The Man Who Stole Identities : Episode 508

The Man Who Stole Identities : Episode 508

A crime with no victims, just the faceless banks. Or is that ever really the case? Elliot Castro was one of the most prolific fraudsters in the UK, starting from a very early age where he stole identities and credit card details to fund a life of luxury across the world. From five-star hotels to designer shopping sprees, Castro lived under countless false identities while staying one step ahead of authorities for years. But behind the glamour was a deeply compulsive double life built on deception, manipulation and fraud. In this episode, I look at how Elliot Castro became one of the UK’s most notorious conmen - and how his extraordinary criminal career finally came crashing down. I release episodes every Tuesday and Friday, so please join me on Friday for the next episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course [https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course] Watch my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos] Get All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletter https://uktruecrime.com [https://uktruecrime.com/] Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

He Woke & Decided That Today He Would Kill : Episode 506

Kevin Weaver was in his early twenties but he wasn't enjoying life at all. He had been suffering from depression for a long time, drinking heavily and he missed his finance - despite being split for two years he couldn't accept it was really over. Then one morning, he woke up and decided that this was the day he was going to kill... I release episodes every Tuesday and Friday, so please join me on Friday for the next episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course [https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course] Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos] Find Our More About The UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com [https://uktruecrime.com/] Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Pub Argument in Luton : Episode 505

What began as a celebration ended in devastating violence. Pat Howard and Adam Fanelli were killed after a baby shower in Houghton Regis spilled out onto the street, where a confrontation escalated rapidly into a brutal and sustained attack. In front of multiple witnesses, the violence intensified - culminating in the use of both a vehicle and a knife. Along with Adam Fanelli, who was trying to defuse the situation, Pat suffered fatal injuries in a case which shocked the community. Investigators reconstructed the events through CCTV, witness accounts, and forensic evidence, revealing a deliberate and relentless assault. In this podcast I look at events leading up to the two murders, the police investigation and how those responsible were brought to justice. The events of that night remain a stark reminder of how quickly a minor argument can spiral out of control into shocking violence. Join me for the next episode of the twice weekly UK True Crime Podcast on Tuesday. Bedfordshire Violence & Explanation Prevention Partnership https://bedsvepp.org/ [https://bedsvepp.org/] Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos] Find Our More About UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com [https://uktruecrime.com/] Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Murder On The Morning Commute : Epiosde 504

David Black, a 52-year-old Northern Ireland prison officer, was shot dead in a targeted motorway ambush whilst driving to work at Maghaberry Prison. Gunmen pulled alongside his car and opened fire in the the first murder of a prison officer in over two decades. So just who killed David? And why? Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course [https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course] Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos] Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp [https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp] Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com [https://uktruecrime.com/] Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Murder At The Birthday Party: Episode 503

50-year-old Robert Powell was brutally murdered outside a party in Essex in what investigators believed was a planned, targeted hit - carried out in front of his two sons. A truly shocking and deeply distressing crime. Thanks to determined and meticulous police work, the main suspect, Nana Oppong (pictured), was tracked down after fleeing the UK immediately after the killing. He travelled to Spain, before attempting to cross into Morocco hidden in the back of a lorry, using a fake Maltese passport. He was intercepted at Tangier Port and returned to the UK to face justice. Oppong later stood trial for Powell’s murder - but his courtroom history added a dramatic twist. On three previous occasions, he had faced murder charges…and been acquitted every time. Would this be the fourth? I release episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next episode on Tuesday. Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course [https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course] Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos] Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp [https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp] Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com [https://uktruecrime.com/] Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.