Unbelievable True Crime

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The Freezer Apr 15, 2019

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You're supposed to be able to trust your family, this wasn't the case for Celine Dookhran, Her uncle Mujahid Arshid, took two women one being his his 20-yr-old niece, to a six-bedroom house he was renovating in Coombe Lane West in Kingston where he killed his niece and stuffed her body into a freezer. This is the unbelievable story about a crime of obsession and jealousy after finding out that Celine and her friend had boyfriends.
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The Fake Photographer Apr 08, 2019

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In 2016 Nigel Wilkinson was convicted of sedating and raping male models who he lured to his house by offering them free photo shoots.
He pleaded guilty to the crimes and was handed an 11-and-a-half year sentence. In this episode Bronwen Weatherby tell the horrific story of a man who posed as a photographer to target straight men in order to sexually assault, drug and rape them.
NOTE: Sexual abuse victims have a legal right to lifetime anonymity. Any person, including members of the public who identifies any victim of sexual assault could be held in contempt of court.
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UPDATE: We're Taking a Short Break! Mar 05, 2019

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We will be taking a short season break as Bronwen is going on a much needed holiday! We will be back with another unbelievable story to tell you on Tuesday April 9th. All the previous episodes are available to listen to and share with your friends, and our Facebook group is free to join! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Murder of Tia Rigg Mar 05, 2019

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Tia was a bubbly, fun, and happy girl, at just 12 years old she went over to her uncle’s house to babysit for him. That was the last thing Tia would ever do. This is the tragic and horrific story of how a young girl was drugged, raped, tortured and eventually murdered by her own uncle, before he called the emergency services himself to confess to the murder.
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Killed with a 'Builder's Whisk' Feb 26, 2019

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Quhey Saunders was on his way back from a three day wedding celebration in Wales when he and his family decided to stop at a service station for some refreshments. By chance his cousins were there, they'd heard a rumour and wanted to clear things up with Quhey, however things go heated and what was supposed to be a clearing of the air, turned into Quhey being killed with a builder's whisk. After an 11 day trial, the two, charged with Quhey's murder, where found not guilty.
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BONUS: Tristan Cork talks about reporting on Bijan Ebrahimi Feb 19, 2019

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Here's the full interview that featured in Episode 5. Bronwen speaks to Tristan cork about reporting on the Bijan Ebrahimi case, institutional racism and what he learned during his time reporting on a such a horrific crime. We go into deeper detail about Bijan's history in the 10 years leading up to his tragic death and how the police failed Bijan multiple times.
Listen to EPISODE 5: Murdered by a Neighbour
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Articles & Research
What life is like in Capgrave Crescent four years after Bijan was murdered
Seven years of abuse and discrimination, the horrific story of Bijan
Disgraced policeman jailed for gross misconduct over Ebrahimi murder
Investigation into how Bristol City Council staff dealt with Bijan Ebrahimi
IPCC Commissioner Jan Williams says Bijan Ebrahimi 'failed completely' by police
No officers from Bristol City Council who dealt with murdered Bijan Ebrahimi have been disciplined
Council to launch internal investigation into Bijan Ebrahimi’s murder
Two Bristol police officers sacked following the murder of Bijan
Bristol men Lee James and Stephen Norley jailed
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Murdered by a Neighbour Feb 19, 2019

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In episode 5, Bron tells the story of Bijan Ebrahimi, a man who was ignored by Bristol police despite consistently pleading for help as he suffered bullying and accusations from his neighbours and the community. Bijan was murdered by his neighbour after being accused of being a paedophile, which was not true. This episode talks about institutional racism and how it lead to a man being murdered by his own neighbour.
BONUS EPISODE: Full Interview w/ Tristan Cork
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Queen of the Damned Feb 12, 2019

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This week, we take a look at the murder of Thomas McKendrick. Killed by his best friend Allan Menzies when watching a film, Allan brutally murdered Thomas because of a fascination with the film ‘Queen of the Damned’. Why Allan killed Thomas is a grotesque story of a twisted mind, which led him to Drink the blood of his victim, and even eat his skull.
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Articles and Research
Body found in shallow grave
Vampire killing was murder say jury
I’d Kill Again
Killer who wanted to be vampire dies
'Movie vampire told me to kill'
murder suspect tells court vampire queen ordered him to kill friend
man killed friend to become vampire
Man convicted of vampire murder
Queen of the Damned novel - Wikipedia
Queen of the Damned film - wikipedia
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A Child's Killer Feb 05, 2019

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Episode three looks at the horrific murder of 8-year-old Mylee Billingham. Covered by Birmingham Live, Mylee was stabbed to death at her dad’s house, the crime shook the country and Mylee’s local community came together to show their support and their sorrow for the bright young girl.
Bronwen explains who Mylee was, and what happened in the moments leading up to her killer committing such a brutal crime. This episode includes clips from the Police, Mylee’s funeral and her headteacher.
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Articles and Research
Police mugshot reveals wild and staring eyes of child killer William Billingham
William Billingham found guilty of murdering eight-year-old daughter Mylee
As it happened: Updates as Mylee Billingham's father sentenced to life for murder
Jurors not told reason why Billingham couldn't attend court for part of Mylee murder trial
Judge's comments in full as he sentenced Billingham to life in prison for Mylee's murder
Dad of Mylee Billingham, 8, fails to appear in court over date of birth error
Who is Mark Billingham? SAS Who Dares Win star and ex bodyguard of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
What it was like living next door to killer
Who is William Billingham?
Revealed: Whining letter from prison of dad who killed daughter
'I realise my Smiley Mylee, my baby has gone'
Harrowing 999 call made by Mylee's mum
Stabbed Mylee Billingham shouted 'no daddy' as father dragged her into house
Post mortem reveals Mylee Billingham died from single stab wound to the chest
Mylee had 'defensive' wounds 'as she tried to ward off knife'
Mylee Billingham's uncle and SAS TV star speaks out over heartbreaking murder
Mylee Billingham's father waved knife and 'screamed 'I'm going to slice your neck off you dirty lesbian' at former partner
Chilling texts killer dad sent to his ex-partner before stabbing their daughter to death
Mylee Billingham's devastated mum: 'I was helpless outside unable to hold her hand to comfort her'
Mylee Billingham: Dad murdered daughter in 'revenge' attack
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6227769/Father-guilty-murdering-eight-year-old-daughter-Mylee.html
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Death of a Children's Author Jan 29, 2019

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After The death of her husband, Helen Bailey met Ian Stewart, the man she hoped would help her to continue her life after such a difficult loss. The pair were planning for marriage, but Stewart wasn't the person Helen thought he was. Over a long period of time, Stewart was planning a much more sinister future for his wife to be.
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