It was just before lunchtime on Sunday, November 25, 2001, when Glenys Groom, a meals-on-wheels volunteer, made her way to the home of an elderly client. Mabel Leyshon was a 90-year-old widow, living alone in a beige brick bungalow in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on Anglesey. Glenys approached Mabel’s front door and knocked loudly. She received no response… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Camden Town in London is home to bustling markets, street food vendors and alternative clothing shops. It's popular with both locals and tourists alike. However, it was once known as a sordid area full of distilleries, pubs, and sex workers, not to mention being the location of a murder that still remains unsolved over a hundred years later… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and pro...
Aug 10, 2022•55 min•Season 7Ep. 7
The doctor managed to get inside, slamming the door behind him and securing the lock. He grabbed his iPhone and attempted to call for help. He tried to use facial recognition to unlock the device, but the blood on his face rendered him unrecognisable. The doctor struggled as blood also covered the phone, making it difficult to use the touch screen… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations ...
Aug 03, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 6
It is estimated that around 170,000 people are reported missing each year in the United Kingdom. Of that number, approximately 98,000 are adults, and more than 70,000 are children. The average age for a first-time runaway is 13, and one out of four missing children will have been the victims of physical or sexual abuse. Children living in residential care are three times more likely to run away than peers living with their families. Those in care are also more vulnerable to abduction and groomin...
Jul 27, 2022•48 min•Season 7Ep. 5
“You are a farmer's daughter, and you expected to become a farmer's wife. When your fiancé broke off the engagement and married another woman, you wrought upon the newly married couple a terrible revenge. You planned in cold fury and executed with ruthless precision the killing of your rival” — Mr Justice Waite, Leeds Crown Court, May 1991 *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and produ...
Jul 24, 2022•44 min•Season 7Ep. 4
THIS IS A CASE UPDATE . PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 4 - EPISODE 4. After almost three decades, one of the most heartbreaking and troubling child murders in the history of the UK has been solved. How did the investigators finally catch six-year-old Rikki Neave’s killer?… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direc...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 3
REPLAY . There has been a significant update to the investigation since this episode was released, so we are re-releasing it as a refresher, before a detailed case update is published in several days time. ****** 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 ...
Jul 17, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 4
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 7 - EPISODE 1’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. On Thursday, March 21, 2002, Amanda Dowler, known as Milly, did not come home from school. After her final lesson, the 13-year-old had left Heathside secondary school, and began her usual journey home to Walton Park… (Part 2 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direct...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In 2022, a convicted murderer made a startling confession. The prisoner had been incarcerated for killing young women over a two-year period between 2002 and 2004. Levi Bellfield claimed he had been responsible for attacking a mother and her daughters in 1996. Michael Stone was found guilty of the murders of Lin and Megan Russell, and the attempted murder of Josie Russell, in 1998, but Stone had always claimed he was innocent. Bellfield has a reputation for confessing to things or withholding in...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 1
‘They Walk Among Us’ returns for Season 7 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com MUSIC: Tesseract by Cody Martin Tech Nostalgia by Cody Martin Arcadia by Cody Martin Ways of The Hunt by Cody Martin They Walk Among Us is part of the Acast Creator Network - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast Instagram - https:/...
Jul 02, 2022•6 min
The pathologist found bruises and abrasions on Sandra's hands as though she had been in a physical altercation. There was also an abrasion on the left side of her neck. The cable tie had been pulled up and back towards the left side of her throat, something inconsistent with a self-inflicted injury. The use of cable ties in suicides was almost unheard of. In fact, the only time cable ties had been used to inflict death had been in murder cases… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode wa...
Jun 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 21
Nottinghamshire has a rich history of stories and legends. It's the home of Robin Hood, an outlaw and a rebel who stole from the rich to give to the poor. Robin Hood and his band of merry men lived in Sherwood Forest, hiding from the Sheriff of Nottingham and rebelling against the tyranny of a cruel prince. As Nottingham's famed hero, Robin Hood’s story is known worldwide. But, for every hero, there is a villain. A villain is defined in the dictionary as a cruelly malicious person involved in or...
Jun 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 20
Finding prospective matches through dating websites and apps is a valid and popular way to meet people. While most online interactions do not result in a date, some lead to a meeting in person. However, the exchange may or may not result in what both parties set out to find. There is a small minority of users who utilise dating apps for both sexual and financial extortion... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additiona...
Jun 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 19
The Jesus Army, also known as The Jesus Fellowship Church, was established in 1969 by Pastor Noel Stanton. It was part of the British New Church Movement, which promised its followers: “Warm Brotherhood, Loving Care, and Unity”. However, behind the façade of kindness and compassion, the movement held a disturbing secret… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by ...
Jun 19, 2022•45 min•Ep. 18
In 1988, a Ballycastle farmer was tending his flock of sheep in Ballypatrick Forest. The popular picnic spot, full of wildlife and scenic views toward the Causeway Coast, is the perfect place for families to discover nature. But on this day, April 20, as the farmer strolled to a remote clearing in the western corner of the forest, he unwittingly made an alarming discovery — the lifeless body of a partially naked young woman lying face down… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was re...
Jun 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 17
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 49’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. It appeared as though justice was served when Michael Stone was convicted of the murders of Lin and Megan Russell and the attempted murder of Josie Russell. But as the case unravelled over the following weeks, months and years, did the new developments cast doubt on Stone’s involvement?… (Part 2 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson ...
Jun 08, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 50
Half of the members of a happy family are murdered in one day. There is one survivor of the motiveless attack — a 9-year-old girl, clinging to life, hanging on, by the finest of threads. Will the correct perpetrator of these ruthless crimes be punished in the case known as The Chillenden Murders?… (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production ...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 49
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 47’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. In a shocking case of mistaken identity, 17-year-old Aamir Siddiqi’s life was savagely brought to an end when he was stabbed to death. The two men accused of the killing stood in the dock, blaming each other for the crime. The person who allegedly ordered the botched murder had fled the country. However, he was captured by the Indian authorities and was awaiting extradition. Agonisingly, protracted legal proceedings pro...
May 25, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 48
Two men hiding their faces in balaclavas showed up at a property on Ninian Road in Cardiff and forced their way inside. It was just after half-past one on the afternoon of Sunday, April 11, 2010…. (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion podcast ‘T...
May 18, 2022•54 min•Season 6Ep. 47
The role of the prison system is to punish offenders, protect the public, and rehabilitate inmates. In the majority of cases, convicted offenders can be reformed and re-enter society to live a productive, law-abiding existence, but in some instances, prison can bring out the worst in people who are already deemed dangerous… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by...
May 11, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 46
Lifeboats and helicopters were dispatched to try and find the missing man. Although they hoped Russell was somehow clinging to life, the conditions were treacherous, making it extremely hard for the search party to see anything. After they failed to find any sign of Russell Causley or his body in the vast waters, the police had to notify his daughter, Samantha, of her father's disappearance… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emil...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 45
THIS IS A CASE UPDATE. PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘BONUS EPISODE 16’ FOR MORE DETAILS. "Have you read Dickens? Austen? Start with Pride and Prejudice and Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Think about Hardy. Think about Trollope. On January 4, you will tell me what you have read and I will test you on it. I will test you, and if I think you are lying to me, you will suffer. I will be watching you, Ben John, every step of the way. If you let me down you know what will happen" - Jud...
Apr 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 16
When we think of good fortune, we imagine a loving family, being healthy, and maybe even a financial windfall from winning the lottery. Emma Brown had all three… then things rapidly fell apart. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion podcast ‘They Walk Among Ame...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 44
A teenager is found bound, tortured and murdered in his own home. A suspect is apprehended and brought to trial. But could a family member really be responsible, and was the right person behind bars?… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion podcast ‘They Walk Am...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 43
Spend your days in constant excruciating pain or be allowed to peacefully end your life on your own terms? A deliberate act of murder or violent assault? Personal opinions are divided concerning the death of Mark Van Dongen… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our compani...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 42
The enviable life of a socialite and her rich husband was not all that it appeared to be. Scratch the impeccable surface of the Baekeland family, and you would find violence, abuse and betrayal… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion pod...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 41
A teacher and a schoolboy were found bruised and bloody in a brutal attack. Detectives must unpick a problematic personal life to gather evidence… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion podcast ‘They Walk Among America' here: https://play.acast.com/s/they-walk-...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 40
Elderly people in and around South London were fearful they could be the next. The man, the press dubbed The Night Stalker, entered the homes of the most vulnerable by prying their windows open in the early hours. With the predator still at large, did anyone feel safe... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production dir...
Mar 16, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 39
PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 37’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Donald Hume was charged with the murder of Stanley Setty. However, once the evidence had been presented at the trial, jurors could not reach a verdict. Hume would subsequently admit his guilt on a charge of accessory to murder and was sentenced to 12 years, but only after a second jury were instructed to return a verdict of not guilty to the murder charge. The prosecution felt it was not in the “interests of justice” to...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 38
The torso of an adult male was discovered by an unsuspecting hunter in the marshes. Who was the unfortunate victim? And will the perpetrator be punished?... (Part 1 of 2) *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to our companion podcast ‘They Walk Among Am...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 37
