In November 1991, the Kent town of Gillingham was shaken by the senseless murder of 18-year-old Lara Perrill.

Lara was a much-loved daughter, sister, niece, and grandchild. She was just beginning her adult life, spending time with friends and making plans for the future. Her warmth and youth made what happened to her all the more devastating.

When Lara failed to make it home after a night out, the search to find her ended in tragedy. As detectives pieced together the events of that night, they soon found themselves dealing with a man whose history of violence and suppressed rage had gone unchecked for years. The question became not just how he could have committed such an act, but whether anything might have stopped him sooner.

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in September 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.

This month's stories include:

1. Woman threatened to expose her ex's "wee chipolata" online
2. Man charged with murder after Headingley attack as victim named
3. Meat smuggling crisis risks ‘major disease outbreak’ in UK
4. Man jailed for life after birthday celebrations lead to Salford murder
5. FBI 'most wanted' man captured in North Wales facing 90 years
6. (NEW SEGMENT) The Contraband Chronicles: 71-year-old tried to smuggle £640k worth of cocaine into UK in mobility scooter
7. Influencer Lola Doll shot in Guyana
8. Six killed in rush hour bus shooting in Jerusalem
9. Thief arrested because he forgot to log off Facebook after burglarising a home
10. 'Dumb' American criminals attempt robbery with ‘permanent marker pen disguises’
11. Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex

Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the September 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.

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In the summer of 2011, the market town of Hexham in Northumberland was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of one of its best-loved residents.

77-year-old Judith Richardson was a familiar face in the community known for her gentle nature, her loyalty to friends and family, and her daily walks with her little Westie, Hamish. Her life of kindness and quiet service made what happened to her all the more shocking.

As police worked to piece together how such a brutal crime could unfold in a quiet street, they uncovered a trail of evidence that pointed to a man with a violent past and a history of preying on the vulnerable. The question was whether they could prove it.

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Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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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.

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