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The Crime Desk 95 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. It takes you into the courtroom, bringing detail as evidence unfolds, examining key moments, and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. For ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, subscribe to The Crime Desk.

Episodes

Lucy Letby, The Inquiry: Babies Should Not Have Died
Lucy Letby, The Inquiry: Babies Should Not Have Died Sep 15, 2026 54:23 We now know for certain, babies should not have died at the Countess of Chester Hospital. In her scathing report into the failings which allowed Lucy Letby to harm babies for months, Lady Justice Thirlwall said three babies should not have died and seven more should not have been harmed. In her scathing report she condemned a fundamental lack of understanding of basic safeguarding regulations, a “
Lucy Letby, The Inquiry: The Hospital’s Day of Reckoning
Lucy Letby, The Inquiry: The Hospital’s Day of Reckoning Sep 15, 2026 1:00:23 Could Lucy Letby have been stopped sooner? Could babies have been saved? Was there an orchestrated hospital cover up? Were parents consistently lied to? Did a toxic hospital culture allow a serial killer to remain undetected for months? Today Lady Justice Thirlwall is likely to answer these questions and more when she publishes her long-awaited report into the failings at the Countess of Ches
Chris Brain: The Priest, The Cult, The Trial
Chris Brain: The Priest, The Cult, The Trial Sep 8, 2026 42:18 Today on the podcast Caroline and Ryan have the extraordinary allegations against a Church of England Priest, who ran what's been called a "cult" service to abuse his female "disciples". Chris Brain admits having sexual relations with worshippers at the infamous Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield in the 1980s and 1990s, but he's now accused of criminal offences. The allegation is the women he targe
Who cares about the Jury?
Who cares about the Jury? Sep 1, 2026 35:13 Does the law need to change in order to better protect jurors? That is what the House of Lords is now considering. Long-established laws means members of a jury are not allowed to discuss a case with anyone during a trial. And even after a trial is finished, what they can say about what they have seen and heard is limited. But it's now recognised that the evidence in many cases is traumatising and
Christopher Phillips: Did a Grief Disorder lead to a Prison Sentence?
Christopher Phillips: Did a Grief Disorder lead to a Prison Sentence? Aug 25, 2026 26:52 60-year-old Christopher Phillips kept his mother’s body in a freezer for almost three years, talking to her about her favourite television programmes and holding her hand as if she were still alive. A court heard that he was suffering from a little-known mental health condition called Prolonged Grief Disorder. But he also kept collecting her pension money - and he's now been sent to prison. I
Jools Sweeney: The Continued Search for Answers
Jools Sweeney: The Continued Search for Answers Aug 18, 2026 26:38 In this episode Liz speaks to Ellen Roome, the mum who has spent the past four years fighting for answers about the tragic death of her 14-year-old son Jools. After an inquest that lasted just 23 minutes and failed to properly examine his phone or social media activity, Ellen has now succeeded in getting the original verdict quashed by the High Court and a new inquest opened. Ellen tells Liz
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - "A Threat To All Women"
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - "A Threat To All Women" Aug 12, 2026 22:15 Simon Levy will never be released from prison. A judge today decided his crimes against three women were so horrific, so depraved, that he should spend the rest of his life behind bars.In this episode, Liz and Nick have all the details from an emotional day at the Old Bailey, including the words of Sheryl Wilkins’ mum Mary and sister Lindsay, and Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo’s daughter Nazly. They a
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - It was Predictable
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - It was Predictable Aug 11, 2026 32:15 In this episode Emeritus Professor of Criminology David Wilson tells Caroline that Simon Levy was a textbook sexual predator who should have never slipped through the net. He says the way Levy was attacking women on the tube always had the potential to escalate to rape and to murder and until all men are more willing to stand up and call out predatory behaviour, the danger men like Simon Levy pose
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - Verdict: Betrayed
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - Verdict: Betrayed Aug 7, 2026 36:32 Simon Levy has just been convicted of murdering two women and of raping a third. After hearing six weeks of evidence the jury at the Old Bailey decided his crimes did escalate, from serial sexual assault in public places to rape and murder. But we can know now he should and could have been stopped sooner. In this episode Caroline and Nick have all the details from the case including the catas
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - “This prosecution does not stand up”
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - “This prosecution does not stand up” Aug 4, 2026 18:46 In this episode Caroline and Nick have the final stages of this trial before the jury start to consider their verdicts. It’s the last opportunity for the barristers to persuade the jury of their arguments. On behalf of Simon Levy, the jury were told no crimes took place, the first alleged victim was not raped and the two dead women were not murdered - they died from drug use. Conversely the prosec
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - "Bare-Faced Liar"
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - "Bare-Faced Liar" Jul 31, 2026 12:43 In this episode Caroline and Nick bring you the latest from the Old Bailey as the jury hear the final closing speech from the prosecution before they retire to consider their verdicts. Prosecutor Tom Little KC described Simon Levy as a "bare-faced liar", telling the jury his decision not to give evidence was an attempt to hide the truth about what happened to the three women at the centre of the c
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - No Crimes
Simon Levy: A Sexual Predator - No Crimes Jul 28, 2026 33:10 In this episode Caroline and Nick have the start of the defence case - and the news that Simon Levy will not be giving evidence. His barrister Siobhan Grey KC told the judge he would not be going into the witness box to face questions but she said again he did not harm any of the woman at the centre of this case. She said no crimes were committed.Today we also have the latest from Hull Crown

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