Wheelchair Lies: The Double Life of John Siddell
In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson exposes the shocking case of John Siddell, a UK predator who sexually abused three young boys in Leicestershire — then spent years faking severe disability with his brother’s help to evade justice.
From wheelchair-bound court appearances to secret nights out at Elvis tribute events, pints at the social club, and everyday life captured on CCTV, the brothers’ elaborate deception unraveled thanks to determined police work. Hear how the lies finally crumbled, leading to long-awaited justice in 2026.
A story of manipulation…
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