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CoronaBonus2 - The Tinkersdale Woods Murder Mar 24, 2020

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Another 40 or so minutes as a bit of a bonus for you guys self-isolating out there - it was only the 3rd Patreon episode of the show, and is a case of brutal and callous murder, from the early 90's, from my home area.

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CoronaBonus - The Enigma Of Enfield Lodge Mar 20, 2020

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For all of you guys who are self isolating in current times, there is an extra Bonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast out this week - here's hoping it passes at least a bit of time for you.
Stay safe guys, chin up.
Paul

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The War That Comes Home Mar 19, 2020

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In a change to the scheduled episode because of current events, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast I have reached back into the archives of the Patreon episodes to bring you a brutal and sad tale that took place in the city of Newcastle in 2006. It deals with the horrors of war - and how for some people, they bring those horrors home with them - with horrific, tragic results.
The episode this week 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/)
Show Sponsor: "A Conspiracy Of Bones" - Kathy Reichs - Simon And Schuster
Playlist Tracks:

Popstar Researching Oblivion - Flotation Toy Warning
My Arrow's Aim - Rocket From The Crypt

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Remembering Josie, Peter, Keith and Glen

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Horror At The Teddy Bears Picnic Mar 09, 2020

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I'm pleased to have handed over writing duties to friend of the show Julia Crane for a tale of horror and heroism combined this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to a school in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The title of the episode will become self-explanatory, but if it's a case you don't already know or remember - i'm sure that it's one you won't forget in a hurry. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving 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/)Show Sponsor: "A Conspiracy Of Bones" - Kathy Reichs - Simon And Schuster PublishingExpressVPNPlaylist Tracks:People's Faces - Kate TempestBells & Circles - Underworld & Iggy PopReferences/Further Reading:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y2-rZg7Bcshttps://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/video/wolverhampton-nursery-machete-attack-compensation-for-news-footage/815654286https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/video/wolverhampton-nursery-machete-attack-compensation-for-news-footage/815654314https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/07/08/watch-how-heroine-lisa-potts-saved-my-life/http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/8/newsid_2496000/2496685.stmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-36670689https://apnews.com/4eb1390d3ae2a57d57ffa74e68facceahttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-20917/Brave-nursery-nurse-awarded-49-000.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/madman-at-a-teddy-bears-picnic-1327865.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/man-arrested-over-school-machete-attack-1328052.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/machete-man-sent-to-secure-mental-hospital-1271603.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-174955/Machete-attack-children-win-20-000.htmlhttps://www.itv.com/news/2016-07-05/nursery-teacher-explains-why-she-forgives-machete-attacker-20-years-on/https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/qa-lisa-pottshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/the-kids-called-me-nigger-i-wanted-to-hurt-them-i-didnt-feel-sorry-1313271.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/machete-man-sent-to-secure-mental-hospital-1271603.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/Lisa%27s+fear+for+machete+kids.-a061008787https://www.thefreelibrary.com/I+CAN'T+COPE+WITH+LOVE%3B+Machete+heroine+Lisa+Potts+reveals+why...-a060673736https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=BTetDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT137&lpg=PT137&dq=denise+bennett+head+teacher&source=bl&ots=q5ujhap9cZ&sig=ACfU3U0nfGgWFPxMIzJcNdpZQy8bVbZXng&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjC8bmI2tbmAhVHSsAKHWzNCBwQ6AEwDHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=denise%20bennett%20head%20teacher&f=falsehttps://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/04/06/wolverhampton-nursery-heroine-who-protected-children-from-machete-attack-celebrates-third-graduation/https://www.nursingtimes.net/roles/childrens-nurses/bravery-award-winner-qualifies-as-nurse-26-09-2013/http://bathchristianfestival.co.uk/2015/lisapotts.htmlhttp://b2a.org.uk/message-from-lisa/4593346014https://www.stlukesprimary.co.ukhttps://www.performingartistes.co.uk/artistes/lisa-pottshttps://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/19163/lisa-potts-compensation-awardhttps://www.lighthouseagency.co.uk/6681/Lisa-Pottshttps://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1611528/machete-attack-heroine-says-biggest-thing-was-forgiving-what-he-did-to-the-childrenhttp://www.parliamentspeakers.com/Speaker/Lisa+Pottshttps://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/people/lisa-potts-heroine-saved-young-charges-machete-wielding-attacker-20-years-536841https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1322140/Victim-payouts-to-double-after-Lisa-Potts-row.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_attacks_related_to_primary_schoolshttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/478003/NaCTSO_Guidance_Note_1_-_2015_-_Dynamic_Lockdown_v1_0.pdfFollow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon PageRemembering the children, their families, and the staff at St Luke's. 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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The Puppet Feb 29, 2020

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Back to the UK area of Norfolk in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for an unreal tale of a savage killing committed by a brutal murderer? Bloodlust? Jealousy?
Or were they acting simply, as someone else's puppet?
The episode this week 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/)
Playlist Tracks:

Marks To Prove It - The Maccabees
Keep The Circle Around - Inspiral Carpets

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Remembering Rachel

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Return To Carstairs Feb 19, 2020

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We are once again back in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and back to The State Hospital - Carstairs - for a couple more tales of some of it's past patients.
And the horrific acts that put them there.
The episode this week 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:

Clutching Insignificance - Tim Burgess
Biscuits For Smut - Helmet

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Remembering Frederick, and Angela

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The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 2) Feb 09, 2020

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The concluding part of the Series 5 opener of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast heads back up to Scotland, where we continue our opening tale concerning the actions of a very disturbed, very nasty individual indeed. Trias, aftermath - and precursor.
The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. The episode also contains references to homophobic/racist beliefs and ideologies, and the use of a racial slur.
TTCEP would like to make it clear that in no way are these views shared by the show.
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/)
Show Sponsors: Beer 52
Playlist Tracks:

Reflector - Arcade Fire
Pulse Of The Maggots - Slipknot

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Remembering Philomena (Phyllis) Dunleavy

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The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 1) Feb 09, 2020

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Series 5 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast begins with an opening tale of tragedy from 2013, and the actions of a very disturbed individual indeed.
The episode this week 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/)
Show Sponsors: Beer 52
Playlist Tracks:

Space Truckin' - Deep Purple
Ocean Pie - Shed Seven

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Remembering Philomena (Phyllis) Dunleavy

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The Punk, And The Predator Dec 24, 2019

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The 4th series finale episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast drops this Christmas Eve, with a fairly recent tale that will surely break hearts, and prove that evil really is always lurking right around the corner - it doesn't take a festive holiday.
The episode this week 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: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks:

Mcflurry - Sleaford Mods
Bloodhounds On My Tail - The Black Angels

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Remembering Cathy, Juliana (Julie), their families, friends and loved ones.

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Listeners Go Forth! Dec 13, 2019

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I'm pleased to bring you guys this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast the series traditional Listener written episode, by now the fourth instalment, and containing a trilogy of cases that was sent to me by show listeners Rachel, and Ian Corbishley - who I pass my utmost thanks on to for their submissions.
Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Playlist Tracks:

Away/Towards - Hookworms
All Sparks - Editors

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Remembering Sean, Eloise, Ian, and Mary.

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