The Crime Roundup: August 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 August 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: Father of boy sexually assaulted on campsite saw attacker Leeds paedophile Bernard Joyce finally unmasked as brave survivors speak out TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content Heathrow flight 'passenger from hell' vomits and 'spits wine at family' at 30,000ft Faces of men who ran 'lookalike' scheme to bring migrants into the UK Norwegian diving duo sentenced over thwarted $26 million cocaine import plot Kidnappings and Attacks on Humanitarian Aid Convoys Endanger the Population of Suwayda Cheeky Diner Tries To Avoid Paying For Meal By Releasing Rodent Into Restaurant Moment thieves snatch $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls in shop break-in Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the August 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! It’s quick to sign up and you'll save 20% if you choose an annual membership. Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: britishmurders.com Disclaimer: 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. Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026