In Court Podcast
Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.
Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.#
Series 6. Bodies In The Suitcases
Two bodies, two suitcases, one man, one bridge. Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol.
Previous series:
1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon 鈥� Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.
2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole.
3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby.
4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.
5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.
Episodes to download
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4. Killer on the Run—Bodies In The Suitcases
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Two suitcases containing body parts are discovered on Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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3. "What's in there, a body?"—Bodies In The Suitcases
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Mosquera takes the bodies from London to Bristol.
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2. Porn Performer Turned Killer—Bodies In The Suitcases
Tue 22 Jul 2025
How Yostin Mosquera killed Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso in a London flat.
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1. Three Very Different Men—Bodies In The Suitcases
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Uncovering how victims Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth met their killer.
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Introducing... Bodies In The Suitcases—Bodies In The Suitcases
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol.
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Sentencing—Southport Stabbings
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is jailed for a minimum of 52 years.
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Terrorism Charge—Southport Stabbings
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Why Southport killer Axel Rudakubana isn鈥檛 a terrorist, despite a terrorism charge.
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Violent Past—Southport Stabbings
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Examining the violent past of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana
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Guilty—Southport Stabbings
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Teenager Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport.
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Introducing... Southport Stabbings—Southport Stabbings
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.
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The Impact—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 24 Oct 2024
What questions and debates does the Chris Kaba case highlight?
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Who was Chris Kaba?—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 22 Oct 2024
As reporting restrictions lift post-verdict, we learn about Chris Kaba's criminal past.
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The Verdict—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 22 Oct 2024
The trial concludes with the jury finding Martyn Blake not guilty of Chris Kaba's murder.
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The Closing Arguments—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Before the jury retires, the barristers have one last chance to argue their case.
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The Burden of Proof—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 17 Oct 2024
With the trial almost over, the judge advises the jury on how to reach a verdict.
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Officer Blake in the Witness Box: The Cross-Examination—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not aim for Chris Kaba's head or intend to kill him.
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Officer Blake in the Witness Box—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Martyn Blake tells the jury he was "filled with dread" before he killed Chris Kaba.
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Experts, Explanations and an Apology—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 10 Oct 2024
The court hears Martyn Blake is "sorry" but insisted actions were "lawful and necessary".
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Officers in the Witness Box—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 8 Oct 2024
The trial continues with nine police officers giving evidence.
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The Trial Begins—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 3 Oct 2024
The trial begins with the prosecution arguing Martyn Blake's actions were unjustifiable.
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Introducing... Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Firearms officer Martyn Blake is on trial over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba.
