The Sarah Payne Case: Part 1 – Surveillance, Secrets, and a Prime Suspect

The abduction and murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in July 2000 horrified the UK—and ultimately led to a historic shift in child protection legislation.In Part 1 Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill, one of the lead investigators on the case. Underhill offers an exclusive inside account of the early investigation, sharing never-before-heard details about the massive police operation to monitor prime suspect Roy Whiting.From painstaking surveillance to bold, unconventional tactics, this episode unveils the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that brought authorities closer to justice. It’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most impactful child abduction cases in British legal history.If you found this episode compelling, try:The Murder of James BulgerThe Moors MurdersThe Disappearance of Madeleine McCannThe Secret Tapes of the O.J. CaseParents Under Pressure: The Baby P Story............................Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you!Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsSupport Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminalsConnect 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/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits: 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.

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Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero.With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations.Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system.Produced by Audio Bleach Global, the series is helmed by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes.For questions and listener feedback, contact us at contact@audiobleachglobal.comFollow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsYouTube: @True-CriminalsTikTok: @truecriminalspodcastConnect with the hostsMartin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbruntRead his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter – Buy on AmazonHelen Fospero on Instagram: @helenfosperoListen to her podcast The Convex Conversation: Apple PodcastsCreditsProduced by: Audio Bleach GlobalExecutive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellOriginal Music: Chap MannequinArtwork: BleachedLearn more: audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.