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Murder in the Graveyard

Murder in the Graveyard

Author: The Times and The Sunday Times

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Wendy Sewell, a 32-year-old legal secretary, was murdered in the pretty town of Bakewell, in England's Peak District, in September 1973. A cemetery groundskeeper, 17-year-old Stephen Downing, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite having learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, he was arrested, questioned for nine hours without a lawyer present and eventually convinced to sign a confession full of words he did not understand.


Years later, local newspaper editor Don Hale started to campaign over Stephen's conviction, fighting for the case to be sent back to court. Using brand new interviews, Murder in the Graveyard provides a fresh insight into Wendy's murder, as members of the Bakewell community come forward to talk openly about a tragic case that today remains unsolved.

 

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9 Episodes
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There Are No Winners Here

There Are No Winners Here

2019-08-1201:08:35

Finally Stephen gets his day in court to appeal his conviction for the murder of Wendy Sewell. The police launch a major new investigation and serious doubts are raised over Don Hale’s investigation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stephen Downing : Growing up Inside

Stephen Downing : Growing up Inside

2019-08-0551:02

Who is the real Stephen Downing? Why were the police so quick to point the finger at him for the brutal Murder of Wendy Sewell, and why did so many of the townspeople seem unsurprised to hear suggestions that he had attacked a woman? We hear about Stephen as a boy, and how growing up in prison shaped the man he became. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting Political

Getting Political

2019-07-2949:28

Don Hale joins forces with TV and national ews teams to generate international attention for his campaign for the release of Stephen Downing. His tactics uncover some vital evidence, gain the support of the government - and Prime Minister Tony Blair - but have some unfortunate consequences in Bakewell.Follow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
True Detective?

True Detective?

2019-07-2252:39

Newspaper editor Don Hale is an unlikely sleuth and even less likely crusader. He has previous no police background, isn’t a PI and has no previous investigative experience. We discuss his background, motivation and unique approaches to this case...Follow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eye Witness Accounts

Eye Witness Accounts

2019-07-1548:05

Don Hale finds witnesses who deliver vital new evidence in the case.More information on the case can be found at our website; reporterpodcast.comFollow us;Twitter @reporter_podIf you want to read Don Hale's account of the murder, and his campaign to free Stephen Downing, it's available on Apple Books here;https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/murder-in-the-graveyard/id1466731625  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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