Episode 2 of Sinister South takes us to Streatham as Hannah tells the terrifying story of grade A monster Mario Celaire and his brutal attack and murder of girlfriend Cassandra McDermott and attack of ex-girlfriend Kara Hoyt.

Sounding like something out of an episode of Luther, this episode takes a hard turn into the world of terrifying domestic violence, which some may find difficult to hear, and ends with changes to the UK justice system as the result of an amazing will to survive.

Sources used for this case include;

• https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/03/rapist-killing-double-jeopardy
• https://cassandracentre.org.uk/about-us/

For anyone who is experiencing or knows someone who may be experiencing domestic violence in the UK, the following organisations are available to offer help and support.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Cassandra Centre
Refuge
Women's Aid
Men's Advice Line
Galop

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Welcome to the first episode of "Sinister South", where we (Rach and Han) dive headfirst into one of South London's most baffling mysteries—the unsolved murder of Debbie Linsley.

Back in 1988, Debbie was tragically stabbed aboard a train travelling from Orpington to Victoria. This chilling puzzle has stumped detectives for decades and remains unsolved. We’ll take you back to that fateful day, walking you through the clues left behind and the theories that still float around in hushed tones. And, of course, we’ll share our thoughts, dissecting every angle of the case.

So, pop in your headphones, get comfy, and let’s unravel what happened to Debbie Linsley.

Information for this episode was sourced from the following:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Deborah_Linsley
• https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/brutal-murder-woman-26-south-23659459
• https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-21875096
• https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/10303810.killer-who-murdered-debbie-linsley-on-train-between-petts-wood-and-victoria-25-years-ago-still-wanted/
• https://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/news/croydon-news/family-bromley-woman-who-murdered-1374793

And if you fancy watching the excellent Crimewatch episode, you can do so here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gunvNwICLM

Thanks for tuning in! If you loved diving into the dark corners of South London with us, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode of "Sinister South."

Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...