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The Gleision Mine Disaster: Episode 448
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There have been many miners killed across the UK, in a series of terrible accidents in an industry that has always been known as dangerous. But when we think of coal mining disasters they tend to be in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the worst mining disaster in UK history which killed 439 men and boys working in Senghenydd, Glamorgan in 1913 as a result of a gas explosion.
The story today is from the 21st century, but is again from South Wales and once again, it destroyed many lives.
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Inside the Suzy Lamplugh Investigation: Interview With Ex-Detective Mike Barley
56:47|To mark today, the 40th anniversary of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance, last week I sat down last week to chat with former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Mike Barley.Mike was one of the first officers involved in the investigation, helping to establish the original incident room at Fulham Police Station within hours of Suzy being reported missing. He remained closely involved with the case for more than 12 years, following countless leads, investigating reported sightings, working with Suzy's family and later focusing on convicted murderer and rapist John Cannan.It's a fascinating interview where Mike shares behind-the-scenes insights into one of Britain's most enduring missing person investigations, including the remarkable story of an afternoon spent interviewing John Cannan in prison, during which Cannan briefly admitted killing Suzy before immediately withdrawing his confession.Mike and co-author Russell Barnes have recently published a new book, Suzy Lamplugh: The Inside Story of Britain's Most Notorious Missing Person Investigation, drawing on Mike’s decades of first-hand experience of the case. You can buy the book on Kindle by following the link below.I'll be back as normal on Friday for the next episode of the UK True Crime podcast, so do join me then.Buy Mike's bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX81YK1NSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime
Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years Without Answers : Episode 530
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Lost Evidence. Unanswered Questions. The Death Of Ed Cornes : Episode 1/4
28:34|Welcome to this special four-part series of the UK True Crime Podcast, where I explore the life and death of 19-year-old Ed Cornes.Ed had only just begun the next exciting chapter of his life when, in October 2021, he arrived at University College London with ambitions of becoming a barrister. But less than 48 hours later, those ambitions were cut tragically short when paramedics were called to a hotel in King's Cross, just half a mile from his university accommodation, where they found Ed dead.At the time of his death, Ed was in the company of two men in their fifties - strangers he had met only a few hours earlier.Throughout this series, I'll speak to Ed's family and friends - the people who have fought tirelessly to uncover the truth about exactly what happened to him. Together, we'll examine the events leading up to his death, the police investigation that followed, and the many questions that still remain unanswered today.If you have any information at all that can help us find out any more about what happened to Ed, please contact in the strictest confidence:1, Ed's family via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8cL06MHmq/2, The Met Police: opthrupp@met.police.uk3, Me: Adam@uktruecrime.comNext Sunday, I sit down with Ed's mum, Miriam, and his best friend, Sam, to learn more about the young man behind the headlines and the profound impact his death has had on those who loved him. I hope you'll join me for this episode.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime
Trailer : Lost Evidence. Unanswered Questions. The Death Of Ed Cornes
00:30|Welcome to this special four-part series of the UK True Crime Podcast, where I explore the life and death of 19-year-old Ed Cornes.Ed had only just begun the next exciting chapter of his life when, in October 2021, he arrived at University College London with ambitions of becoming a barrister. But less than 48 hours later, those ambitions were cut tragically short when paramedics were called to a hotel in King's Cross, just half a mile from his university accommodation, where they found Ed dead.At the time of his death, Ed was in the company of two men in their fifties - strangers he had met only a few hours earlier.Throughout this series, I'll speak to Ed's family and friends - the people who have fought tirelessly to uncover the truth about exactly what happened to him. Together, we'll examine the events leading up to his death, the police investigation that followed, and the many questions that still remain unanswered today.If you have any information at all that can help us find out any more about what happened to Ed, please contact in the strictest confidence:1, Ed's family via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8cL06MHmq/2, The Met Police: opthrupp@met.police.uk3, Me: Adam@uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime
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Murdered Weeks From Becoming A Mum : Episode 528
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The Bogus Doctor : Episode 527
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Bonus Episode : Interview With Kerry Daynes - Top Forensic Psychologist
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