Wild Park is an area of land several miles from Brighton's coast. Within that park stands a wooden bench and a brass plaque, inscribed with the names of two little girls. When the bench was built, it sat between two maple trees that were planted in their memory. Karen and Nicola were only nine years old when they were murdered. The investigation to bring their killer to justice would take over three decades, and the toll it took on those involved was unimaginable — a failed trial, divorce, death...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 27
In 1976, a boy was photographed. The picture appeared in The Daily Mirror. The 3-year-old was marching up and down in front of a sentry who stood outside Clarence House in London. Wearing a faux Queen's Guard uniform, the boy was excited for the Trooping the Colour ceremony the next day. A snippet in the article mused about the child and his future. It read: "Dreaming, perhaps of the day when he can measure up to the real thing himself”. That boy was Mark Acklom. He chose a very different path t...
Dec 04, 2019•57 min•Season 4Ep. 26
THIS IS A CASE UPDATE. PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 3 - EPISODE 29 ’ FOR MORE DETAILS. Under Operation Ensign, Sussex Police completed one of the most significant mass DNA screenings in its history. Still, by December 2018 — the fifth anniversary of the murder, they were no further forward with capturing the person responsible. The killer appeared to have committed the perfect crime, and Valerie Graves’ death would forever remain a mystery. That was until July 10, 2019. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVIS...
Nov 27, 2019•26 min
A traffic warden discovers a man stabbed to death in a parked car. Scotland Yard struggle to find any clues that would link a suspect to the scene. A month later, they receive a call from a headteacher at a college around 70 miles away. Police were told the victim could have been killed as part of an initiation test for the special air service. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and production direction also by...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 25
During 2016, the cute and fuzzy creatures of Beatrix Potter’s famous children's books were being added to 50 pence coins to commemorate one hundred and fifty years since the author's birth. No one was to predict the coins, engraved with classic characters such as Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Jemima Puddle-Duck, would be the motivating factor behind a brutal murder. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also b...
Nov 13, 2019•44 min•Season 4Ep. 24
On Monday, November 6, 1978, Norah left her flat and ventured out in the late evening, planning to go to Southend-on-Sea, visiting a friend who was unwell. Norah’s car was parked in a garage behind The Old Ship pub, not even a hundred yards from her flat. Making the journey in the dark wasn’t too daunting as the car was merely a short walk away. Besides, there was plenty of foot traffic, and the streets were well lit. It was a journey she made often... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This ep...
Nov 06, 2019•38 min•Season 4Ep. 23
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 4 - EPISODE 21’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Nisha Patel-Nasri was attacked and murdered. Detectives believed that following a break-in, she was stabbed with her own knife. It was at first postulated the intruder had wanted the keys for the expensive limousines that were parked outside her home, or perhaps and less probable, her volunteer work as a special constable had made her a target. Officers working the case viewed CCTV footage around the time of Nisha’s mur...
Oct 30, 2019•41 min•Season 4Ep. 22
After doing some late-night accounting for her husband's business, Nisha was in the kitchen, putting together the things she would need for a chocolate foundation — one of the centrepieces at her brother's wedding. Nisha securely locked the property and retired to bed. As the residents of Sudbury Avenue were settling in for the night, the faint noise of cars passing was pierced by a high-pitched scream... (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written ...
Oct 23, 2019•40 min•Season 4Ep. 21
On June 30, 2016, the emergency services were called to an address in Leeds after a young man was struggling to breathe. What the paramedics found would remain with them for the rest of their lives... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and production direction also by Benjamin Fitton. Script editing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. Become a ‘ Patreon Producer ’ and get exclusive access...
Oct 16, 2019•57 min•Season 4Ep. 20
The idea of a trip to the local supermarket seems uneventful. So the last thing you would expect when taking your five-day-old baby out of the house for the first time is your sleeping newborn being punched in the face by a random stranger. The attack would lead to a stay in hospital and an ensuing trial for common assault on a baby that wasn't even a week old... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and productio...
Oct 10, 2019•24 min•Ep. 7
You may not be aware of who Ken Dodd is. A surreal stand-up, family-friendly Liverpudlian comedian and ventriloquist, Dodd began his career in the 1950s but really had his heyday in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. He is a distinctive looking man—his prominent features, a head of fluffy wild hair and protruding teeth, were often accompanied by a red, white and blue feather duster, a prop that Dodd called his tickle stick... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written ...
Oct 09, 2019•24 min•Ep. 6
An allotment is usually a place of tranquillity and community. Somewhere to watch your hard work grow. During 2017, at an allotment in London, something happened to change that sense of peace... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton. COURT DOCUMENTS and information from the following news orga...
Oct 02, 2019•40 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Raised in Swindon, Sallyann, or Sally as her mother would call her, had a happy childhood. Much like any other youngster at the time, Sallyann would ride her bike around the estate, enjoying walks in the park and family picnics. She was especially close to her mother. She was a happy child, but in her adolescence, she grew rebellious... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and production direction also by Benjami...
Sep 25, 2019•37 min•Season 4Ep. 18
He had already spent much of his teenage years in and out of facilities for youth offenders. Edinburgh-born Alastair Thompson, at only eighteen years old, was about to commit a heinous crime that would see him put behind bars for over a decade and a half... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitto...
Sep 18, 2019•37 min•Season 4Ep. 17
PLEASE LISTEN TO SEASON 4 - EPISODE 15 FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. On March 19, 2002, Linda Razzell vanished on her way to work. After a lengthy investigation, police set their sights on Linda’s estranged husband, Glyn. His whereabouts on the morning she went missing could not be accounted for, and a considerable amount of Linda’s blood was found in a car he had borrowed. Glyn Razzell was charged and the case went to trial, but he protested his innocence, insisting that the blood found i...
Sep 12, 2019•41 min•Season 4Ep. 16
At 8:40 am on the morning of Tuesday, March 19, 2002, Linda Razzell got into her red Ford Escort along with her partner Greg Worrall and three of her four children. She was running late, which was not uncommon... (Part 1 of 2) . *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and production direction also by Benjamin Fitton. Script editing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. COURT DOCUMENTS and inform...
Sep 11, 2019•41 min•Season 4Ep. 15
A nineteen-year-old Oxford student suddenly goes missing in 1991. Can the police weave their way through the lies to get to the truth?... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton. More information and episode references can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com Become a ‘ P...
Sep 04, 2019•47 min•Season 4Ep. 14
PLEASE LISTEN TO A CONFESSION (Part 1) FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. On March 24, 2011, Christopher Halliwell was arrested in connection with the suspected kidnapping of Sian O’Callaghan. Halliwell subsequently admitted to the murder, leading police to not only Sian’s body but the remains of another victim. After DNA testing, police identified the woman to be a Swindon native, Rebecca Godden-Edwards. During October 2012, Halliwell was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years for Sian’s murder, b...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher had been with the police force for 25 years. Following a missing persons appeal in 2011 — that quickly unravelled into a double murder inquiry — he couldn’t have imagined that his actions, to find the truth, would not only bring about the end of his career but almost cost him his life (Part 1 of 2). This episode is brought to you in association with ITV’s new true-crime drama ‘ A CONFESSION ’ from Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning writer Jeff Pope. Watch ...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 19 min
The New Forest is a beautiful and peaceful part of rural Hampshire. Purple heather covers grassland, horses roam freely, deer wander through the woodland. In 1986, the tranquillity was disturbed by one of the most heinous crimes in British history... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton. More...
Aug 21, 2019•55 min•Season 4Ep. 13
The official Murdertown podcast is returning for season 2 this September with Benjamin Fitton ( They Walk Among Us ). Are you ready to delve into the dark side of your town? These are the true crime stories from 10 more towns across the UK. Ten stories of people who might appear just like us — but are capable of evil. Get in touch to let us know which cases you'd like us to cover by using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Visit Murdertown, it's closer than you think. Subscribe on A...
Aug 10, 2019•1 min
Witches, warlocks, grave robbing and vampire hunters may seem like the subjects reserved for fantasy and horror films, but this case actually happened in 1970s Britain... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton. Order our new book ‘ They Walk Among Us’ here: https://bit.ly/2BZ5STR More informati...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 11
PLEASE LISTEN TO SEASON 4 - EPISODE 9 FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Following the murder of Michael Gregsten and the rape and attempted murder of Valerie Storie, a call was made to James Hanratty to turn himself in. Scotland Yard had dropped Peter Alphon as a suspect, and after questioning Charles ‘Dixie’ France. Police learned that Hanratty had referred to the upstairs back seat of a London bus as being a good place to dispose of unwanted goods. This was the exact place the murder weapon ...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The sun was barely starting to go down on the Summer evening in 1961 when Michael Gregsten and Valerie Storie pulled off the road into the cornfield at Dorney Reach, Buckinghamshire. They frequently went parking there, or “trysting” as was often said at the time. Sometimes others had the same idea, but on this particular Tuesday evening, it was just them and the faint sound of cars passing along the road behind. They sat in the grey Morris Minor for half an hour, smoking and chatting without the...
Jul 24, 2019•54 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Through their line of soft toys, Dena and Lee hoped their self-created character ‘Sean the Leprechaun’, on which their toys were based, would earn them a fortune and be developed into a hit animation film for children. Following a holiday in Florida, Dena convinced her husband that they would be earning £50 million through a deal she had struck with the Walt Disney company... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna & Benjamin Fitton. Illustratio...
Jul 17, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 8
PLEASE LISTEN TO SEASON 4 - EPISODE 6 FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Over the course of three days at Winchester Crown Court, the jury decided if the evidence the prosecution presented was sufficient enough to prove that Matthew Hamlen stabbed, robbed and bludgeoned to death 77-year-old Georgina Edmonds on the wet and grey afternoon of January 11, 2008. Hamlen had been in custody for the past 12 months since he was charged with murder, but always denied his involvement... (Part 2 of 2) . **...
Jul 04, 2019•43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Kiln Lane is a narrow road flanked by woodland, crossing the River Itchen, and winding south-east from the village of Otterbourne to the quiet hamlet of Brambridge in the south-east of England. Although isolated, measuring roughly a mile, the road is used as a commuter route, so a considerable amount of traffic passes through it during peak travel times. Shortly before 6 pm, on Friday, January 11, 2008, police were alerted to an address on the thoroughfare, close to the riverbank... (Part 1 of 2...
Jul 03, 2019•58 min•Season 4Ep. 6
At the end of May 1998, nearly two months after Sylvia Fleming went missing, building developer Patrick Haughey was woken early one morning by the telephone. Police needed access to a four-bedroom detached house he was developing on Circular Road in County Tyrone... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benja...
Jun 26, 2019•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Ruth and Dean Neave lived on Redmile Walk in the Welland Estate of Peterborough. Social services were highly involved with the family. The children were placed on the at-risk register, and Ruth was vocal with authorities about not being able to cope — she even threatened that she might hurt her children... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script e...
Jun 19, 2019•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In the 1980s, cases of consumer terrorism had reached a peak. You may have heard about the Tylenol murders in America. Seven people lost their lives when they consumed tablets from bottles purchased in chemists and supermarkets. They had no way of knowing the pills they swallowed were randomly laced with potassium cyanide. A few years later, the United Kingdom had its own scare when lethal contaminants were hidden in everyday products... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was resea...
Jun 12, 2019•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
