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Introducing Murder In the Graveyard, the new true crime series from Wireless Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 1973 Wendy Sewell, a young legal secretary, was murdered in the town of Bakewell in Britain's Peak District. Wendy was attacked in broad daylight in Bakewell Cemetery. Stephen Downing, the 17-year-old groundskeeper with learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, was the prime suspect. He was immediately arrested, questioned for nine hours without a solicitor present, and pressured into signing a confession full of words he did not understand.Twenty-one years later local newspaper editor Don Hale was thrust into the case. Determined to take it to appeal, as he investigated the details, he found himself inextricably linked to the narrative. Through a series of brand new interviews, listeners will be given a unique insight into Wendy Sewell's murder, with members of the Bakewell community coming forward for the first time to reflect upon a case that remains unsolved.Follow us!Twitter @reporter_podInstagram @ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first part of a major new true crime series we introduce the story of Wendy Sewell, who was murdered in the picturesque English town of Bakewell, in the Peak District National Park, in 1973. Wendy was attacked in broad daylight in the town's cemetery. Stephen Downing, the 17-year-old groundskeeper with learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, was the prime suspect. He was immediately arrested, questioned for nine hours without a solicitor present, and pressured into signing a confession full of words he did not understand.Twenty-one years later local newspaper editor Don Hale was thrust into the case. Through a series of brand new interviews, listeners will be given a unique insight into Wendy Sewell's murder, with members of the Bakewell community coming forward for the first time to reflect upon a case that remains unsolved.More information 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.

Don Hale digs deeper into the conviction of Stephen Downing for Wendy Sewell's murder, and examines the police evidence that put Stephen inside.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.

Bakewell gossip presents a very different picture of Wendy Sewell than the one told to the court at the murder trial.Rumour suggests there may have been people and events in Wendy’s past that may have given people reasons to want to hurt or silence her. People other than Stephen DowningMore 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight, September 4th, 2017, in Newham, East London. He was 14 years old.The case remains unsolved.Presented by John Simpson, the crime correspondent for The Times, this is a special series looking at what happened that day and in the months leading up to CJ's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a special series on Stories of our times, the Times' crime correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active.  Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent. Support numbers: If you’ve been affected by anything in this programme contact Samaritans for free on 116 123. Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtipsAnyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional music by Jordan Powell, Daniel Birch and Breakmaster Cylinder.Actors: Praise Aguda, Tione Chance.Clips used: BBC, ITV, UK Drill YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CJ Davis was shot dead and killed in east London in 2017. He was 14 years old. In this episode John explores how he was forced to leave mainstream education and attend a pupil referral unit, precipitating a fall into a criminal world.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Clips used: UK Drill YouTube channel.Additional music by Jordan Powell (licensed under Creative Commons). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we examine the gang culture of east London to look for clues as to what happened to the schoolboy, who was apparently caught up in this murky world.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Anyone concerned they may know of a child being the victim of grooming can contact the police on 101 or the NSPCC.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Clips used: UK Drill YouTube channel, Olympic YouTube Channel, BBC3.Additional music: Jordan Powell, Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons) and Breakmaster Cylinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest instalment of the series, we hear from a witness who tried to save 14-year-old CJ Davis after he was shot in a suspected gang killing in east London in 2017. Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Jordan Powell, Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons) and Breakmaster Cylinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the third anniversary of CJ Davis' death John speaks to the lead investigator in the 14-year-old's murder and reviews the evidence considered in the case.Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Jordan Powell and Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons).Actor: Tione Chance.Clips used: Link Up TV YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode John tracks down CJ's father and talks to him about his absence from the 14-year-old's life.Host: John Simpson, The Times' crime correspondent.Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535785774, wkcjd.tips@gmail.com and @wkcjdtips.Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Breakmaster Cylinder and Jordan Powell."Candlepower" by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under CC BY 3.0.Clips used: BBC, ITV, Sky News, ITN.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As teenage murders reach a 13-year high in London and growing numbers of grieving families seek some kind of justice, a year after releasing the series, John heads back to east London looking for answers.In 2017, 14-year-old CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight. No one has ever been charged with his murder.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: John Simpson, crime correspondent at The Times.The original series was first broadcast in August 2020. If you have any information on the case you can contact John directly and confidentially on Twitter @thejohnsimpson or by email: john.simpson@thetimes.co.ukAnyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues in this podcast you find information at the below sites and numbers:https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bereavement/ or 01708 765200https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ or 08 08 16 89 111 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder of Corey Junior Davis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A two-part podcast following the story of Hans Globke, a bureaucrat in the Nazi Regime who helped to lay the legal basis for the Holocaust and then came back to build the foundations of modern Germany.Presented by Oliver Moody, the Berlin correspondent for The Times, this is an investigation into a story about the Nazi regime that you’ve never heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.