Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 1

Uncover the unbelievable true story of Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted for the 1986 murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall, in this gripping two-part series from True Criminals, hosted by Sky News crime correspondent Martin Bruntand journalist Helen Fospero.In part one, we revisit the brutal crime that shocked Birkenhead and sparked one of the UK's most notorious wrongful convictions. Diane Sindall, a young florist and barmaid, was attacked after her van ran out of fuel—her body later discovered with injuries that would become central to a flawed prosecution. This episode dives deep into the original investigation, Sullivan’s coerced confession during police interviews without a solicitor, and the controversial bite mark evidence that led to his conviction.Despite maintaining his innocence for nearly four decades, Sullivan would spend 38 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.Subscribe now and don’t miss part two, where we reveal the legal battle, forensic breakthroughs, and exclusive insights from Sullivan’s solicitor, Sarah Myatt, that finally led to his exoneration in May 2025.............................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.