‘This is not fiction. It’s real cases, real victims and real consequences’
Crime fighters: Cheryl Fergus Ferrll and David Swindle will be at the Cryer Arts Centre on May 10
David Swindle, one of the country’s best-known true crime detective figures, will be sharing his insights and memories of a lifetime’s work hunting down criminals when his show, Murder: A Search for The Truth, comes to the Cryer Arts Centre in Carshalton on May 10.
Co-hosting the event will be south London journalist, and Inside Croydon podcast regular, Cheryl Fergus-Ferrell.
Nearly 170,000 people attended Swindle’s show during a nationwide tour last year, but this is the first chance that people from Croydon and Sutton have had to see and hear him on their patch to discuss his approach to cold cases, forensics and legal issues.
“The Scottish Detective” has more than three decades of experience in policing. His work on the case of serial killer and sex offender, Peter Tobin, who was sentenced to a full-life term in prison, and the creation of Operation Anagram changed the way serial killers and cold cases are investigated in Britain.
People will also recognise David Swindle from his regular appearances on television crime documentaries and his high-profile on social media.
In his 2026 show Murder: A Search for The Truth, Swindle will share what really goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. It is a gripping live event where the former Strathclyde detective brings his vast experience of solving hundreds of major crimes, reviewing cold cases and supporting families through unimaginable loss.
Known for his straight-talking style and meticulous case analysis, Swindle lifts the lid on the pressures and breakthroughs that come with chasing killers and fighting for justice.
“I am excited to be coming to the Carshalton and the Croydon area and sharing the stage with well-known face Cheryl, who will bring a localised case and crime perspective to this event. This is one not to be missed,” Swindle said.
And Fergus-Ferrell said: “I’ve had an interest in true crime for over 30 years. Working with David in my hometown to highlight local stories with a focus on the victims is something I’m very excited to be a part of.”
This is not fiction. It’s real cases, real victims and real consequences.
Swindle will dissect some of the most complex investigations and cold cases, nationally and locally, offering a clarity, expertise and a relentless pursuit of the truth.
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