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Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast - "One of the TOP FIVE TRUE CRIME PODCASTS" by The Telegraph

20/8/2019

It's nice to get a lovely write up about Murder Mile UK True Crime podcast in the mainstream press, and this one recently appeared in The Telegraph, so I wanted to share it with you. It lists Murder Mile (a small independent podcast, handmade for no money) as "one of the five best true-crime podcasts" along-side biggies like They Walk Among Us, Criminal, Redhanded and Real Crime Profile.

if you can't open the link, here's the text: "In a brilliantly clever idea, this podcast taps into the popularity of crime-themed walking tours by taking the listener on an audio guided tour of one square mile of London, where more than 300 mysterious deaths have occurred. Some cases are notorious, others less so, but host Michael J Buchanan-Dunne – who runs his own highly rated walking tour of Soho – ensures that they’re all totally gripping. Each weekly episode features eyewitness testimony, vivid descriptions and authentic sounds recorded from the location itself".

Thanks for the lovely write-up The Telegraph.
Mx

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Best True-Crime Podcasts of 2019 - Case Remains (Q&A)

18/8/2019

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Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hello! You're probably here as you're eager to seek out a new true-crime podcast to get your blood-soaked teeth into, well gnash your choppers no longer, as on this week's Murder Mile blog, I interview Beth from the missing persons and unsolved mysteries podcast - Case Remains.

Case Remains host Beth Colman

Their Details:

Podcast: Case Remains
Genre: Unsolved mysteries & missing persons
Duration: Fortnightly, 20-30 mins ave
Tag-line: Case Remains is a true crime podcast dedicated to missing persons and unsolved mysteries

Useful links to Case Remains:

Michael's thoughts: Case Remains is an absolute must for those of you who (like myself) are always looking for a true-crime /missing persons podcast which treats its subjects with the sensitivity, respect and humanity they deserve, and that's what Beth delivers with Case Remains. Each episode is well written and well-researched, but what Beth expertly does is to introduce each victim to us as a real human being; a three-dimensional person with hopes, dreams, flaws and failures so that we understand the details of their life before we learn about their death or the mystery of their disappearance - a skill that many true-crime podcasts fail to. If you love hearing new cases for the very first time, I strongly recommend you check out Case Remains.

Q & A with Beth from Case Remains

How did you get into true-crime podcasting? When I graduated back in 2014 I decided to start a blog so I would have somewhere to keep up my writing while I worked at a customer service job that I really didn’t want to be doing. Having started and discarded many before, I thought it would be best to start one about a topic I was really passionate about, so I started one about true crime. I’ve been writing about true crime ever since, first on Tumblr, then on my own website. I’d thought about starting a podcast for a while and finally in 2018 I thought why not just go for it? And so the Case Remains podcast was born!
What podcast (true-crime or not) first inspired you? Like many people, it’s got to be Serial. I’m not sure I had ever even really heard about podcasts before when a friend from work recommended I listen to it. I got home and ended up bingeing the entire thing in one weekend, I was absolutely hooked. It really opened my eyes to a new way of storytelling and was just so well done.
What was your first episode and why was it an important story to tell? My first episode was about the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence in 2009. I’m not really sure why, but the case had stuck with me ever since it happened - perhaps because there is so little evidence. A lot of the reporting at the time of her disappearance was completely unfair and delved into victim-blaming territory, so I felt that it was important to tell her story in a non-judgemental way.
What have you learned about yourself whilst making your podcast? I’ve learned that my voice isn’t quite as awful as I thought it was! My voice was one of the main things holding me back from making a podcast, and I’ve been blown away by the number of comments I get from people saying how calming they find it. It just goes to show that you shouldn’t let your doubts stop you from doing things you really want to do.
Have you ever been contacted by the victim/killer’s family and why? I have been contacted a couple of times by friends and family members of some of the people I have covered. I always get nervous when I see them in my inbox because the last thing I would want to do would be to upset someone whose loved one is missing or has been murdered. Luckily they have all been very supportive so far, mostly emailing to say thank you for covering the case. It’s a good reminder that every person that is discussed on a podcast is exactly that - a real person with family and friends who love and miss them. I think it’s important to always bear that in mind.
Which case do you feel is over-exposed / under-exposed and why? Unfortunately there are thousands of cases out there that don’t get the attention they deserve or even make it to mainstream media. I try my best to cover cases that aren’t as well known, but of course the problem you get with that is there often isn’t that much information to work with.
Do you have a message for your loyal listeners? I could say thank you a million times and it wouldn’t be enough! Without the people who tune in every episode I’m honestly not sure I would still be making the show.

A big thank you to Beth for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out her podcast. To explore this fine missing persons podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 5o deaths, over just a one mile walk

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Murder Mile UK True-Crime #69: The Abominable Mr & Mrs Cox

14/8/2019

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Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

46 Calthorpe Street

Welcome to the Murder Mile true-crime podcast and audio guided walk of London's most infamous and often forgotten murder cases, set within one square mile of the West End.

A weekly true-crime podcast - EVERY THURSDAY
300+ infamous, untold or often forgotten true murders
Based on Soho's FIVE STAR rated Murder Mile Walks
Research collected from original and first-hand sources
Authentic sounds recorded from the location itself
An audio guided walk from the comfort of your home

To accompany your audio guided walk, what follows is a series of photos, videos and maps, so that no matter where you are listening to this podcast, you'll feel like you're actually there.

Here is a photo of 46 Calthorpe Street, WC2 today, the first floor flat is where Frederick Cox murdered Elizabeth Wakefield.

EPISODE SIXTY-NINE
On Friday 26th December 1947, Elizabeth Wakefield; an elderly widow who was desperate to remarry for fear of being left on the shelf, moved into the first floor flat at 46 Calthorpe Street with an angry drunken maniac called Frederick Cox who had been convicted of the attempted murder of his entire family. But who was worse – the widow or her killer?

Date: Friday 26th December 1947
Location: First floor flat, 46 Calthorpe Street, WC1
Victims: 1 (Elizabeth Henrietta Wakefield)
Culprit: Frederick John Cox

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THE LOCATION
As many photos of the case are copyright protected by greedy news organisations (and I don't want to be billed £300 for copyright infringement again), to view them, take a peek at my entirely legal social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

I've added the location of 46 Calthorpe Street, WC1 where Frederick John Cox murdered Elizabeth Henrietta Wakefield. It is marked with a red !. It's up by the words 'St Andrew's Gardens'. To use the map, simply click it. If you want to see the other murder maps, such as Soho and Paddington, you access them by clicking here

For your enjoyment, here's a short video showing you 46 Calthorpe Street where Elizabeth Wakefield was murdered.

This video is only one minute long and is a link to youtube, so it won't eat up your data.

I've also posted some photos to aid your "enjoyment" of the episode. These photos were taken by myself (copyright Murder Mile) or granted under Government License 3.0, where applicable.

On the left is the top half of Calthorpe Street today (with no 46 in the distance) and on the right is The Yorkshire Grey public house where Elizabeth loved to booze. It looks as it did in 1947.

Credits: The Murder Mile true-crime podcast was researched, written and recorded by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne, with the sounds recorded on location (where possible), and the music written and performed by Erik Stein & Jon Boux of Cult With No Name. Additional music was written and performed as used under the Creative Common Agreement 4.0.

The music featured in this episode include:

Man in a Bag by Cult With No Name (opening and interstitials)
Winsome Lose Some by Cult With No Name (credits)
Piano Piece 2 by Cult With No Name
Everyone’s The Butt of the Joke by Cult With No Name
Inner Mental Cage by Controlled Insanity
Delirium by Kai Engel
Serenity by Parvus Decree
Modum by Kai Engel
Western Shores by Phillip Weigl
What Does Anyone Know About Anything by Chris Zabriskie
Plague by Kai Engel

SOUNDS:
Aerosol Spray - https://freesound.org/people/WeeJee_vdH/sounds/267709/
Rusty Bike – https://freesound.org/people/debsound/sounds/431472/
Underwater - https://freesound.org/people/Abolla/sounds/213914/
Submarine Klaxon - https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/203562/

SOURCE: The murder of Elizabeth Henrietta Wakefield by Frederick John Cox at Calthorpe Street, WC1 - http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1258327

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Best True-Crime Podcasts of 2019 - The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast (Q&A)

11/8/2019

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Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hello! Well, fans of true-crime podcasts, you are in for a treat. As you know, each week I upload a new and fascinating Q&A interview with a true-crime podcaster, to introduce you to their show and give you an insight into who they are as a person. This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Paul from awesome The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast.

Their Details:

Podcast: The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast
Genre: UK true-crime
Duration: Weekly, 1hr+ average
Tag-line: Obscure and often forgotten true crimes, solved or unsolved, looked at weekly from all corners of the UK and Ireland

Useful links to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:

Note: Paul's not only an excellent podcaster but a fabulous true-crime blogger too, so check out his website.

Michael's thoughts: One word "excellent", Paul's True-Crime Enthusiast Podcast really does what it says on the tin, he's super passionate about telling untold and long forgotten true-crime stories in a heartfelt, honest and compelling way and that truly comes across in every episode, as his attention to detail, commitment to telling the truth and his level of research is incomparable. It puts the vast majority of true-crime podcasts to shame. If you absolutely love true-crime podcasts and you're desperate for something rich, emotive and engaging, I heartily recommend you listen to the True Crime Enthusiast Podcast.

Q & A with Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

How did you get into true-crime podcasting? It’s been my go to genre of interest for reading about all my life really. That led to a blog, which led onto the show almost two years ago now.
What podcast (true-crime or not) first inspired you? UK True Crime – It was the first podcast I ever wrote an episode for, I loved doing it
What was your first episode and why was it an important story to tell? The Ossett Exorcist Murder – I felt it a good choice because I wanted with my own show to put out content that I would be interested in hearing as a listener myself. It wasn’t a case I’d come across before and I found it a fascinating one, so it seemed the perfect choice really. Start as you mean to go on and all that.
What’s been the best episode you’ve produced so far? Ha – all of them! I don’t know. I’m proud of each really – some are better received than others, but I know as soon as one is finished and is triple checked I’m always proud that I’ve done the best I can do.
What’s the biggest mistake you find that murderers make? Thinking that they can get away with it really – science, technology and Occam’s Razor are against you dickheads!
What’s the most obscure true-crime fact you know? Off the top of my head, the actor who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street, Bruce Jones, was the person who found the Yorkshire Ripper’s 5th Victim.
What have you learned about yourself whilst making your podcast? That I am a stickler for detail – I never believe you can have too much detail. I have also learned that I am in danger of becoming a bigger Bibliophile than I already am.
Has any case proved so tragic/sad you’ve had to take a break from the research? There are certain cases that have stayed with me more than most, but you get so steeped in each episode because so much goes into making shows such as these, that you tend to remember everyone’s stories really.
What’s your thoughts/theory on Jack the Ripper? Definitely dead now.
What’s the weirdest question/comment a listener has ever asked? A listener got in touch with me to say that she was stopping listening to the show because I was less than favourable about the films of Jason Statham in an episode, and she loved him to the point where she could no longer enjoy the show, knowing that I thought his films were gash. Which I thought was a bit odd, but hey, each to their own.
Have you ever been contacted by the victim/killer’s family and why? Yes, sort of. I have been contacted by the daughter of an infamous British killer, albeit not one I have covered on the show, concerning the review of a book that I wrote for the show’s website. Also, very soon I shall be working on an episode with a family member of a person concerned in the case that I have made contact with, and a friend of mine was also close friends with another person who will feature in a separate upcoming episode. So it does happen, I do reach out to family members respectfully whilst researching each case I cover if it’s possible – and I completely understand if it’s not something they wish to broach at all again, I completely respect that.
Why is true-crime so popular? I think it always has been, people like to be chilled and fascinated about horror and stuff that scares them, and to look into the darkness that they know exists from their safe place. Yet there are really no safe places are there?
Is it right to fancy, admire or worship a serial-killer/murderer? I think it’s a bit fucked up if you do – because who a person is and what they do should attract as much as physicality – and why on earth would you fancy, admire or worship someone who commits such horror as we all broadcast about – unless they are either that way inclined themselves, or need a check up from the neck up?
Which case do you feel is over-exposed / under-exposed and why? Madeline McCann – I don’t even need to say anymore on that.
What has been the greatest innovation in solving crimes? Gotta be the onset of DNA profiling – one of the most remarkable discoveries of all time really I think.
What’s the nearest you’ve ever been to a real murder case/crime? Well, I was questioned about one many years ago – but that’s a tale for a future episode…
How would you cope as a homicide detective? I already drink black coffee, I’m burned out and I ain’t no god damn pencil pusher, so I’m practically halfway there as it is.
Where do you see your podcast going over the next few years? I’d like to do a book if possible, but I love doing the show too much to pack it in, plus there are still countless tales to feature yet.
Which upcoming episode of yours are you most excited about researching/writing? I have a collaboration with Caprice from The Unseen Podcast coming up soon that I’m looking forward to covering and working on, one of my fave shows, plus I have this series of the show’s Trilogy coming up in a few weeks – that’s a bit of a dark one so I don’t know about me being excited, but it is a case I have had in mind for a long time to cover.
Why should new listeners give your podcast a try? Because I’m a very charming, very entertaining man with loads of great qualities – biggest feature is definitely my modesty. Well no, I do try to put out what I would enjoy listening to myself – and if you are interested in a bit more of an obscure, unfamiliar UK case – that’s what I seek out and cover.
Do you have a message for your loyal listeners? Yes – you guys rule, you make the show and keep the show going. I appreciate each and every one of you always, and I look forward to bringing you more tales from the Enthusiast. Thank you.

A big thank you to Paul for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out his podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

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Murder Mile True-Crime Podcast #68: Roberto Troyan; Grief, Guilt and Greed

6/8/2019

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Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

101 Mount Street, Mayfair

Welcome to the Murder Mile true-crime podcast and audio guided walk of London's most infamous and often forgotten murder cases, set within one square mile of the West End.

A weekly true-crime podcast - EVERY THURSDAY
300+ infamous, untold or often forgotten true murders
Based on Soho's FIVE STAR rated Murder Mile Walks
Research collected from original and first-hand sources
Authentic sounds recorded from the location itself
An audio guided walk... all from the comfort of your home

To accompany your audio guided walk, what follows is a series of photos, videos and maps, so that no matter where you are listening to this podcast, you'll feel like you're actually there.

EPISODE SIXTY-EIGHT:
On Friday 8th March 2013, wealthy Mayfair socialite Roberto Troyan; a gregarious, fun and generous man who being gripped with grief and unable to cope placed his life in the hands of someone he felt he could trust - his financial advisor - and yet this greedy little man would bleed Roberto dry.

Date: Friday 8th March 2013
Location: Flat 6, 101 Mount Street, Mayfair, W1
Victims: 1 (Roberto Charles Troyan)
Culprit: David Jeffs

CLICK HERE to download the Murder Mile podcast via iTunes and to receive the latest episodes, click "subscribe". You can listen to it by clicking PLAY on the embedded media player below.

I've added the location of 101 Mount Street, W1 where Roberto Troyan was murdered marked with a dark green !. It's by the words 'Mayfair'. To use the map, simply click it. If you want to see the other murder maps, such as King's Cross and Soho, you access them by clicking here.

For your enjoyment, here's a short video showing you 101 Mount Street where Roberto Troyan was murdered.

This video is only one minute long and is a link to youtube, so it won't eat up your data.

I've also posted some photos to aid your "enjoyment" of the episode. These photos were taken by myself (copyright Murder Mile) or granted under Government License 3.0, where applicable.

To the left is a photo of 101 Mount Street, Flat Six is on the first floor; at the top is an interior photo of the living room in Flat Five (not six) but they are similar, and below is a layout also of Flat Five, which is identical to Flat Six.

Credits: The Murder Mile true-crime podcast was researched, written and recorded by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne, with the sounds recorded on location (where possible), and the music written and performed by Erik Stein & Jon Boux of Cult With No Name. Additional music was written and performed as used under the Creative Common Agreement 4.0.

The music featured in this episode include:

Man in a Bag by Cult With No Name (opening and interstitials)
Winsome Lose Some by Cult With No Name (credits)
No News by Cult With No Name
Mourning Song by Kevin Macleod
As Below by Cult With No Name
Remedy for Melancholy by Kai Engel
Lighthouse (Exodus Mix) By Parvus Decree
Delirium by Kai Engel
Depths of Despair by Seclorance
Almost Home by Parvus Decree

Sources: Sadly with no National Archives file available, I had to use newspapers. Urgh! Yes, I know, British journalism is often a shoddy pile of shit, but sometimes, you have to go with what you are given.

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