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Monsters Of Merseyside: The "Circuit Not Properly Wired" Nov 29, 2019

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Meet the second Monster - originally intended for the previous episode - this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to the Wirral area of Spital, for a true tale of arrogance, greed - and pure horror.
The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely 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/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Bulls On Parade - Rage Against The Machine
In The Crossfire - Starsailor

References/Further Reading

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wirral-pensioner-alice-ryes-killer-3375041
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/suspect-told-detectives-horrific-murder-details-1104557.html
https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/local-news/killer-who-tried-blame-ellesmere-5193295
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/7432078.cruel-lunatic-tracked-victim-using-electoral-roll/
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/jul/06/davidward
https://www.dreamindemon.com/community/threads/alice-rye-murder.78176/
https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/5302918.mutilated-in-her-own-home/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/396213.stm
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ (Various)
"When The Dogs Don't Bark: A Forensic Scientist's Search For The Truth" - Angela Gallop (pp 245 - 247)

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Remembering Alice Rye

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Monsters Of Merseyside: Evil At Eastham Rake Nov 21, 2019

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In Part 1 of what was originally intended as a single episode, we are in the UK area of Merseyside and back in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where you'll meet the first Monster, the perpatrator of a truly despicable, heartbreaking crime.
And two names that I hope you will never forget.
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/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Ballad Of Bodmin Pill - New Model Army
She Gets Passed Around At Parties - Future Of the Left

References/Further Reading

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Remembering Paul Barker, and Robbie Gee.

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The Feathers, And The Golden Flute Nov 14, 2019

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The intriguing episode title leads to a quite bizarre case this week - and a definite first for The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as once again I host a listener written episode that covers a unique, fascinating case from 2009, concerning one of the most bizarre heists ever.
With massive thanks to author Julia Crane.
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/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Black Whistler - Kasabian
Are You Blue, Or Are You Blind? - The Bluetones

References/Further Reading

Bowden-Smith, R. (1851) Fly-Fishing in Salt and Fresh Water.
Rothschild, M., (2008) Walter Rothschild: The Man, the Museum and the Menagerie. Natural History Museum London.
Johnson. K.W., (2018) The Feather Heist. Penguin Books.
https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/04/the-most-bizarre-museum-heist-ever/
https://www.theawl.com/2016/04/a-natural-history-of-walter-rothschild/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_History_Museum_at_Tring
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Rothschild,_1st_Baron_Rothschild
https://www.outsideonline.com/2299821/ornithologist-reads-feather-thief
This American Life
http://ronnlucassr.com/fly-gallaries/edwin-anton-rist/
http://www.drakemag.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=24862
https://www.autism.org.uk/asperger
http://mentalfloss.com/article/89577/eccentric-life-lord-walter-rothschild-and-blackmail-behind-one-worlds-biggest-bird
https://family.rothschildarchive.org/people/102-lionel-walter-walter-rothschild-1868-1937
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1481852/Dame-Miriam-Rothschild.html
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rothschild-dame-miriam
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2005/jan/22/guardianobituaries.obituaries
https://www.amazon.co.uk/miriam-rothschild-Books/s?k=miriam+rothschild&rh=n%3A266239
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tring
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-16590484

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The Timebomb Nov 06, 2019

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A case that is one of the most Gothic of horrors is featured on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we look at the case of an individual, a psychotic killer in the grip of mental illness, who although caught for his crime, managed to hoodwink authorities into enabling him to kill again.
And, unbelieveably, again.
The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting. There is also the use of a racial slur, placed in as it is an integral part of the episode narrative - 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/)
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Playlist Tracks:

Terra Firma - The Young Knives
Keep What Ya Got - Ian Brown

References/Further Reading

Reports

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Remembering Nisha, Brian, and their families.

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Soldiers, Snow - And Slaughter Oct 28, 2019

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Most members of the British Armed Forces pride themselves on their fighting spirit, their teamwork and devotion to duty, but overall, they pride themselves on comradeship.
But not all of them.
This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast brings a tale of an individual whose greed and indifference to life resulted in unbelieveable carnage - leaving three families devastated - for absolutely nothing.
The 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: "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:

Cheat On Me - The Cribs
Come And Die - Therapy? And Fatal

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Remembering David, Terence, John, and all the families affected.

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The South Wales Slayer: Possibles Oct 14, 2019

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The South Wales Slayer arc comes to a close this week on The True Crime Enthusiast, with a look at several other unsolved murders and suspect deaths, that following his convictions and whole life tariff in 2011, John William Cooper has long since been considered a person of interest in.
See what you guys think.
The 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: "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:

End Title (The Taking Of Pelham 123) - David Shire
Meditations On Loss - The Tall Ships

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References/Further Reading/Listening:

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Remembering Huw, Griff, Patti, Florence, Harry, and Megan

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Bonus Episode - The Wife In The Wicker Basket Sep 25, 2019

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As a big thank you to all from TTCE for helping the show reach birthday number 2, here is the Patreon episode of the show as voted for by you guys. You all rule, and massive thanks going out here from myself - the show doesn't exist without each and every one of you, simple as.
Much love. Paul.

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The South Wales Slayer: Bullseye. Sep 23, 2019

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The tale of the South Wales Slayer arc comes full circle with part 4 of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where in the South Wales area of Pembrokeshire, over past weeks we've already looked at some serious and horrific crimes over a period of many years. We've heard how police had reviewed them under Operation Ottawa, and identified a powerful suspect - one already responsible for a prolific series of crimes - but could they find evidence tying him to the Ottawa offences?
Well, let's go find out.
The 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: "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:

Joker And The Thief - Wolfmother
The Light Pours Out Of Me - Magazine

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References/Further Reading/Listening/Viewing

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/jailed-life-after-four-were-1836228
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John Cooper (serial killer)
http://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/John-William-Cooper-6890-1.law
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10680450.How a brutal killer was brought to book/

Documentaries:

Podcast Episodes:

They Walk Among Us - https://play.acast.com/s/theywalkamongus/f5249153-576e-4505-98d4-cd8a75584d28
UK True Crime - https://audioboom.com/posts/6138926-the-gameshow-murderer-episode-37

Further Reading:

"The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching The Bullseye Killer" - Steve Wilkins with Jonathan Hill https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pembrokeshire-Murders-Catching-Bullseye-Killer-ebook/dp/B00EBO1YXI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3Z3X6HCHJYUL&keywords=the+pembrokeshire+murders+catching+the+bullseye+killer&qid=1569140607&sprefix=the+pembrokeshire%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1
"When The Dogs Don't Bark" - Professor Angela Gallop https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Dogs-Dont-Bark-Scientists/dp/1473678838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ONGPCY77APCB&keywords=when+the+dogs+don%27t+bark&qid=1569140685&sprefix=when+the+dogs%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1
"Crimewatch UK" - Nick Ross and Sue Cook https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crimewatch-U-K-Nick-Ross/dp/0340405414/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crimewatch+uk&qid=1569140723&sr=8-1
"Real Life Crimes" Issue 25 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bianchi-Buono-Hillside-Stranglers-Contains/dp/B0016ZOILK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=peter+and+gwenda+dixon&qid=1569140816&sr=8-1

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Remembering Richard, Helen, Peter, Gwenda, five youths, and their collective families.

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The South Wales Slayer: Huntsman And Ottawa. Sep 17, 2019

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Once again, this week we are down in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales for the third part of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where a suspect, already responsible for a prolific series of crimes, is identified in the cases we have looked at in past weeks - and another...
The 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: "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:

Twenty Four Hours - Joy Division
Old Poisons - Mogwai

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Remembering Richard, Helen, Peter, Gwenda, the five and their families.

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The South Wales Slayer: The Recluses, And The Ramblers (Part 2) Sep 10, 2019

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Continuing this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week - where for the second time, in a short space of time and distance in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales, detectives found themselves faced with a horrific double murder...
The 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: "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:

Black Blood - The Pearl Hearts
Stir It Up - The Charlatans

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Remembering Peter and Gwenda Dixon and their family.

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