Episodes

  • Episode 66 - Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? [Unsolved Case]

    Episode 66 - Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm? [Unsolved Case]
    Sep 15 2025
    In this episode, we examine the enduring mystery of the woman found hidden inside a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood during the Second World War. We’ll retrace the discovery made by a group of local boys, the extraordinary police investigation that followed, and the many theories — from witchcraft and espionage to wartime secrecy — that have surrounded the case ever since. Join us as we explore a story that has puzzled the Midlands for more than eighty years. Disclaimer: This case remains unsolved. While theories and lines of enquiry are discussed, no speculation is made, and no blame is placed on any individual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Episode 65 - Matthew Pyke (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 2008)

    Episode 65 - Matthew Pyke (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 2008)
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode, we uncover the shocking murder of 20-year-old Matthew Pyke in Nottingham. His life was cut short in a brutal attack inside his own home, leaving his family and friends devastated. We’ll follow the investigation that uncovered the truth and the trial that brought answers in the wake of this senseless crime. Join us as we explore the details of this heartbreaking case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Episode 64 - DS James Stanford (Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 1965)

    Episode 64 - DS James Stanford (Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 1965)
    Sep 1 2025
    In this episode, we recount the tragic story of Detective Sergeant James Stanford, a respected Wolverhampton officer whose life was cut short in 1965. We explore his path from devoted family man to dedicated detective, the shocking events that unfolded in the town centre, and the historic trial that followed. Join us as we mark the 60th anniversary of his death and remember the courage of a man still known today as “Gentleman Jim.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 10 - Vina Patel (Leicester, Leicestershire, 2009)

    Series 5 Episode 10 - Vina Patel (Leicester, Leicestershire, 2009)
    Aug 21 2025
    In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Vina Patel, a 51-year-old solicitor from Leicester whose sudden death in January 2009 left her loved ones searching for answers. We explore her life, her final hours, and the investigation that followed. Join us as we revisit a case that shook both her family and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 9 - Annie Eels & Samantha Tapper (Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 2006)

    Series 5 Episode 9 - Annie Eels & Samantha Tapper (Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 2006)
    Aug 13 2025
    In this episode, we tell the story of Annie Eels and Samantha Tapper, whose lives came to a tragic end inside a discreet massage parlour in the historic town of Shrewsbury. We explore the events of that summer afternoon in 2006, the circumstances that brought them there, and the mystery that gripped the community. Join us as we piece together the final hours of Annie and Samantha, and the questions that demanded answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 8 - Tania Moore (Alkmonton, Derbyshire, 2004)

    Series 5 Episode 8 - Tania Moore (Alkmonton, Derbyshire, 2004)
    Aug 3 2025
    In this episode, we examine the case of Tania Moore, a 26-year-old riding instructor from the Derbyshire village of Alkmonton. After the end of a relationship, she became the target of a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation. Despite repeated warnings, the response from police left her increasingly exposed. Join us as we explore the failures that left her without protection and the tragedy that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 7 - Gregory Baker (Alton, Staffordshire, 2007)

    Series 5 Episode 7 - Gregory Baker (Alton, Staffordshire, 2007)
    Jul 26 2025
    In this episode, we tell the story of Gregory Baker, a kind and intelligent man from the village of Alton who had spent his life overcoming physical challenges and supporting others through education. In June 2007, a routine visit from his carers led to a discovery that left the community stunned. Join us as we explore the circumstances surrounding his sudden death, and the investigation that would uncover far more than anyone expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 6 - Kathryn Dukes (Yardley, Birmingham, 2003)

    Series 5 Episode 6 - Kathryn Dukes (Yardley, Birmingham, 2003)
    Jul 20 2025
    In this episode, we explore the death of Kathryn Dukes, a 43-year-old woman found inside her Birmingham home in May 2003. As detectives worked to trace her final movements, the investigation led to a series of unexpected developments and a desperate appeal for answers. With a family left searching for clarity, and police facing silence where there should have been explanation, the case unfolded across two cities and left behind a trail of unanswered questions. Join us as we uncover the story behind a sudden and shocking loss and the investigation that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins