Sinister South
Join Rachel and Hannah on the Sinister South Podcast as they explore the shadowy corners of South London. Each episode digs into the gritty true crime stories that have left their mark on the local streets of South London. They’ll introduce you to the victims and dissect the mysteries while giving you a taste of the places these dramas unfolded. It’s not all doom and gloom; Rach and Han also have plenty of nonsense to chat about! So whether you're a true crime buff or just curious about the darker tales from their neck of the woods, pull up a chair, tune in and join the mischief!
Want to get in touch with us, or request an episode? You can email us here: sinistersouthpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
48 episodes
Elizabeth Coriat: Failed by the System, Killed by Her Son
In August 2012, 76-year-old Elizabeth Coriat was found dead in her Forest Hill flat. She had been killed – and decapitated – by her own son, Daniel. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, known to mental health services, and had made dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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52:17
"An accident waiting to happen" - The Croydon Tram Derailment
It’s Hannah’s birthday 🎉 and in true Sinister South fashion, we’re celebrating with one of the most devastating public transport disasters in British history.This week, we’re in Croydon. In 2016, a packed tram derailed at high speed on a...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:01:18
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The Queenpins of Crime: South London's Forty Elephants
They didn’t need getaway cars or sawn-off shotguns just a killer wardrobe and a razor-sharp plan. In this episode, we dive into the world of the Forty Elephants an all-women crime syndicate that ruled the streets and department stores of London...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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57:46
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South London’s Night Stalker: The horror of Delroy Grant
For 17 years, someone was targeting elderly people across South London, slipping into their homes in the dead of night. Behind the mask was Delroy Grant, a man living a quiet life in Lewisham, known to neighbours as a family man and carer. But ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:06:59
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When love turns lethal: The Tai O'Donnell story
This week, we start with a much-needed debrief on brain fog, Expo madness, and why Rachel may or may not be developing narcolepsy (spoiler: she’s not, but Hannah’s definitely worried). Tai O’Donnell was just 19. A music student with...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:09:09
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The Balham Mystery: Who Poisoned Charles Bravo?
This week, Rach takes us on a wild romp through Victorian south London with the mysterious death of Charles Bravo – a seemingly respectable barrister who died in agony from antimony poisoning in his plush home near Tooting Bec Common. Was it su...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:25:26
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Burglary Turned Fatal: The death of Henry Vincent and the Richard Osborn-Brooks case
When 78-year-old Richard Osborn-Brooks awoke to find two intruders in his South London home, he made a split-second decision that would change his life forever. One burglar fled. The other, Henry Vincent, was fatally stabbed. But what fol...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:30:41
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Hunted in Broad Daylight The Killing of Johanita Dogbey
Right, before we get into this one, a quick heads-up - tech issues. The recording gods were not on our side, and there are a few little glitches in this episode. We’ve done what we can to tidy them up, but if you notice any weird jumps or crack...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:50
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A Single Punch: The Tragic Killing of Oliver Dearlove
On a warm August night in 2016, Oliver Dearlove was out with friends in Blackheath, South London, when a casual conversation with a stranger turned into an unthinkable tragedy. A single, unprovoked punch from a man he'd never met ended his life...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:18:30
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South London's Summer of Fear: The Stockwell Strangler
Episode 7! South London, summer of '86. It's boiling, windows are open, and an unseen predator is creeping inside. One by one, elderly residents are found dead in their beds, strangled, their homes disturbed but not ransacked. The press dub him...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:24:47
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Diamonds, Diggers & Deception: The Millennium Dome Diamond Heist
Season 2 episode 6! A flawless diamond, a gang of 'old school' crooks, and a JCB digger smashing through the Millennium Dome in Greenwich - what could possibly go wrong? In this episode, Rach takes us inside one of the most audaciou...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:17:13
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A mothers breaking point: The Clarence Children
This episode is one of the most heart breaking and complex cases we've ever covered—the tragedy of the Clarence children. In 2014, Tania Clarence, a devoted mother caring for three severely disabled children, reached an unimaginable breaking po...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:36:06
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The Baffling Story of Noel & Marie Brown
Trevors Episode 4 of Season 2 is here! In this episode, Rach tells us the story of the baffling case of Noel and Marie Brown, a father and daughter found murdered in Deptford, South London, under circumstances that seem more suited to a c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:23:32
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Bard in Blood: The mysterious murder of Christopher Marlowe.
This week, we delve into the life and baffling death of Christopher Marlowe, Elizabethan playwright, suspected spy, and Deptford's most controversial tavern guest. From his ground-breaking plays like Dr Faustus to the rumoured espionag...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:13:16
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Cult of Control Maoism, Manipulation and Modern Slavery in Lambeth
Episode 2! After some debate over whether Hannah is secretly joining a Juice Plus cult, we're diving into a case that's as shocking as it is heartbreaking: The Lambeth Slavery Case. This week, we're unravelling the story of Aravindan Ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:24:07
Damilola Taylor: A Tragic Loss That Shook South London
We’re back, Trevors! It’s Season 2, and Hannah is kicking things off with a massive case that shaped South London’s history—the tragic story of Damilola Taylor. But before we get into the heartbreak, we’re catching up on New Year’s resolutions,...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:40:21
Festive Fatalities: A Sinister South Christmas Special
Well Trevors... we've made it to the end of season 1, and so just for you, we've done a "selection box" of murder from South London. Turns out, we have ZERO CHILL when it comes to festive crime, and while we thought we'd find a couple of tales ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:28:23
Folie a Deux? The callous murder of Sarah Mayhew
Episode 31, and this week we're looking into the callous murder of Sarah Mayhew. This case is a really recent one, with the perpetrators not having been sentenced yet so expect some updates in the future! Listen as Hannah walks us through the d...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:00:16
Broken Promises: Tragedies in South London's Mental Health Support
Episode 30 is here! This week, we’re taking a deep dive into some of South London’s most tragic stories tied to mental health care—and let’s just say, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. We talk about the harrowing murders of Ilona Czuper in M...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:05:25
Demonic promises and police betrayals: The tragic story of Bibaa Henry & Nicole Smallman
This week, we unravel the devastating case of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, two sisters whose lives were tragically stolen during what should have been a beautiful celebration. From their bond as sisters to the horrific failures that compoun...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:04:55
The Penge Mystery: Harriet Staunton's Tragic Tale of Betrayal and Cruelty
Episode 28 Trevors!! In this episode, Rach (yes we know, it should be Han, but life got busy) dives into the harrowing case of Harriet Staunton, a wealthy South London woman subjected to unimaginable cruelty at the hands of her husband and his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:06:36
Lethal Love Triangle: The Chilling Case of Dina Sharpe
Episode 27!! We're heading back to Southwark! In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Dina Sharpe, a South London woman whose love and trust were betrayed in the worst way. Dina believed she’d found a future with Stephen Singer, but ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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48:58
Targeted: LGBTQ+ lives lost in South London
In this episode Han takes us through three tragic stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who faced violence and hate in South London, including both solved and unsolved cases. We uncover the lives behind the headlines, the struggles for justice and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:07:21
Haunts, Frights and Murder: It's the Sinister South Halloween Spooktacular!
Hi Trevor's, Hannah here... I'm putting out a public service announcement, this episode is all for Rach, I couldn't give a damn about Halloween, but I quite like her and she loves it. She calls it her "Spiritual Holiday", so...I buckled to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:18:42
Lost to Honour: The Tragic Death of Banaz Mahmod
In this episode of Sinister South, we dive into the deeply tragic case of Banaz Mahmood, a young Kurdish woman from South London whose life was taken in a devastating honour killing. After enduring years of abuse in a forced marriage, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:26:59
