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UK True Crime Podcast

427 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 552 ratings

The weekly UK True Crime Podcast, is a non-award nominated and independent podcast hosted by Adam - it is the home of UK true crime.

With a new episode every Tuesday since 2016, it is where you discover lesser known UK cases and discover new perspectives and insight on stories you may already know.

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The Dice Man: Episode 399

July 09, 2024 19:27 - 23 minutes

Somebody was writing to Flight Attendants at Gatwick Airport. Horrible, threatening notes asking for pornographic pictures and threatening violence if the demands weren't met, based on the throw of a dice. "There are six forfeits ranging from minor to very painful... Number six is an attack with an acid bomb, although there are lots of nasty things from number three onwards." Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://www.patre...

A Brutally Violent Attack: Episode 398

July 02, 2024 21:46 - 29 minutes

On this podcast I usually try to avoid the worst violence as I focus on the story. But there are some cases like this one from the north-east of England where Mark Shaw was so brutally attacked that the details of the violence are necessary to the story. Mark was killed by those close to him leaving his friends and family shocked and unable to quite comprehend just what had happened to Mark. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https:...

The Reconstruction: Episode 397

June 26, 2024 20:19 - 27 minutes

It was a bright winters day in Sheffield at about 4pm as two friends were walking to return a drill bit to a tool factory. As the walked, they saw something just off the pavement in the hedges – it hadn’t been covered up and was easily spotted.  It was a three foot holdall. The two men who found it carried it down the road, thinking it contained something valuable like an engine; it was certainly big enough. The bag was covered by a bedding sheet tied with rope and the body was wrapped in p...

The Grudge: Episode 396

June 18, 2024 18:57 - 26 minutes

It was almost 5am on a wet and murky morning on an estate just outside Sutton Coldfield. The car pulled up and as the transaction was completed, the customer took a large knife out of his pocket and stabbed the driver of the car, 31 year old Gary Warner. Gary was seriously injured and hours later would lose his life in hospital. But just who stabbed him? And why? Please support my sponsor - NordVPN Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/uktruecrime It’s risk-free with...

Days of Terror: Episode 395. Part 2/2

June 11, 2024 19:59 - 26 minutes

This is part two of a two part series, so I strongly recommend you listen to part one. This episode, from Northern Ireland, looks at events near Portadown during the period of just a few days at the height of the Troubles. Today the focus is on the quite dreadful Kingsmill Massacre which claimed the life of 10 innocent men. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Join me in Sheffield on 7 September ...

Days of Terror: Episode 394. Part 1/2

June 08, 2024 17:46 - 24 minutes

This episode, from Northern Ireland, looks at events near Portadown during the period of just a few days at the height of the Troubles. Three terrorist attacks saw nine innocent civilians killed in a series of revenge attacks at the Central Bar in Gilford and at the homes of the Reavey & O'Dowd families. And as we will see in the second part of the story (released on Tuesday 11 June) the violence still wasn't over. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Jo...

Closing Time: Episode 393

June 03, 2024 23:02 - 21 minutes

This episode is from Glasgow. The Old Stag Inn pub is to the south-west of Glasgow city centre 30 year old Owen Hassan often went to the pub late on to help his mum - who was the manager there - at closing time. But on this occasion there were two men lying in wait for Owen and they carried out a brutal and cowardly attack on the Dad of three young children under ten, leading to him losing his life. Just who killed Owen?  And why? Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://u...

Jealousy: Episode 392

May 29, 2024 21:57 - 26 minutes

James Field had experienced a tough few years in his personal battle with drug addiction. Progress though, was being made. He had found employment as a labourer on a building site in Newquay and had began to reconnect with his family following a period of estrangement. But his relationship with his girlfriend Lindsey Gabriel was a volatile one. And a relationship that would ultimately cost James his life at just 35 years old.  Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruec...

Free to Kill Again: Episode 391

May 20, 2024 23:05 - 24 minutes

Marcella Davis was a 19 year old mum of a baby daughter, Dione. Marcella adored Dione and to make a living for her and her daughter, Marcella worked as a sex worker on the dangerous streets of the red light district of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. One evening, Marcella dropped Dione with a friend as she headed off to work and promised she would be back at 11pm. But Marcella was never seen again. The prime suspect in Marcella's disappearance was local man Paul Brumfitt. On close in...

The Soap Box Murder: Episode 390

May 14, 2024 18:58 - 27 minutes

24 year old Tracey Cowley lived in Cannock with her husband of two years 29 year old Simon and their 19 month old daughter, Robyn. The young family had lived in the house for two years, and the three of them were often spotted together, enjoying their shared leisure time regularly walking and going on bike rides, enjoying each others company and making the most of the beautiful countryside. But one evening Tracey went out to see a friend and she never came home. I tell Tracey's story.  W...

A Life of Luxury: Episode 389

May 08, 2024 20:11 - 27 minutes

It was Liverpool crown court that saw 58 year old Philip Baron plead guilty to importing cocaine and cannabis and money laundering. Police said the smuggling operation he led was among the 10 biggest ever uncovered in the UK with 89 arrests and 30 people sentenced for various offences. Today we look at how the gang were successful - and how they were caught.  Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June in South Shields h...

A Shocking Murder: Episode 388

April 30, 2024 20:25 - 22 minutes

37 year old nurse Lisa Skidmore wasn’t feeling very well so didn't go to work and stayed home. Lisa’s mum Margaret decided to head to Lisa’s house on her way to the shops to see how she was as they lived very close to each other. She let herself into Lisa house just like she has so many times before on this ordinary day. But there was nothing ordinary about this day. Not long before, 55 year old Leroy Campbell had climbed into Lisa’s first floor bedroom using a ladder. Unbeknown to Lisa, t...

The Late Night Visitor: Episode 387

April 24, 2024 18:42 - 24 minutes

When the knock at the door came shortly after midnight, Carol & Keith Slater initially tried to ignore the noise, assuming it was just kids messing around or maybe someone at the wrong address. But as the knocking continued, Carol told Keith he should pop down and see who was at the door in case it was related to their two young children who were staying with Grandparents that night. It might be the police, maybe there had been an accident. Minutes later, Keith was dead - at just 33 years...

The Neighbour: Episode 386

April 16, 2024 19:21 - 24 minutes

It was late - almost midnight - by a quarry near the forest. The police had arrived as a car had been reported for driving in an erratic manner. The woman was clearly very uncomfortable and didn't want the officers to look inside the two suitcases. The bodycam is startling as an officer opens one of the bags. There is an audible sharp exhale of breath when what he is looking at hits home. The officer says in both horror and astonishment: "What the f***." Find out more about the UK True C...

The Fell Runner: Episode 385

April 09, 2024 20:04 - 23 minutes

Lauren Jeska was a fell runner. As a transgender athlete, she had been asked to provide evidence of hormone levels after historical complaints to UK Athletics that she had an unfair advantage competing in women’s events because she had been born a man. The policy of the governing body required the athlete to take a blood test, but she took exception to this and feared being unable to compete. Lauren saw this as an attack on her life and decided to take drastic action. Find out more abo...

A Disturbing Fantasy: Episode 384

April 02, 2024 19:55 - 24 minutes

Lorraine Cox had returned to her home in Exeter to catch up with her family and friends. After a great night out with lots of fun and laughter, Lorraine walked home through the centre of City. But over the next few days, Lorraine seemed to be acting very strangely and it soon became very apparent why. Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/murder-aint-easy/ Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://www.uktruecrime.com Join me at Patre...

The Crime Writer: Episode 383

March 26, 2024 21:29 - 27 minutes

John Warrington was interested in making money and had built up a portfolio of several commercial premises and two houses. But when market conditions took a turn for the worse, he was soon in massive debt and his life was spiralling out of control. He needed urgent results before he lost everything. John's solution was to write a crime thriller - sure, an unusual choice. When the publishers weren't interested and time was running out before he lost everything, he decided to roll the dice on...

The Predator: Episode 382 (part 2/2)

March 19, 2024 20:14 - 22 minutes

21 year old Libby Squire, who was studying philosophy at Hull University, had been out with her friends that Thursday evening. They had been drinking around one of their mates houses before heading out. But at the end of the night the bouncers had not let her in the nightclub, The Welly, as they thought she was too tipsy. Nothing unusual here, many of us have been there - so her friends put her in a taxi and paid the fare to ensure she got home safely. But Libby didn't make it home. This w...

The Predator: Episode 381 (part 1/2)

March 12, 2024 20:08 - 24 minutes

21 year old Libby Squire, who was studying philosophy at Hull University, had been out with her friends that Thursday evening. They had been drinking around one of their mates houses before heading out. But at the end of the night the bouncers had not let her in the nightclub, The Welly, as they thought she was too tipsy. Nothing unusual here, many of us have been there - so her friends put her in a taxi and paid the fare to ensure she got home safely. But Libby didn't make it home. Watch...

The Lawn Mower Plot: Episode 380

March 05, 2024 19:22 - 27 minutes

Susan and Christopher Whybrow - a wealthy barrister - were the fortunate occupants of a beautiful farmhouse in Leavenheath, Suffolk, set within 12 acre gardens. After almost 10 years of marriage, to many people the couple had it all; the idyllic property and a comfortable lifestyle with no money worries. And yet as we know, in all of our lives things are not often quite as we portray to the outside world. In our story today: flying lessons, an illicit affair, a trial at the Old Bailey - and...

A Gangster, A Celebrity & A Police Officer: Episode 379

February 28, 2024 18:14 - 29 minutes

Todays story is from Liverpool where a shooting outside a nightclub left a number of questions unanswered. Serious players in the underworld were loosely connected and did all they could to make the charges related to the shooting go away. Add to this mix an attempt to bribe a Police Officer and a 90's reality star and that is this weeks story on the UK True Crime Podcast.  Watch the True Crime Podcasters Roundtable - February 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XsBoMbcpEU Find out more...

Bonus Episode: Podcasters RoundTable - February

February 24, 2024 15:54 - 1 hour

Bonus Episode. Did you enjoy the RoundTable discussion from January I released yesterday? If so, here is the next one.... Last week saw the second of the UK True Crime Podcasters Monthly RoundTable. Joining me were my follow podcast hosts, Mike - host of the Murder Mile podcast and Paul - host of the True Crime Enthusiast podcast. We were joined by two fantastic guests: Bethan - co-host of the Seeing Red podcast and Stuart, co-host of the British Murders podcast. If you want to watch th...

Bonus Episode: Podcasters RoundTable - January

February 23, 2024 19:01 - 1 hour

Bonus Episode. Last month saw the first of the UK True Crime Podcasters Monthly RoundTable. Joining me were my follow podcast hosts, Mike - host of the Murder Mile podcast and Paul - host of the True Crime Enthusiast podcast. We were joined by two fantastic guests: Grace - host of the RedRum podcast and Andy, co-host of the Picture the Scene podcast. If you want to watch this conversation on YouTube, here is the link: UK True Crime Podcasters Monthly RoundTable (youtube.com)

An Impending Retirement: Episode 378

February 20, 2024 00:05 - 24 minutes

It was just one of the thousands of missing persons cases that were reported in the UK that year when 63 year old Don Banfield disappeared from his home in north-west London. He had been having issues in his marriage and had talked about moving back to Trinidad - where he was born and the place he loved. But he had spoken to a number of people about being concerned for his safety: had Don come to harm? Just what happened to Don Banfield? Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Ins...

A Pathetic Man: Episode 377

February 13, 2024 19:47 - 24 minutes

The episode this week comes from the north-east of England. Like almost all of us, Nicola Morrin just wanted to enjoy life and when she met her partner he seemed a lovely man. But he wasn't. He was a weak, violent bully and Nicola was desperate to get away from him as she feared just what he was capable of doing to her. Join me on Sunday February 18th for the True Crime Podcaster RoundTable True Crime Podcasters RoundTable - February - crowdcast Find out more about the UK True Crime ...

A Secret Affair: Episode 376

February 06, 2024 20:49 - 20 minutes

Alethea Foster was Lead Clinical Specialist Podiatrist at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust between 1985 and 2004, where she was a top class operator in her profession winning numerous awards. But things at home with her retired journalist husband John weren't great: their sex life had stopped 17 years previously and Alethea suspected he might be having an affair with an ex-colleague Julie Simpson. When Alethea stumbled across an email exchange between Julie and John which revealed they had...

A Remote Farmhouse: Episode 375

January 30, 2024 20:19 - 23 minutes

Cornwall isn't the sort of place you associate with large scale drug imports from South America, IRA terrorists and murder. But in this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, we hear a story that involved all of these things. When detectives quizzed local farmer Ross Stone about cannabis being grown on his farm, they could never expected that he would reveal that two missing men -Brett Flournoy (l) & David Griffiths (r)  were also buried there. But was he responsible for the killings? W...

An Insignificant Man: Episode 374

January 23, 2024 20:48 - 28 minutes

St Mellons is an eastern suburb of Cardiff. When 15 year old Claire Hood, who lived in St Mellons with her mum and sister, was not in the house when her mum Pam arrived home from work one day, Pam knew something was wrong. But she can't have imagined for one moment the horror that lay ahead.... Writing Credit: Chris Wood You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Watch True Crime Podcaster RoundTable on YouT...

The Chatroom: Episode 373 (Part 2/2)

January 16, 2024 00:02 - 29 minutes

The conclusion of the story from last week - if you haven't listened to the episode last week, this is strongly advised as this is the continuation of that episode. At the beginning of this century, when the internet was new for most people - and before the social media giants claimed their turf - chatrooms were very popular, especially with teenagers. Mark was 16 and lived in Stockport in the north-west of England. He was a regular on the Manchester Teens chatroom. But whilst he was ther...

The ChatRoom: Episode 372 (part 1/2)

January 09, 2024 20:26 - 27 minutes

At the beginning of this century, when the internet was new for most people - and before the social media giants claimed their turf - chatrooms were very popular, especially with teenagers. Mark was 16 and lived in Stockport in the north-west of England. He was a regular on the Manchester Teens chatroom. But whilst he was there to have some fun and chat to girls, not everyone he spoke to had such simple motives. As he was soon to discover... Please support my sponsor: Shopify Sign-up tod...

Taking Offence: Episode 371

January 03, 2024 20:29 - 23 minutes

At the police conference, officers appealed for information about the death of 21 year old Richard Holmes. They told how Richard was shot and killed in Greenham Crescent in the Chingford Hall estate as he defended a 16-year-old boy against a group of men. He was found dead in the early hours of the morning. Three witnesses came forward with information, and all pointed to a rising star in the UK grime music scene being responsible - Carl Dobson, better know as Crazy Titch.... Please suppor...

Horror at the Farm: Episode 370

December 26, 2023 17:44 - 25 minutes

"The things I have done weigh heavily on my heart, on my head and my soul. A psychopath with a conscience - it's a joke really." Alexandra Morgan told her parents she was going on a spa break with a friend, but when she didn't pick up her children and dog when she should have done a few days later, her mum reported her disappearance to the police. Police enquiries pointed to a local groundworker Mark Brown and a yard he rented near Hastings: a yard with buildings and a shipping container a...

Sunday Morning: Episode 369

December 18, 2023 21:55 - 26 minutes

It was just a normal Sunday in Cardiff when there was a knock on the door of the family home. Seventeen year old Aamir Siddiqi answered expecting his tutor, but instead was greeted by two men in balaclavas. Making a horrible wailing sound they violently stabbed him despite the valiant efforts to his parents to protect him. In this episode of the Uk True Crime Podcast, I examine just who killed Aamir Siddiqi. And why? Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com ...

Death On The Beach: Episode 368

December 12, 2023 19:55 - 27 minutes

When Annie Börjesson's body was found on a beach in Prestwick, Scotland, police assured her family and friends that Annie's death was a suicide or an accident. For years Annie's family and friends didn't believe they were being told the full story about what happened. So what did happen to Annie? And why did the Scottish authorities not share all the information asked for by the family?  Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://w...

The Restaurant: Episode 367

December 05, 2023 19:44 - 23 minutes

Euan Johnston went for dinner with a friend in the centre of Glasgow, but whilst he was eating he was unaware he was being watched. And when he left, the Audi pulled out behind his car and followed, waiting for the right time. The traffic lights offered the opportunity and the gunman jumped out of the car and fired three shots at Euan at point blank range. At just 26, Euan died from his injuries. But who killed him and left two children without a father? And why? Please Support my spons...

A Pivotal Moment: Episode 366

November 28, 2023 20:15 - 24 minutes

Disaster struck the family home when one of the daughters of the Stringer family, Karen, was just 10 years old. It was only due to Karen’s quick thinking and reactions that the family all were able to leave the house safely. Karen's heroic actions of that day made the papers, with headlines shouting out about Karen’s bravery and how she had saved her family from a very tricky situation.  However, this traumatic event caused a lifelong fascination with fire for Karen which caused many issue...

The Party: Episode 365

November 21, 2023 21:16 - 25 minutes

It was a party. A chemsex party. Many were invited but when one man turned up at the London estate he was turned away at the door. What he could never have realised is that this was because the other guest at the party had just been murdered.... Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Acceptance: Episode 364

November 14, 2023 20:51 - 23 minutes

It was 11.57pm  when the emergency services were called to a house fire in Woking, Surrey. The call was made by a panicking and distressed Alan Jermey. On the call to the fire service, Alan confirmed he was on the roof of the house with his two young daughters, “I'm upstairs, the fire is downstairs. There is just smoke coming up.” It was two minutes into the call that he told the operator: “The thing is, I don't know where my partner is.... I went to bed early……”. As we hear so often on thi...

Written In Blood: Episode 363

November 07, 2023 21:43 - 23 minutes

Jed Allen grew up in Didcot. But normality was something Jed was not accustomed to in his family upbringing as his mum suffered from alcohol and heroin addiction and all the issues that brings to family life. By 21 Jed was clearly suffering frustration at the way his life was working out and he became obsessed with Wolverine -  the fantasy creature who is a social outcast and loner facing an inner battle to retain his humanity with his desire for bloodshed. And then one day, Jed committe...

Pure Greed: Episode 362

October 31, 2023 18:20 - 23 minutes

It is a cliche but in some episodes of the podcast the truth is stranger than fiction. This is the case today when  Dena Holmes was driven by lust and greed and she didn't care who got in her way - they needed to be removed. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/19142...

The Spiderman Murders: Episode 361

October 17, 2023 19:51 - 22 minutes

This episode of the UK True Crime Podcast comes from Morecambe, in north-west England.  One evening, 49 year old Antonio ‘Tony’ Marrocco didn't return home after a day working at his garage - which was most out of character. His wife called the police and when they arrived at his garage they found his body: he had been brutally murdered. And the body of his colleague, 29 year old Paul Sandham, was found shortly afterwards. A double killer was on the loose.... Writing Credit: Megan Grant. ...

Bonus Episode: A Hotel in Blackpool

October 16, 2023 04:30 - 32 minutes

This week, I sat down with Grace, host of the excellent REDRUM podcast, as we looked at the dreadful murder of Sasha Marsden, who was just 16 when she was stabbed to death by David Minto, the caretaker of a hotel in Blackpool. Sasha thought she had secured a cleaning job but Minto attacked Sasha and stabbed her more than 100 times before sexually assaulting her and dumping and setting fire to Sasha's body outside. REDRUM True Crime Podcast REDRUM is a podcast focusing on the true victims ...

The Opportunist: Episode 360

October 10, 2023 19:45 - 24 minutes

This week, the Uk True Crime podcast heads to Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham. Michelle Gunshon was working in security at this event with a couple of colleagues. They headed up from London and after their accommodation was flooded found another place to stay, The Dubliner. It was a lively place. But on the Sunday of the show, there was no sign of Michelle and her car was missing - just what had happened to her? Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime...

Tying Up Loose Ends: Episode 359

October 03, 2023 20:25 - 24 minutes

The Loch of Kinnordy nature reserve in Kirriemuir, north-east Scotland, is a beautiful place where you can find amazing wildlife including otters, red squirrels and red deer.  But amid all this beauty, a sight of pure horror met two member of the publics at this spot early one morning. Inside the car park, they discovered the lifeless body of 27 year old Steven Donaldson lying next to a burnt out car.  Just who had killed Steven - and why? Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: h...

The Bus Stop: Episode 358

September 26, 2023 19:26 - 24 minutes

It was just a normal Saturday evening for 18 year old Bobbi-Anne McLeod as she waited for a bus to take her into Plymouth to meet her boyfriend. But it was anything but a normal Saturday, as driving the streets of Plymouth at that time was a predator looking for a victim.... Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at ...

A Planned Attack: Episode 357

September 19, 2023 20:06 - 24 minutes

He said: "you know I am going to kill you now" and she simply nodded her head. Todays story is from Newquay in Cornwall, the home of UK surfing and a town surrounded with beautiful scenery enjoying a chilled, relaxed vibe. One night, among the partygoers in a Newquay nightclub there for a great time with their mates and to enjoy the music was a man who had very different intentions. He was planning his next attack..... Please support my sponsor: Shopify Access the special offer just fo...

The Breakfast Killer: Episode 356

September 12, 2023 19:15 - 24 minutes

When Rebecca Aylward went to secondary school near her home in Maesteg, South Wales, she met Joshua Davies and the pair quickly hit it off and became firm friends. Rebecca and Joshua were both academic, worked hard and were soon top of the class in their results. Soon the pair began to date, but then there were concerns about Joshua's behaviour. Concerns that continued to grow, but nobody could have predicted that Joshua was capable of extreme violence. And murder. Writing Credit: Megan ...

The Snowball Killer: Episode 355

September 05, 2023 19:36 - 22 minutes

In Maybole, Ayrshire, Ahmjid Ismail and his family ran a grocer’s shop, known locally as Johnny’s. Newly released from prison and a newcomer to the village, John McGeechan thought that robbing this store would be an easy way to give him the money to buy his next heroin fix. But the robbery went very wrong with 34 year old Ahmjid losing his life after being stabbed repeatedly. And then it was discovered that McGeechan had killed before.... Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: h...

Nice John - Episode 354

August 29, 2023 18:24 - 23 minutes

Everyone like John Hirst. So much so he was even known at his home in Majorca as 'Nice John'. He was found in all the right clubs and at all the events where the wealthy ex-pats gathered on the Island. Perma-tanned John lived in an expensive villa with his wife Linda and they enjoyed a fantastic lifestyle  with all the trappings of success with many exotic holidays, designer clothes and jewellery, a luxury motor boat and two top of the range cars – an open topped sports car for Linda and a ...

King Kenny: Episode 353

August 22, 2023 19:54 - 25 minutes

Kenny Carter was a world-class speedway rider known to his fans as 'King Kenny'. He was box office for the sport - outspoken, cocky and talented. Loved by his supporters, this view wasn't shared by many of his peers in the sport who tended to feel the same as this rider when talking about Kenny: “I admired him 100% as a rider, but as a person, I had no time for him at all’. But then one day Kenny made the headline news for reasons other than his riding - murder.... Find out more about the ...