In this weeks episode, Ali and Sarah talk with author and true crime producer Tanita Matthew’s about her book, ‘The Murder of Judith Roberts: The mark of Peter Sutcliffe.

They discuss the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, the man the media dubbed the 'Yorkshire Ripper', covering all of his confirmed victims. Then guided by Tanita, they look into whether Judith Roberts could have been a victim of one of the UKs most notorious serial killers.

In domestic misdemeanours, Sarah calls out her daughter Lily for bringing home the beach and Tanita objects to her lovely partner Tom “Just living his life”.

Scottish word of the week: Drookit

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The Murder of Judith Roberts : The Mark of Peter Sutcliffe, by Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews (2024), Pen and Sword Publishers (ISBN: 9781399080125)

Avaliable at:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Judith-Roberts-Peter-Sutcliffe/dp/1399080121

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Murder-of-Judith-Roberts-Hardback/p/50959

Sources:

www.Assets.publishing.service.gov.uk - scanned doc part 2 chronological; sequence of events - Byford Report

www. biography.com/crime/peter-sutcliffe

www.research.tees.ac.uk - 'Revisiting the Yorkshire ripper murders; interogating gender violence, sex work and justice'.

https://www.itv.com/watch/yorkshire-ripper-the-secret-murders/10a0680

Content warning: this episode contains discussion of multiple crimes, murder, and violence.

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah explore the case of Marguerite Beatrice Burge, a young woman who was brutally attacked and left for dead during World War II. The conversation begins with light-hearted banter about binge-watching 'Tiger King' (have we managed to be retro cool?) and Ali's infamous dad jokes (send help), before transitioning into the serious topic of Marguerite's tragic story. The hosts discuss the investigation that followed her discovery, the forensic evidence collected, and the various suspects involved, including 'Private Pat' and 'Private Ray'. The discussion covers the discovery of her body, the subsequent investigation, the trial, and the eventual conviction of Private Ray for her murder.

Scottish word of the week : wheesht

Content warning : discussion of sexual violence and murder (and dad jokes...)

Sources:

The Brookwood Killers, Military Murderers of WWII

By Paul Johnson (book)

Lethal Witness by Andrew Rose (book)

National Archives , ref CRIM1/1501 (web)

Wandsworth Prison Records - record of execution form LPC4 10th of July 1943 (web)

Tales from the Hangmans Record (vol3) - Steve Fielding (book)

In this this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah discuss the tragic case of Joan Perle Wolfe, a young woman whose life was cut short in 1942. They delve into the details of her murder, the forensic investigation that followed, and the eventual trial of her lover, a Canadian soldier. The conversation also touches on the unsolved case of Alan Holmes, a police mechanic who was brutally attacked in his home and left tied to his bed for 10 days. Throughout the episode, the hosts engage with their audience, share personal anecdotes, and highlight the importance of remembering victims and seeking justice.

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Scottish word of the week: Foggy Bummer

Sarah crochets a highland coo

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Content advisory: in this episode, we discuss murder and torture.

Sources

The Brookwood Killers: Military Murderers of WWII by Paul Johnson 2022

Surrey Live (article by Steven White) 27th Dec 2022

J.H.H Gaute and Robin Odell, The New Murderers Who’s Who (1996), Harrap Books

Notable British Trails, The trial of August Sangret, William Hodge and Co. 1959

Professor Keith Simpson; An autobiography ‘Forty years of Murder’ (1978), Harrap Books

The fatal chance, 12 cases of a Notebook of a Crime pathologist, P.Davis (publisher) (1969)

https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/the-christmas-cold-case-file%E2%80%88who-tied-up-police-mechanic-and-left-him-to-die

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12100886

https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/alan-holmes-murder-unsolved-london/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmirfhg8o9w