The Crime Roundup: February 2025

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in February 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.This month's stories include:Lanarkshire dad's jaw shattered while protecting stepson in CarlukeFraudster pretended to work for Greggs to nick thousands from Leeds City CouncilKiller who snatched girl from garden tent makes new bid for freedomWoman dies in shooting at village pub in Kent on Valentine’s DayHartlepool convenience store selling bootleg cigarettesPrivate detectives to hand over info on 'new witnesses' to death of Scot in SpainFemale Police Officer Arrested for Shooting and Killing Her Son and His Teen GirlfriendPolish murderer writes a second novel revealing secrets of his crimesKayaker survives being swallowed by humpback whale in ChileJoin us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the February 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.