On this episode of 5 minutes with I decided to do something different as we were celebrating our 200th episode this month. I decided to answer the 5 minutes with questions that I have asked lots of other people to answer! It was more difficult than I thought it would be. Listen in next month for 5 minutes with someone else from the True Crime Community. Music by: dl-sounds.com Follow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4 ...
Aug 28, 2022•8 min
On the 10th of November 1994, 31 year old Mum Shona Stevens popped to the shops on the Bourtreehill estate in Irvine, Scotland. She was just nipping out to grab one can of Guinness at the local Co-op at just after Midday. Little did anyone know that she would be attacked and murdered on her way home just yards from her house. Shona's case is still unsolved despite some publicity just last year in 2021. Important information provided by: Contemporary news articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ h...
Aug 21, 2022•33 min
On the 29th of July 1981, Vishal Mehrotra had been watching the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana with his family in London where he lived. While the rest of the country and the world continued to watch the festivities, 8 year old Vishal disappeared from a street in Putney. His remains were found 7 months later in Surrey and foul play was thought to be involved. The events following this would lead the police and the public down a dark and terrifying road and one which has not led to ...
Aug 07, 2022•34 min
On this episode of 5 minutes with, I spoke to Jess from the Outlines Podcast. She told me about her background, the cases she can't stop thinking about and told us some little known things about herself. If you haven't listened to Outlines, follow the links below to find the podcast and also find the link to our collaboration episode that we did together. https://theoutlinespodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-outlines-podcast-uk-true-crime/id1325180386 Here is the link to our ...
Jul 30, 2022•9 min
On the 5th of November 1983, 26 year old Lloyd Simpson was shot twice in his flat in Shoreditch in London. He seemed like an unlikely victim of such an execution style murder and the police couldn't understand why it had happened. His murder was featured on only the 5th released episode of Crimewatch however nothing was discovered about the killer or killers. Lloyd's case is the only Crimewatch episode where a picture of the victim hasn't been released. His case is still unsolved. Important info...
Jul 24, 2022•19 min
In this special episode, Jess from the Outlines Podcast and I bring you two short episodes. While these episodes have no connection and take place decades apart, they have two women at their heart who have been forgotten over the years. Both of these cases discuss issues involving the way mental health has been approached over the years and even the way that true crime has been reported in the newspapers. Importantly, they are both cases where open verdicts have been reached. After the episodes,...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min
On this 5 Minutes With bonus episode, I speak to Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast podcast. He tells us about how he got started in the True Crime community, his interest in true crime and a fascinating fact about himself! Listen to the True Crime Enthusiast wherever you get your podcasts or go straight to his website for links and some of his fabulous blog posts: https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/ Follow Paul on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tc_enthusiast Facebook: https://www...
Jun 26, 2022•11 min
On the 22nd March 2002, 15 year old Robert Williams left his home in the village of Resolven in South Wales and his family haven't seen him since. No trace of him has been found and all lines of enquiry haven't led to any concrete answers. If you have any information about Robert Williams' disappearance please contact South Wales Police by using any of these methods quoting occurence 62070210819. By sending a private message on Facebook/Twitter Via email at: PublicServiceCentre@south-wales.polic...
Jun 19, 2022•15 min
On October the 21st 2009, Alan Wood went shopping at the supermarket and then headed to his local pub The Willoughby Arms in Lincolnshire. It was a normal day and his usual routine. When he didn't arrive at work the next night, people became worried and a colleague went to his home. He found an awful sight; Alan had been tortured and murdered. His murder is still unsolved and his family deserve answers. Important information provided by: https://www.lincs.police.uk/police-forces/lincolnshire-pol...
Jun 05, 2022•20 min
In this month's 5 Minutes With we talk to Mike from Murder Mile about how he got started in podcasting, the case he can't stop thinking about and some little known facts about himself! Sit down, relax with a cuppa and listen! If you want to hear more from Mike and his podcast Murder Mile head over to your favourite podcast player and find him or use this link to his website to learn more:https://www.murdermiletours.com/podcast.html Music by: dl-sounds.com Follow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podca...
May 31, 2022•13 min
On the 6th of July 1984, Bill Hodge dropped his wife Marion off at the Whitesands bus station near Lockerbie in Scotland. She never returned home and nobody has seen her since. None of her bank accounts have been touched in the years since she disappeared and the reason for her disappearance is unknown. She left on her son's 15th birthday and her family know she would never have done this. Police have since changed her missing person case to a murder investigation. Important information provided...
May 22, 2022•21 min
On the 28th of February 1979, Joe Gallagher and Frieda Hunter were discovered in a pool of blood in their bed in their home at 3 Hallbottom Street in Hyde, Greater Manchester. One of Joe's colleagues had entered the home through a downstairs broken window and discovered the couple. Joe and Frieda's lives were analysed thoroughly by the police and in the press which caused the family even more distress. The murders are still unsolved. Important information provided by: https://www.manchestereveni...
May 08, 2022•25 min
On this episode of 5 minutes with we are joined by true crime podcaster and writer James Renner. He answers questions about how he got started in podcasting, the cases that he can't stop thinking about and some unknown facts about himself! If you want to find out more about James head over to his website and find his podcasts wherever you listen: https://jamesrenner.com/ Music by: dl-sounds.com Follow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/...
Apr 29, 2022•8 min
On the 28th of September 1939, 4 year old Joyce Cox was walking home from Whitchurch Infants School in Whitchurch, Cardiff with her cousin and older brother Dennis. Somewhere along the few minute journey, Joyce disappeared and her family couldn't find her anywhere. Her body was later found and it was discovered that she had been strangled. Joyce's case became cold when no new leads came in but her family now hope that DNA can be used to solve her murder . Information provided by: http://www.unso...
Apr 24, 2022•26 min
On Tuesday the 1st of September 1998, 17 year old Sean Ryan left his home in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland with £300 from his savings account and has not been seen by his family since. He was later spotted over 200 miles away in Galway and later in County Clare on the Saturday evening however since then there has been no confirmed sightings of him. Where has Sean gone and why did he leave in the first place? Important information provided by: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-irel...
Apr 10, 2022•22 min
This month's bonus episode of 5 Minutes With features Robin from the Trail Went Cold. Robin answers questions about his background, how the podcast got started and the case that he can't stop thinking about. If you haven't already listened to the Trail Went Cold, find it wherever you listen to podcasts and also find the podcast on all social media platforms. Website: https://www.trailwentcold.com/ Do you have a suggestion for who you want to hear from on 5 Minutes With? Email me at theunseenpod@...
Mar 30, 2022•11 min
On the 30th of October 1969, Helen Puttock headed out to the Barrowland Ballroom with her sister Jeannie. The pair loved dancing and while Helen's husband George could look after their two sons, the sisters made the most of a night out together. Jeannie travelled back with her sister in a taxi along with another man they had met while they were out. She got out of the taxi and Helen went on to her house. She never arrived. Her body was found in a back yard close to her home. She had been murdere...
Mar 27, 2022•28 min
On the 16th of August 1969, Jemima McDonald was on the way for a night out at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland. Her sister Margaret usually went with her but that night she stayed at home and watched Jemima's children. Jemima didn't return to collect them and Margaret got worried. She would eventually find Jemima's body amongst debris and rubbish in an abandoned building. Glasgow Police now had two murders on their hands and they both revolved around the Barrowland Ballroom. Were the...
Mar 20, 2022•19 min
On the 22nd of February 1968, auxillary nurse Patricia Docker headed for a night out at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. She never returned and was she was found murdered close to her home. She had been stripped naked and her handbag thrown in a nearby river. This would be the start of the one of the longest running Scottish investigations that has ever been conducted and would remain one of the countries most enduring mysteries. Part 1 of 3. Important information provided by: BBC Documentary...
Mar 13, 2022•27 min
In this first bonus episode of 5 Minutes With, I speak to Aaron from Generation Why. He answers questions about his background, how he got started and cases that he can't stop thinking about. Listen in to this great interview with a podcast that needs no introduction! If you want to hear more from Generation Why find them on any of your podcast apps or here: https://genwhypod.com/ This is a monthly bonus episode and we have lots of exciting people coming up who have kindly got involved. If you h...
Feb 20, 2022•8 min
On the 19th of May 1979, Sister Jacinta Bracken left the Stella Maris Convent in Swansea city centre to go and buy a present for her Mum for her birthday. She set off walking which was something she enjoyed and made plans to walk with one of the other sisters that night. She never made it back to carry out these plans though. That day she disappeared without a trace with her handbag being found on a nearby beach. She is still missing, Important information provided by: https://www.walesonline.co...
Jan 30, 2022•18 min
On Feburary the 3rd 2003, 27 year old Margaret Muller went jogging in Victoria Park in Hackney in London. Margaret was an artist from the US who was now studying and living in London. That morning should have been like any other but it wasn't. That morning she was brutally stabbed and murdered in a seemingly random attack. The case has still not been solved. Important information provided by: https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/unsolved-murder-female-jogger-27-21274390 https://www.mi...
Jan 16, 2022•20 min
Day 12 of 12 in our mini series focused on missing people throughout the UK. On the 23rd of June 2014, 56 year-old Robert Hutchinson left his home in Hendon, Sunderland and went to get petrol from a local Asda supermarket. He filled up and left the forecourt in his blue Nissan Micra. He has never been seen again. Police are treating Robert's disappearance as a murder investigation and his family just want answers. Important information provided by: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18948380...
Dec 31, 2021•13 min
Day 11 of 12 in our mini series focusing on missing people throughout the UK. On the 31st of August, 16 year old Jordan Ratcliffe got a lift of his aunt Kimberley into Manchester City Centre. He was heading to a Men's hostel for a while as his Grandad was ill and they needed some space in the house for him to recover. He got out of the car on Tib Street in the Northern Quarter with his rucksack and £5. He was never seen again. Important information provided by: https://www.manchestereveningnews....
Dec 30, 2021•14 min
Day 10 of 12 in our mini series about missing people throughout the UK. On the 22nd of April 2015, Luiri or Laura as she was known travelled with her family from Margate in Kent to London Heathrow airport. They had a planned trip to Egypt that day. When they arrived at the airport, she never boarded the plane. She disappeared at Heathrow that day and hasn't been seen since. Important information provided by: https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/unsolved-heathrow-airport-disappearance-...
Dec 29, 2021•12 min
Day 9 of 12 in our mini series focused on missing people throughout the UK. On the 23rd of April 1976, 3 year old Sandy Davidson was playing in his Grandparents' garden with his sister in Irvine in Ayrshire, Scotland, Their dog Kissy ran out of the newly opened gate and Sandy and his sister ran into the street after the dog. His sister Donna returned but Sandy didn't. He has never been since again since. Important information provided by: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sister-m...
Dec 28, 2021•16 min
Day 8 of 12 in our mini series focused on Missing People throughout the UK. On Sunday the 2nd of March 1986, 16 year old Kevin Hicks left his home in Croydon , South London to buy eggs for his home economics exam at school the next day. He left home with only £1 and the shop was only a few minutes away. He never returned. His younger sister has been advocating for him ever since and just wants answers. Important information provided by: https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/19127079.35-years-...
Dec 27, 2021•15 min
Day 7 of 12 in our mini series focusing on missing people across the UK. On the 20th of May 2021, 19 year old Jamie Cannon left his home in Saltcoats in Scotland and hasn't been seen since. There has only been a few sightings of him in the local area but there has been no real information since then. Over 6 months later he has still not been found. If you know anything about the disappearance of Jamie Cannon please contact police on 101 and quote reference number 1623. Important information prov...
Dec 26, 2021•12 min
Just a quick little Christmas message to say thank you for the year and that I hope you have a fabulous start to 2022! Music by DL Sounds Follow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4 Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRaw Follow the Unseen Podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-unseen-podcast Join our Facebook group https://ww...
Dec 25, 2021•2 min
Day 6 of 12 focusing on missing people in the UK. On the 12th of March 1999, Kevin Palmer travelled back from Spain to the UK to visit family and friends. He had been living there with his wife and daughter for about 10 years and flew back into Gatwick. He went for a night out with some friends that night but after that vanished. His family reported him missing with police believing foul play took place. Important information provided by: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26045880 ...
Dec 24, 2021•13 min
