The Southport Murders: Part 1 - Taylor Swift Party Turns to Tragedy

On a warm July morning, a Taylor Swift-themed children’s holiday club in Southport should have been filled with dancing, joy, and summer fun. Instead, it became the site of a horrifying mass attack.In Part 1 of The Southport Murders, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt revisits the chilling events of July 29, when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, armed with a 20cm kitchen knife purchased online, launched a deadly assault that left three children dead and several others fighting for their lives. What drove this teenager from Lancashire to commit such an unthinkable act?Joined by former Detective Chief Superintendent Kevin Hurley, Martin and Helen Fospero examine the early timeline of the attack, the suspect’s background, and the riots and outrage that followed. With insight into youth violence, online weapon access, and police public order strategy, this episode delves deep into the tragedy that stunned the nation and shattered a community.Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic content related to violence involving children. Listener discretion is strongly advised.#SouthportMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #KnifeCrimeUK #AxelRudakubana #TaylorSwiftClubAttack #ChildVictims #UKCrime #TrueCriminals #YouthViolence #MassAttackIf this case gripped you, also listen to:The Manchester Arena BombingThe Killing of Lee RigbyChildren Who KillThe Dunblane MassacreKnife Crime in Britain: A Nation on Edge............................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.