A BRAND new episode of the Oxford Mail's newest crime podcast is out now. 

The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of all the latest trials, sentences, and more taking place across Oxfordshire’s courts.

Each episode focuses on the biggest and latest trial heard in Oxfordshire as well as covering some highly-read sentences, plea hearings, inquests, and more.

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Episode 12 goes into detail about the dangerous driving trial of Leigh Kuehnel, who was jailed for 'reversing at speed' into retired academic Dr Shirley Pike.

The incident took place in Oxford in August, 2022. Dr Pike was hospitalised for four months following the crash.

Kuehnel denied any wrongdoing.

The podcast also goes into detail about the trial and sentencing of Dennis Hawkins, who was jailed for sexually abusing two children - one when he was a teen and one whilst he was in his 60s.

It also touches on the inquest of Aimee Trinder, a young girl who took her own life after finding out her boyfriend was allegedly cheating on her with her best friend.

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To listen to the newest episode of the podcast, head to Apple, Spotify, and more. 

Listeners only need to search for 'The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast'.

Have questions for the podcast? Email gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk with the subject heading 'Crime Podcast Question'.