Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through

Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through

September 1, 2026 · 59 min

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The episode discusses the police failures that allowed Wayne Couzens to murder Sarah Everard, highlighting missed opportunities and systemic issues in police vetting and accountability.

Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. SimpliSafe: For an exclusive 35% OFF and a FREE outdoor camera, click the link below and use the promo code: TRUECRIMEhttps://simplisafe.co.uk/build-my-system?utm_code=TRUECRIME How did a serving police officer with a history of concerning allegations remain in the Metropolitan Police? Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the murder of Sarah Everard by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens and the series of failures that preceded her death. They discuss the allegations of indecent exposure and other concerning behaviour linked to Couzens before the murder, the opportunities that were missed to identify the danger he posed, and the wider questions the case raises about police vetting, accountability and the protection of women. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE…

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