist Tracks: Butthole Surfers - PepperIdles - Never Fight A Man With A PermReferences And Further Reading/Viewing:"More Rough Justice" - Peter Hill; Martin Young; Tom Sargant (1985)"The Torso in the Tank and Other Stories: True Crime from Around Tyne and Wear" - Stephen Wade (2005) https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/officer-involved-solving-one-south-tynesides-most-notorious-murders-retires-274575https://deaththelifestory.com/tag/eileenmcdougall/http://jeremybamberforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=483.0http://www.roughjusticetv.co.uk/judgement.pdfhttp://www.roughjusticetv.co.uk/clsumup.pdfhttp://forum.southshields-sanddancers.co.uk/boards/viewtopic.php?t=20332https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1G1-134775043/gruesome-find-was-a-murder-mysteryhttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19860806/008/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800126/046/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800530/111/0022https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800528/048/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800610/079/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800612/111/0009https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800531/007/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800125/163/0019https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800527/045/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800526/056/0011https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19800524/016/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19800606/146/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800607/050/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19800607/084/0004https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800606/071/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002240/19800612/103/0009?browse=truehttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19800617/063/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19810516/490/0038https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19810516/035/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19831221/064/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19831102/079/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19850424/180/0010https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19850319/087/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19850706/045/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19850425/092/0006https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000271/19860205/425/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19860701/008/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19860705/021/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000726/19860204/030/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19941206/137/0015https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19940625/015/0002https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002240/19941121/011/0003Rough Justice - "The Case of the Confused Chemicals" (1983) - via YoutubeFollow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon PageRemembering Eileen. Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Noise. Aug 19, 2020

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An almost unreal and chilling tale this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, spanning more than three decades, and concerning the exploits of a dangerous individual who took an imagined grudge to the ultimate horrific level.
Almost twice.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks:

The Futureheads - The Beginning Of The Twist
The Church - Under The Milky Way

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The Princess, And The Magnificent Seven Aug 04, 2020

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I'm thrilled to be hosting a listener penned episode from friend of the show Julia Crane this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, a look into a remarkable tale from the mid 1970's that involved a plan that rapidly went awry, a boxer named Ronnie, and none other than HRH The Princess Royal, Anne.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks:

Faithless - Evergreeen
The Hundred In The Hands - Young Aren't Young

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Monsters Of Berkshire: The Beast Of Beenham (Part 2) Jul 26, 2020

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Part 2 of this series' "Monsters Of" episode drops here on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, continuing the horrific tale of triple murder from the 1960's that we began in the previous episode, and this time around, learning how the perpetrator was brought to full justice - almost a half century later .
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving that against children, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks:

Ian Dury - Clever Trevor
Alabama 3 - Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlife

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Monsters Of Berkshire: The Beast Of Beenham (Part 1) Jul 20, 2020

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It's the "Monsters Of" episode this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and as I'm sure as the episode progresses, you'll see exactly why I have chosen the case I have for this one. A horrific tale of triple murder from the 1960's.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving that against children, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks

Ride - Seagull
Soundgarden - Outshined

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Stalker. Jul 10, 2020

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More widely recognised and legislated today in the UK is the horror that is the crime of stalking. But it hasn't always been like this - in fact, the legislation that surrounds it today had its genesis as a result of a case in the 1990's of a truly disturbing, twisted individual.
The tale of which features this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Alice In Chains - Put You Down
Spiritualized - So Long You Pretty Thing

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Evil At Ealing Vicarage Jun 25, 2020

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A horrific, landmark case from the 1980's is featured this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - researched and written by listener and author Jacqui Louise Broderick.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Spread Your Love
Doves - Carousels

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Maniac: Part 8 - Jean's Story Jun 16, 2020

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The Maniac arc comes to a close here this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, with an examination of a senseless, tragic murder from 1993 that maybe - just maybe - be another example of the horror that Robert Napper can inflict.
See what you think.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Exit Calm - When They Rise
The Walkmen - The Rat

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Various/extensive searchable online news/newspaper articles
Killers Behind Bars - Robert Napper
Crimewatch UK April 1993 (Lead Appeal)
"Still At Large Podcast" - Jean Bradley episode
Google Maps link to site of Jean's Murder

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Maniac: Part 7 - The Aftermath Jun 07, 2020

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In the penultimate episode of the Maniac arc, we learn of the far and wide effects that the ripples of Robert Napper's monstrous crimes that we've heard of through the series have had on so many.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Playlist Tracks:

New Young Pony Club - Ice Cream
Nine Black Alps - Ironside

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Various/extensive searchable online news/newspaper articles courtesy of The Guardian; The Daily Telegraph; The Times; Herald Scotland; The Standard; The Scottish Sun; The Daily Mail; The Daily Record; The Daily Mirror; BBC.

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Maniac: Part 6 - The Monstrous Crimes Of Robert Napper May 23, 2020

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This episode on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we finally meet the spectre that's overshadowed all parts of the story arc so far this series.
It's time to meet the Maniac.
This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of a graphic sexual nature, that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening.
Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fromhttps://filmmusic.io/and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Playlist Tracks:

The Enemy - Dirty Pretty Things
Dart For My Sweetheart - Archie Bronson Outfit

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