manchester murders

Manchester
Murders

True crime from the city — told with care, context, and clarity.

Welcome to Manchester Murders, a podcast exploring some of the most disturbing and complex criminal cases connected to Greater Manchester. Each episode goes beyond headlines and hearsay, carefully examining what happened, who was involved, and how these events shaped the lives of victims, families, and communities. Through detailed research and clear storytelling, the podcast aims to present the facts with care, balance, and respect.

Rather than sensationalising violence, Manchester Murders focuses on context, investigation, and consequence — asking how and why these crimes occurred, and what they reveal about justice, society, and human behaviour. Whether you’re interested in true crime, investigative storytelling, or the hidden histories of the city, this podcast offers a thoughtful and measured look at cases that continue to resonate long after the headlines fade.

Latest Episodes

Episode 14,
February 28, 2026

Hilda Marchbank and Susan May – Part 1: The Crime and the Case

On the morning of the 12th of March 1992, Susan May arrived at her aunt's house on Tandle Hill Road in Royton with a sandwich for lunch. She found Hil...
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Episode 13,
February 26, 2026

The Manchester Cab Mystery

On the evening of 26 February 1889, a respectable Manchester businessman climbed into a hansom cab with a young stranger. By the time the cab reached ...
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Episode 12,
February 20, 2026

Dylan Scanlon

On New Year’s Eve 2021, five-year-old Dylan Scanlon was found dead in his home in Oldham. What followed was a criminal trial that revealed harrowing d...
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