True Crime Diary

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In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history. You can see trailers for forthcoming episodes on our YouTube page. Best Startup: 20 Best UK crime podcasts 2021. Feedspot: Top 15 Crime History Podcasts 2022. Created, edited and produced by Mark Duqueno. Art by Rue Turner. Photography by Jed Leicester. Music by Fesliyan studios www.fesliyanstudios.com www.truecrimediary.co.uk read less
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Season 3 introduction
Dec 29 2021
Season 3 introduction
In this short Season/Series introduction, we look back at why we started the podcast in the first place, we express gratitude and not a little surprise regarding our listeners, which episodes we like the most, and a little of what and who are coming up in the new Season/Series.

Episodes

The Cato Street Conspiracy
Feb 29 2024
The Cato Street Conspiracy
In this episode we discuss The Cato Street Conspiracy to overthrow the British government, civil unrest and grenades.
The Antwerp Diamond Heist
Feb 14 2024
The Antwerp Diamond Heist
In this episode we discuss the theft of $100million in diamonds from the Antwerp Diamond Centre, the conroversy of keys and the mystery of Belgian accents.
The Tottenham Outrage
Jan 29 2024
The Tottenham Outrage
In this episode we discuss the very slow pursuit of a wages snatch, too many bullets, a jousting cyclist, spilt milk and the King's Police Medal. The sound on this one is a bit hokey but like spilled milk I'm not going to cry about it.
Poor William Weare: The Radlett Murder
Jan 15 2024
Poor William Weare: The Radlett Murder
In this episode we discuss the the murder of William Weare, bare-knuckle boxing, Elstree studios, wax heads and commemorative ceramics. Due to some technical difficulties the sound is sub-optimal but discernible.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and The Theatre
Jan 1 2024
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and The Theatre
In this episode we discuss the theft of a building by William Shakespeare's troupe the Lord Chamberlain's Men, bridges and barges, and death by planet.
Piltdown Man: The Missing Link
Dec 18 2023
Piltdown Man: The Missing Link
In this episode we discuss Piltdown Man the fraudulent discovery of the missing link, Tollund Man which is a different man altogether Ötzi the ice man which is a different man also and the great peat/mud debate.
Frank Sinatra Jnr: Strangers in the Night
Dec 4 2023
Frank Sinatra Jnr: Strangers in the Night
In this episode we discuss the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jnr, a briefcase full of money, a pocketful of dimes, and there are all too many ring-a-ding-dings.
The Heathrow Bullion Heist
Nov 20 2023
The Heathrow Bullion Heist
In this episode we discuss the theft of gold bullion from the Brinks-Mat warehouse at London's Heathrow Airport, the M25 Killer, that bloke Jed met once and everyone has a story about a film set.
Lucky Lucan: The Vanishing Peer
Nov 9 2023
Lucky Lucan: The Vanishing Peer
In this episode we discuss the murder of Sandra Rivett, the lifestyle of the rich and famous, moustaches and glasses and an international manhunt.
Pretty Boy Floyd: The Robin Hood of the Cookson Hills
Oct 26 2023
Pretty Boy Floyd: The Robin Hood of the Cookson Hills
In this episode we discuss bank robber Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd, the Kansas City Massacre, chocolate treats, Sylvanian families, and naughty BOIs.
The Dalton Gang: The Coffeyville Conundrum
Oct 8 2023
The Dalton Gang: The Coffeyville Conundrum
In this episode we discuss the Wild West's notorious bank robbers The Dalton Gang, when two is too many and Randolph Scott.
Van Gogh a Go-Go
Sep 24 2023
Van Gogh a Go-Go
In this episode we discuss the theft of two Van Gogh painting from the Museum Van Gogh in Amsterdam, abominable pronunciation, the predictable habits of thieves, why you can't trust what a priceless thing is worth, and Rue gets excited about paint.
The Hossein Brothers and Muriel McKay
Sep 10 2023
The Hossein Brothers and Muriel McKay
In this episode we discuss Arthur and Nizamodeen Hossein and their ill-devised kidnap plan, mistaken identities and mistaken newspaper headlines.
Sweet Fanny Adams
Aug 27 2023
Sweet Fanny Adams
In this episode we discuss the brutal 19th Century murder of 8-year-old Fanny Adams, when meandering becomes frolicking, the etymology of "that phrase" and 'Ye' isn't a word.
Marcel Petiot: Doctor Satan
May 25 2023
Marcel Petiot: Doctor Satan
In this episode we discuss French serial killer Marcel Petiot, kleptomania, a lovely gift basket of drugs, a lovely 2400 francs, lovely cyanide and my pearls!
The Great Gold Train Robbery
May 9 2023
The Great Gold Train Robbery
In this episode we discuss the Great Gold Train Robbery, monocles, the security of keys, the simplicity of shot, the comparative size of gold in Vienetta ice cream and the comparative weight of gold in parts of Rue.
Mutiny on the Bounty: A Taste of Paradise
Apr 27 2023
Mutiny on the Bounty: A Taste of Paradise
In this episode we discuss the mutiny on HMAV Bounty, choice chocolates, bothersome breadfruit, coconut fatalities, lazy young people and both the voyage and the episode are too long.
Durable Michael Malloy Vs. the Murder Trust
Feb 27 2023
Durable Michael Malloy Vs. the Murder Trust
In this episode we discuss Iron Mike Malloy the Rasputin of the Bronx, setting a goal and failing to achieve it, the heads and the tails, and not one but two musicals.
Stealing The Scream
Feb 14 2023
Stealing The Scream
In this episode we discuss not one, but two times a painting of Edvard Munch's The Scream has been stolen from a Norwegian Museum, really really expensive art, blood and egg, van dampness and Rue isn't impressed.
Ronald Ryan: The Pentridge Prison shooting
Jan 30 2023
Ronald Ryan: The Pentridge Prison shooting
In this episode we discuss Ronald Ryan, the last man hanged in Australia, an audacious prison escape, the murder of a prison warder, and an obvious and egregious conspiracy (without bias).