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Fugitives: Life on the Run - Part 1

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In this compelling episode of True Criminals, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero explore what it really means to live life on the run. Through firsthand stories and expert insight, they uncover the hidden realities of fugitives who slip through the cracks of justice—and those determined to catch them. Martin shares memorable cases from his long career in crime reporting, including the unsolved mystery of Lord Lucan, the quiet surrender of a killer in Cyprus, and the unexpected wedding of a bank robber hiding in Spain. These stories shed light on the psychology, logistics, and often surreal circumstances behind a fugitive's attempt to stay one step ahead of the law. He also reflects on how extradition laws and shifting international alliances have reshaped the pursuit of criminals across borders. Joining Martin and Helen in the studio is Nick Reynolds, son of Great Train Robbery mastermind Bruce Reynolds. Nick offers a rare and deeply personal account of growing up in hiding, constantly moving from place to place, with a childhood defined by secrecy, fear—and love. His reflections serve as a powerful lead-in to our upcoming double episode exploring one of Britain's most infamous heists TrueCriminals #Fugitives #LifeOnTheRun #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeReporting #MartinBrunt #HelenFospero #GreatTrainRobbery #NickReynolds #CrimeStories #Justice #CrimeJournalism ................................................. Shop Air Up here: Treat yourself or someone special to a refreshing twist with Air Up!  Enjoy 10% off your order using the code TRUECRIMINALS at ⁠airup.link/truecriminals⁠. Explore all their delicious flavours today. Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminals Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals Support Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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