EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 33 MIN
Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 2
from True Criminals · host Audio Bleach Global
In Part 2 of Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story, True Criminals returns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice. After serving 38 years in prison for the 1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall, Peter Sullivan has been officially exonerated, following a groundbreaking Y-STR DNA test that proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned. Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and investigative journalist Helen Fospero speak exclusively to Sullivan’s solicitor, Sarah Myatt, who explains how this advanced forensic evidence changed the course of the case. The episode examines the impact of Parole Board protocols that delayed Sullivan’s release, and the moment he learned he was finally free. Now out of prison, Sullivan begins the difficult process of rebuilding his life in a world transformed over four decades. With his name cleared, the question remains: Who really killed Diane Sindall? The episode looks ahead to the ongoing cold case investigation, and whether the real killer has been free all along. Subscribe to True Criminals for powerful reporting, legal insight, and real-life stories of wrongful convictions, cold cases, and the UK criminal justice system. ................................................. Shop Air Up here: Treat yourself or someone special to a refreshing twist with Air Up! Enjoy 10% off your order using the code TRUECRIMINALS at airup.link/truecriminals. Explore all their delicious flavours today. Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminals Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals Support Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In Part 2 of Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story, True Criminals returns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice. After serving 38 years in prison for the 1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall, Peter Sullivan has been officially exonerated, following a groundbreaking Y-STR DNA test that proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned. Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and investigative journalist Helen Fospero speak exclusively to Sullivan’s solicitor, Sarah Myatt, who explains how this advanced forensic evidence changed the course of the case. The episode examines the impact of Parole Board protocols that delayed Sullivan’s release, and the moment he learned he was finally free. Now out of prison, Sullivan begins the difficult process of rebuilding his life in a world transformed over four decades. With his name cleared, the question remains: Who really killed Diane Sindall? The episode looks ahead to the ongoing cold case investigation, and whether the real killer has been free all along. Subscribe to True Criminals for powerful reporting, legal insight, and real-life stories of wrongful convictions, cold cases, and the UK criminal justice system. ................................................. Shop Air Up here: Treat yourself or someone special to a refreshing twist with Air Up! Enjoy 10% off your order using the code TRUECRIMINALS at airup.link/truecriminals. Explore all their delicious flavours today. Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminals Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals Support Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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