BBC Sounds True Crime Podcasts: Unmissable Series to Keep You Awake
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Category : Cold Cases
Flight Instructor Jumped from Plane During Hard Time
Flight instructor Leandro Bertazzo, 42, jumped from a Cessna C150 over Argentina on July 4, 2026. His father said he was going through a 'difficult time' and had a psychiatric consultation a week earlier. The student pilot landed safely.
Pair arrested in 1981 crossbow murder of shopkeeper Carol Morgan
A man and woman in their 70s arrested over 1981 unsolved murder of shopkeeper Carol Morgan in Linslade, Bedfordshire.
Police Release E-Fit After Woman Stalked, Attacked in Islington
Police release e-fit of suspect after woman in her 20s was stalked and attacked near her home in Islington; suspect tried to enter her property the next day.
Tribute to mum and children found dead in Great Denham
A family pays emotional tribute after a mother and her two children were found dead at a property in Great Denham. Police are searching for a man who fled the UK.
Family Pays Tribute to Mum and Daughters Found Dead
A family has paid tribute to Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, found dead in a £1.3 million home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire. Police are searching for the father.
Missing Woman Layla Santanello Feared Dead, Family Fights On
Layla Santanello, 20, vanished from a Tennessee hotel in June 2023. Police believe she is dead, but her family continues to search, using billboards and gas pump ads to find answers.
Henderson World Cup Hopes Alive After Wrist Surgery
Jordan Henderson has undergone successful surgery on a serious wrist injury, but England teammates Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn believe he could still feature in the World Cup with a cast.
Michael Stone DNA Sample 30 Years After Russell Murders
Michael Stone, convicted of murdering Lin and Megan Russell, will provide a DNA sample to the Criminal Cases Review Commission on the 30th anniversary of the brutal 1996 killings, potentially clearing his name.
Pilot's Last Words Before Boeing 737 Vanished Over Arabian Sea
The pilot of a missing Boeing 737 cargo plane reported the aircraft was 'rolling or floating' before it rapidly descended and vanished off Pakistan's coast. Wreckage has been found.
Mother of Ohio 'feral' children had conjoined twins
The mother of 16 children rescued from a squalid Ohio home gave birth to conjoined twins who died the same day, state records show. Four adults face charges.
Grandmother Breaks Silence on Missing Boy Gus Lamont, Reveals Previous Disappearance
Grandmother of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont reveals he had previously gone missing on the outback property, as police investigation continues.
Brighton's Mitoma in Tokyo Car Crash Probe
Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma is under police investigation for dangerous driving after hitting a cyclist in Tokyo on Wednesday. The woman, in her 40s, was hospitalised with bruises. Mitoma's management apologised and pledged full cooperation.
Murder accused says he tried to block stolen e-bike with car
Terrence King, 60, told police his intention was to block a stolen e-bike with his car before hitting 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines. King denies murder but admits manslaughter.
Toddler Fractures Skull, Nursery Suspended by Ofsted
A two-year-old girl fractured her skull after a two-metre fall from a bandstand during a nursery trip. Ofsted suspended Little Explorers PZ LTD over potential risk of harm.
Rapist Still on Run After Accidental Prison Release
Convicted rapist Bernadin Dedic, 48, remains at large five months after being mistakenly freed from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. A judge has ordered him to return to the UK for sentencing on 24 July.
Bavaria School Shooting: Several Injured, Suspect Arrested
Several people were injured in a possible school shooting at Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Bavaria. Police have arrested a suspect and urge the public to avoid the area.
Southport Inquiry Phase Two Opens on Fixated Individuals
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry opens today, examining how agencies handle violence fixated individuals, with a report expected by May 2027.
Boeing 737 Vanishes Off Pakistan Coast with Five Aboard
A Boeing 737 freighter operated by K2 Airways disappeared from radar west of Karachi, Pakistan, after reporting a navigation system issue. Five people were on board. Search-and-rescue operations are underway in the Arabian Sea.
Husband Fights for Life After Wife Dies in Spain Crash
Ian McCullagh, 35, is fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after a crash that killed his wife Amy, brother Mark, and Mark's girlfriend Michaela Newcombe in Malaga.
Gardener Dies After Falling onto Bamboo Cane at Scottish Castle
Norman Mackenzie, 68, died after falling onto a bamboo cane while trimming hedges at Darnaway Castle. The accident led to a fatal infection, and a sheriff found it could have been avoided with safer equipment.
Mother Found Dead; Police Hunt Asylum Seeker Suspect in Kerry
Jamey Carney, 40s, was found dead in her Killarney home on July 7, 2026. Gardai are hunting an asylum seeker suspect known to her, who may try to flee Ireland.
Boeing 737 Vanishes Off Pakistan Coast, Search Underway
A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways vanished off Pakistan's Karachi coastline after reporting a navigation issue, with five people on board. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing in the Arabian Sea.
Man dies two years after Euros final attack; murder probe
Ramon Logan, 42, has died two years after being assaulted following the Euros final in Oldham. A murder investigation has been launched by Greater Manchester Police.
Houston serial killer fears resurface after three more bodies found in bayous
Three more bodies found in Houston bayous fuel serial killer rumours, but officials say no evidence of connection.
Malaga Crash Victim Amy McCullagh to Be Buried Friday
Amy McCullagh, killed in a two-car crash in Malaga alongside Michaela Newcombe and Mark McCullagh, will be laid to rest on Friday. Her husband Ian fights for life.
Ryanair Flight Declares Fuel Emergency Amid Nantes Chaos
Ryanair flight FR5448 declared a fuel emergency and diverted to Brest after Nantes Atlantique Airport's runway was blocked by debris from a departing aircraft's engine failure.
Newcastle teen died saving friend in River Tyne, coroner says
Aras Rudzianskas, 13, jumped into the River Tyne to save his friend David Ionut Radut, 14. Coroner Paul Dunn called it one of the bravest acts he has seen in 20 years.
Safety Sign Delays After River Tyne Teen Deaths
Coroner issues two Prevention of Future Deaths reports after David Radut, 14, and Aras Rudzianskas, 13, died in River Tyne in May 2024; safety signs were delayed despite earlier drowning.
Police Appeal After East Kilbride Assault
A 40-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Loch Shin, East Kilbride, on July 3. Police appeal for witnesses, particularly regarding a green Fiat seen in the area.
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