{"podcast":{"title":"British Murders with Stuart Blues","slug":"british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515","podcast_index_feed_id":1328515,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67c198ecc003bff532f5476d","website_url":"https://www.britishmurders.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67c198ecc003bff532f5476d/1761059814121-5f91d109-7391-4f9e-b91b-b7ed2b12af4f.jpeg","author":"Stuart Blues","episode_count":391,"summary":"British Murders is a UK true crime podcast exploring both headline making investigations and lesser known cases that deserve to be remembered. Hosted by Yorkshireman Stuart Blues, the show covers listener suggested cases from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode examines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the wider social, cultural, and historical context surrounding the crime. The show covers British crime cases ranging from domestic abuse, coercive control, missing persons, policing failures, miscarriages of justice, and the long-term effects of violent crime on those left behind. With care, balance, and empathy, placing victims, not offenders, at the centre of every story, British Murders focuses on the human cost of murder and the lasting impact on families and communities. Alongside case deep dives, the podcast features conversations with journalists, authors, campaigners, and criminal justice professionals about responsible true crime storytelling. New episodes every Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T02:17:07.784064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515"},"episode":{"title":"Torture and Murder in West London: The Shakira Spencer Case | Ep. 240","slug":"torture-and-murder-in-west-london-the-shakira-spencer-case-ep-240","published_at":"2026-04-01T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515/torture-and-murder-in-west-london-the-shakira-spencer-case-ep-240","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515","url":"https://shows.acast.com/british-murders-with-stuart-blues/episodes/shakiraspencer","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67c198ecc003bff532f5476d/e/69cad6a7bfb99db0bc02b9df/media.mp3","summary":"The shocking torture and murder of Shakira Spencer in Ealing, West London, is one of the most disturbing UK true crime cases in recent years. In September 2022, the 35-year-old was found dead in her Hanwell flat after not being seen for weeks. What initially appeared to be a welfare concern quickly unravelled into a horrifying case involving prolonged abuse, coercive control, and extreme violence at the hands of people she trusted. In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I break down the full case, including the roles of Shaun Pendlebury, Ashana Studholme, and Lisa Richardson, the investigation by the Metropolitan Police, and the disturbing details revealed during the Old Bailey trial. This UK true crime story highlights issues around vulnerability, manipulation, and missed warning signs, and serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous coercive control and abuse can become when left unchecked. Exclusive content: Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"The shocking torture and murder of Shakira Spencer in Ealing, West London, is one of the most disturbing UK true crime cases in recent years. In September…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1865,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515/episodes/torture-and-murder-in-west-london-the-shakira-spencer-case-ep-240/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/british-murders-with-stuart-blues-1328515/torture-and-murder-in-west-london-the-shakira-spencer-case-ep-240.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}