The new True Crime Podcast, an appointment with murder, examines cases of people who act as trustworthy medical actors commit murder.
Hosted by Dr. Andrew Johns and Dr. Harry Brunges, the series examines the psychology and patterns behind medical killers, bringing the presenter decades of forensic and clinical experience.
Dr. Johns is one of the UK's leading forensic psychiatrists and has testified in over 100 murder trials, while Dr. Bruny worked as a clinician and police surgeon for 16 years.
The pair meet as students at Guy Hospital and are now reunited to present this in-depth investigation of when the drug becomes fatal.
The series begins with the incident of Dr. John Bodkin Adams, a doctor who captivated the British elite. From a troubled childhood to a basement filled with stolen treasures, his case is one of the most frightening things in Britain.
They also explore the case of Harold Shipman and how the once modest Grand Prix became the most prolific serial killer in British history. This episode has been heard from Shipman's previous colleagues and offers a deep forensic dive into his mind, his drug addiction, and a system that has not been able to catch him sooner.
The host explores the systemic obstacles that have allowed these crimes to be undetected for a long time, as well as the psychological traits shared by many medical killers. Cases, from Victorian addicts to modern criminals, each episode focuses on different figures in the history of medical crime.
Pre-orders for the murder release on Wednesday, May 28th. The episode was released weekly on Apple and Spotify. Crime Desk subscribers will have immediate access to the complete series, along with ad-free listening and bonus content from other crime shows, including trials.
