Fred and Rose West: The House of Horrors, Part 2

05-11-2024 • 44 mins

Welcome to the chilling conclusion of our debut double episode on Fred and Rose West. In this riveting installment of True Criminals, hosts Martin and Helen are joined by Howard Sounes, the journalist and author of Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors.

Sounes, who was the first to bring this shocking case to the national press, provides an insider’s perspective on the harrowing excavation at 25 Cromwell Street, where unsettling evidence was unearthed, revealing the true extent of the Wests' crimes.

Join Martin and Helen as they engage with Sounes in a candid discussion about the far-reaching implications of this case on policing, the media, and public perception—covering aspects that many other true crime podcasts overlook.

With a keen eye for detail, Sounes traces the unusual childhoods of Fred and Rose West and meticulously chronicles their criminal activities. Tune in for a compelling exploration of one of Britain’s most notorious criminal couples and the shocking story that continues to captivate audiences today.

If you would like to read Howards book you can follow this link:

Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors

For Howards podcast on the Wests and the House of Horrors, listen here.

Unheard: The Fred and Rose West Tapes

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