In May 1997, a teenage girl vanished from her home in southeast London. She’d called her parents just an hour earlier. Then, nothing.

What followed was a desperate search, a sudden death and a trail of evidence that pointed to someone close to home - someone her family refused to believe could be responsible.

This is the story of Kirsty Tidman - a vibrant 14-year-old whose disappearance shook her community and whose case still leaves behind more questions than answers.

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In March 2024, a call to emergency services led police to a quiet home in the West Midlands. Inside, they found a child in bed, wrapped in a duvet. At first, it looked like she was sleeping. But appearances can be tragically deceiving.

What followed was a case that would reveal shocking failures, devastating truths and a fight for justice led by someone who wasn’t bound by blood - but by love.

This is the story of Shay Kang - a bright, playful 10-year-old girl whose voice was silenced far too soon and whose memory now fuels a growing movement to change the law.

🔗 Support the petition to suspend parental rights when a parent is arrested for a crime against their child:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722453

Thank you to Kayleigh Colclough for her unwavering strength and for helping me so much with the research for this episode.

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In October 1982, the peaceful village of Llanberis in North Wales was shattered by an unthinkable crime - the local rector had been found brutally murdered in his own home.

Canon Alun Jones was a well-respected clergyman, known for his dedication to the Church and his quiet, compassionate presence within the community.

But behind the doors of the rectory, a violent and frenzied attack had unfolded - one carried out not by a hardened criminal, but by a troubled 15-year-old boy.

As the investigation progressed, disturbing details began to emerge. This was a murder driven not by impulse alone, but by fear, resentment, and a misguided attempt to escape the consequences of a life spiralling out of control.

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In September 2012, the town of Chard in Somerset awoke to devastating news - a car had been found engulfed in flames by the side of the A358, with the body of a young woman inside.

23-year-old Catherine Wells-Burr had a bright future ahead of her. Intelligent, hard-working, and deeply loved by her family, her brutal murder shocked the local community.

As the investigation unfolded, police uncovered a disturbing plot driven by greed and betrayal. Catherine had been targeted not by a stranger, but by the one person she trusted the most.

What followed was a complex and chilling case involving deceit, manipulation, and a calculated plan to cash in on a life insurance policy that had only not long been taken out.

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In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.

This month's stories include:

1. Missing convicted murderer caught on Edinburgh bus
2. Romance fraudster posed as footballer to steal thousands from Yorkshire women and fund luxury lifestyle
3. Swansea man jailed after sending sexual messages to decoy
4. Greggs makes huge change to UK stores to tackle major problem
5. Met Police foil drug gang who supplied half a ton of cocaine across London
6. Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors
7. 6 years after grisly slaying, Osuna case continues to drag on
8. 90-year-old is said to have beaten 77-year-old to death with a saucepan
9. Flying duck caught on speed camera could be repeat offender

Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the May 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.

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In November 1968, the quiet coastal town of Watchet in Somerset was rocked by a murder that would haunt its residents for decades.

15-year-old Susan Date was found dead on the beach at Helwell Bay, just a short distance from her home. Her injuries pointed to a brutal and deeply personal attack.

Police quickly focused their investigation on a local man with learning difficulties — but with no physical evidence, a trial that never concluded, and a suspect deemed unfit to stand trial, the case was left unresolved. Decades later, serious questions remain about whether the right person was ever truly identified.

Now, over half a century later, Susan’s family is calling for the case to be reopened. But with time slipping away and the police showing no interest in reopening the case, the chances of justice being served grow increasingly uncertain.

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On the evening of June 24, 2008, a young father opened the door of his sister’s Leeds home to a woman asking for someone named "Michelle". Moments later, Adam Chadwick was fatally shot by three masked men in what appeared to be a targeted and deliberate attack.

Seventeen years on, his murder remains unsolved.

Despite several arrests, media appeals and a £12,000 reward, the key to this case may lie with the unknown woman who knocked on the door that night - a woman whose identity remains a mystery.

If you have any information about this case, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, please contact West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 or via the link below quoting 'Operation Pimento':

Report it | West Yorkshire Police

Alternatively, Crimewatch can be contacted anonymously on 0800 468 999.

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In February 2012, the peaceful village of Forteviot in rural Perthshire was shattered by a brutal crime that defied comprehension.

80-year-old Jenny Methven was found dead in her cottage kitchen — the victim of a savage and deliberate attack that shocked even the most seasoned detectives.

As police searched for answers, suspicion crept closer to home. Beneath the surface of long-standing friendships and small-town familiarity lurked dark intentions, hidden debts, and a betrayal so personal it would leave a community reeling… and a family forever broken.

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