UK Homicide

Does anyone have the right to kill one person in order to save another?

Imagine being fully awake and completely aware of you surroundings but having no free-will in the decisions you make and the actions you take!     See below for sources of information and help (men and women) National Helplines in the UK The following helplines are available nationally to provide advice & support to those who need it. All victims of domestic abuse The free National Helpline for domestic abuse is 0808 2000 247 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All victims of Sexual Violence The free National Helpline for sexual violence is 0808 802 9999 and is open daily, 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm.  They also offer a live chat facilaite on the website – www.rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk Male victims The Mens Advice Line is 0808 801 0327 and is available Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. For further information – www.mensadviceline.org.uk Mankind also supports male victims of domestic abuse on 01823 334244 and is available Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. For further information – www.mankind.org.uk LGBT+ Galop’s Helpline for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender victims of domestic abuse is 0800 999 5428 and is available Monday, Tuesday and Fridays 10am – 5pm, and Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 8pm. For further information – www.galop.org.uk Stalking and Harassment The national helpline for victims of stalking and harassment is 0800 802 0300 and is available Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, except on Wednesday when it is available 1pm to 4pm. For further information – www.stalkinghelpline.org Forced Marriage The Forced Marriage Unit helpline is 020 7008 0151 (00 44 20 7008 0151 from abroad) and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For further information – www.fco.gov.uk Legal Advice The National Centre for Domestic Violence provide access to free injunctions on 0844 8044 999 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For further information – www.ncdv.org.uk Rights of Women helpline for women only is 020 7251 6577 and is available Mondays 11am – 1pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm, Thursdays 7pm – 9pm and Fridays 12pm – 2pm. For further information – www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/adviceline.php Perpetrators of Abuse The Respect Helpline offering information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners is 0808 802 4040 and is available Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. For further information – www.respectphoneline.org.uk   Australian support Home | 1800RESPECT USA support  Hotlines - National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence

David Nathan, an off-duty officer, was walking near an abandoned flint mill in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, in an area accessible by a locked gate or a long walk down a narrow lane. He tripped on what looked like a bag of cement poking up from the ground but, on closer examination, found it was the top of a skull. Who were they and what would they discover when they were dug out?

In 2009 five body parts were found scattered across Leicestershire and Hertfordshire. This victim would be darkly nicknamed the Jigsaw Man, but who were they and what would motivate someone to do something so grotesque? 

A man lays stabbed 42 times on a country road. His girlfriend tells the police that they were a victim of road rage and describes the car and perpetrator responsible.  What was the truth and how was it uncovered?

The Christopher Foster family murder case is one of the most disturbing instances of family annihilation in modern British criminal history. The brutality of the murders, combined with financial collapse and psychological distress, makes this case particularly tragic. This case is sometimes referred to as 'The Foster Family Annihilation'

Gareth Williams, a maths prodigy, worked for GCHQ, the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters as a code-breaker. On Monday, August 23, 2010, his colleagues grew concerned when he failed to come into work for several days.. When the police entered the flat, for a welfare check, they were confronted with Gareth's naked body in the bathtub stuffed inside a bright red North Face sports bag, which was locked from the outside.

The brutal murder of Daniel Morgan is one of the most infamous unsolved cases in British criminal history. Morgan, a private investigator from London, was brutally murdered in 1987 with an axe to the head. The case has been marked by a series of botched investigations, police corruption, the UK papers, conspiracy stories and multiple failed attempts to bring those responsible to justice.

In 2008 Sabina and Ursula Eriksson were at the centre of a series of bizarre events that captured the imagination of not only the UK and Europe, but the wider world. They reportedly had normal lives as they grew up in Sweden and there was nothing in their past to predict or explain what was to happen.

  Louise Kam, disappeared in July 2021 and was later found dumped in a rubbish bin. Two men were quickly detained and each attempted to blame on the other. What was the motive and chain of events? Would justice be served?       AL-JUNDI AND MOHAMED EL-ABBOUD SENTENCING REMARKS

Today's case is that of Elle Edwards (pronounced Ellie), who was a completely innocent bystander when she was shot on Christmas Eve, 2022. We will look at the sequence of events, what led to the murder, the police investigation, and finally, Ellie's legacy. For ad-free listening, please subscribe to Apple podcasts. To maintain privacy, I will refer to people outside the family and trial by their initials only. CCTV of Chapman in stolen car and shooting https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/HIXgNNcM  CCTV of people fleeing after the shooting. From 1:15 onwards https://youtu.be/bFaPtK1MDIg  Judge Goose - Full sentencing video https://youtu.be/Est3IgEwUIo    (WARNING EXTREME VIOLENCE WITH AUDIO). RingBell footage of attack by Kieron Salkeld and Jake Duffy the day before the shooting. https://videos.dailymail.co.uk/video/mol/2023/07/07/3150046157105183897/640x360_MP4_3150046157105183897.mp4  

Today's case is that of Lorraine Thorpe, a 15-year-old girl who, in 2009, became the youngest UK double murderer in modern times. We will look at the impact of addiction, neglect, influence, and the need to ensure justice, no matter who you are.

On January 27, 2023, Nicola dropped the kids off atschool & took her dog for a routine walk. What happened next would lead to one of the UK's most scrutinized missing person cases in recent years.

Bibaa Henry & Nicole Smallman were found murdered & intertwined in 2020. The police took selfies with the victims and shared them amongst others.

Today we're looking at the case of Carol Morgan, who was murdered in the back room of her shop in a seemingly motiveless crime. As detectives dug more deeply, the complexities of Carol's life, marriage, and ultimate death would unveil a story of betrayal and deception. Justice was served in 2024 with the truth being revealed in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that exposed long-buried secrets.

On November 28th, 2004, Alistair, a 30-year-old banker from Nairn, was shot dead on his doorstep. The only clue was that he was asked for by name, and a blue envelope addressed to 'Paul'. What happened, what was the motive, and why a blue envelope addressed to 'Paul'.

The only clue was a pair of odd socks and a skeleton showing severe trauma. Who was this person, and what happened?

UK Police officer Doyle was unfortunate to be the first through the door.

Paul Hanson was found with fatal wounds at home after a 999 call from his wife just 3 days after Christmas, on December 28th, 2022. Paul was described by his son as "the rock of the family". We will look at the chain of events that led up to the murder, any contributing factors and the perpetrator.

In 2007, the bodies of 2 sisters were found in their home, in a scene that would be described as "absolutely frenzied". We will look at the chain of events, motives, trial, justifications, and any warning signs that, with the power of hindsight, which we, unfortunately, do not have, could have resulted in these girls going on to have the happy and fulfilling lives they should have had.