13 Years For Killing His Wife? The Death Of Joanna Simpson
True Crime with Elli Mac
06/04/25
•48m
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When a strange 999 call came in on 1st November 2010 from Robert Brown—claiming he wanted to come into the police station to speak with officers—red flags were immediately raised.
He refused to share much information, claiming his lawyer had advised against it. But he did admit it involved his ex-wife, Joanna Brown.
Joanna had been reported missing earlier that morning after she didn’t drop her children off at school.
Was Joanna okay?
Had Robert Brown harmed her?
Previous Episode
In 1986, the brutal murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall sent shockwaves through Birkenhead. She had been beaten, and left in a dark alleyway — a horrifying crime that triggered the largest manhunt Merseyside had ever seen.
29-year-old Peter Sullivan was arrested, and soon after, convicted. Despite an initial series of apparent confessions and retractions during intense police questioning, Peter insisted he was innocent. For more than 38 years, he and his defence team fought to prove that the police had the wrong man.
In May 2025, the Court of Appeal agreed and ruled him an innocent man. Peter Sullivan’s conviction was quashed, ending what is now believed to be the longest-running miscarriage of justice in British history.
But if Peter didn’t kill Diane Sindall... then who did?
This is the case of a young woman’s tragic death — and a man’s decades-long battle to clear his name.
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Can Arslan: The Neighbour Who Promised To Kill — And Did
June 16, 2025
•25m
On the 5th of October, 2021, Matthew Boorman arrived home after a long day at work. He had no idea what was waiting for him.
As he stepped out of his car, his neighbour of 12 years, Can Arslan, suddenly lunged at him. Can stabbed Matthew repeatedly — brutally, and without mercy.
Then, with Matthew dying on the ground, Can sat down... lit a cigarette... and calmly walked away. But he wasn’t finished. Moments later, he headed straight for the next house.
How many more would fall victim to his rampage?
Could anyone stop him in time?
And what drove Can Arslan to turn a quiet suburban street into a scene of horror?
This is the story of a man fuelled by rage, delusion, and revenge — and the system that saw the warning signs but failed to stop him.
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