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The Halifax Slasher

By: Nick Baker, John Woolf
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Carolyn Pickles retraces the true story of how 11 people came to be brutally cut with a deadly sharp implement, in a spate of attacks that left a town in a state of fear and police mystified about the identity of the attacker.

Halifax, West Yorkshire, 1938. The hunt is on for a razor-wielding attacker, possibly a murderer. The papers name him 'The Halifax Slasher'. A huge reward is offered for leads to his arrest. Vigilante groups form, and innocent men are set upon. Baffled, police argue with each other about how to catch the suspect.

This real-life whodunnit is told in the voices of victims, police officers, newspapers, townsfolk and historians.

The evidence is all here. Can you guess the Slasher's identity?

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: The First Cut

    Ep. 1: The First Cut
    Sep 7 2020

    Walking home from her late shift at the toffee factory, young Mary Sutcliffe is attacked close to her home by the mystery man. She needs stitches. The police need answers.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: If It Bleeds, It Leads

    Ep. 2: If It Bleeds, It Leads
    Sep 7 2020

    The second victim in Halifax is a man. But why would anyone want to wound a church caretaker? Whatever the reason, the press smell blood.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 3: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

    Ep. 3: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
    Sep 7 2020

    More slashings, and more descriptions of the mystery man, including a sighting of some bizarre footwear. Police are under pressure....
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    27 mins
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Loved it and the twist at the end was brilliant! Give this a listen if you enjoy crime with a twist!

Brilliant

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Interesting, good story telling. I thought it Funny the way women were perceived, talked to and thus portrayed.

The power of mass hysteria?

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If psychology, criminal history, anthology, or any other study of the human condition or behaviorism is of any interest to you, have a go at this. My ADD took a few hours off to allow me to absorb this gripping story so expertly presented. 5/5

Fascinating

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Fascinating story about human nature. loved the ending.

you really have to feel free all the victims tho. must have been a hard world to live in.

Intriguing

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wow just amazing what people will do to get attention. and that poor little girl her killer went free as the police were dealing with people who wanted fifteen minutes of fame

Wow just amazing

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The narrator was brilliant. Loved the sound of her voice and the delivery was spot on.
Story was great with a surprise twist

Excellent performance

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This was really interesting listen, nice to learn something new and the way it's presented is really good.

really interesting

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Beautifilly put together and narrated. A true crime story that will have you guessing until the end!

A fascinating listen!

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Well produced, with in-depth information and easy to follow. Particularly interesting from a psychological perspective. The narration and dramatisations were clear and engaging.

Thorough and Interesting.

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loved listening to this and learning about the Halifax slasher from all those years ago.

great story

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