Kenya’s Wildlife Murder Mystery

Kenya’s Wildlife Murder Mystery

From True Crime Reports by Al Jazeera

September 21, 2025 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 19

About this episode

The episode explores the murder of Esmond Bradley Martin, a conservationist who exposed wildlife trafficking.

Esmond Bradley Martin spent decades going undercover in the dangerous world of ivory and rhino horn trafficking, risking his life to expose shadowy smuggling rings and the powerful figures protecting them. But just as he was preparing to reveal his most explosive findings yet, Esmond was found murdered in his grand Nairobi home.  Was this the revenge of an illegal wildlife syndicate he’d finally crossed, or is there more to Esmond’s death? Was it because of his work - or was it a different reason altogether? True Crime Reports is nominated for the Signal Awards for Most Innovative Video Podcast and Best True Crime Podcast. While we wait for the judges' decisions, you can help us win the listeners' vote.   Vote True Crime Reports for Best True Crime Podcast. In this episode: Dr Paula Kahumbu, ( @paulakahumbu ), conservationist and campaigner Dan Stiles, ( @Kenyadan10 ), Wildlife Trade Investigator Episode credits:  This episode was written and produced by Anna Staufenberg and hosted by Halla Mohieddeen. Executive Producer: Ney Alvarez Production Manager: Bronte Baskin Senior Producers: Marthe van der Wolf  Post-Production Supervisor…

People in this episode

Host: Halla Mohieddeen

Guests: Dr Paula Kahumbu, Dan Stiles

Topics covered

  • wildlife trafficking
  • murder investigation
  • ivory trade
  • conservation
  • smuggling rings

Keywords

  • Esmond Bradley Martin
  • wildlife trafficking
  • ivory
  • rhino horn
  • murder
  • conservation

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Organizations: Al Jazeera, True Crime Reports

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