Unheard: The Fred and Rose West Tapes
Author: Somethin' Else
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In 1994, Howard Sounes began investigating a case of serial murder in an English cathedral city. A married couple, Fred and Rose West, had killed at least twelve women and girls, including their own daughter. They cut their victims up and buried the remains of nine bodies under their house at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, where the Wests continued to live undetected... for decades.
Uncovering their secrets as a journalist and author, researching his classic crime book Fred & Rose, Howard recorded his enquiries and interviews on cassette tape. Twenty-five years on, Howard revisits these previously unheard tapes. He also speaks to new witnesses, as he reveals the full story of the Wests, with new insights, in this compelling 12-part podcast series from Somethin’ Else.
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what a nightmare
It's terrifying to even imagine a couple with a baby in the car may have lured a young girl into their trap in order to torture and kill her
What a great podcast! It I think you should do more about other killers even if you weren't involved in them like you were this one, I think with your research techniques, you could write some amazing podcasts about other heinous crimes. Even though this was such a sad sorry dark story of a killer couple, it was written beautifully, such clear detail, and obviously written with a huge amount of passion and care. I look forward to future writings here in the podcasts and look forward listening to more of your writings and recordings. Keep up your great writing's and work.
Would be good if you mentioned something about creating the "House of Horrors" line.
it's a shame this isnt edited better. i can barely hear any of the interviews
***** excellent
the audio quality is so poor🤷🏼♀️ I don't hear anything
I mean yeah do what you have to to get past the grief but this is a bit loony. Grief is inherently and unavoidably selfish, we must get past it for our remaining loved ones. Evil people like rose don't care about your forgiveness. I think it'd go a long way toward healing victim's grief if those that deserved capital punishment received it. A lack of justice is a secondary torture to victims.
Great series but my only critique is Howard's unnecessary repetition of what is said on some of the audio tapes. I don't think it's needed or gives anything extra
I rarely get emotional listening to true crime stories. I think I compartmentalize in that way. However, Marian's recalling holding her sister's skull and recognizing its shape, kissing it, had me in tears. There are some things you would never think of because you haven't been in that situation.
Excellent podcast - well produced and really informative. I was sorry to reach the final episode.
I am in awe of Marian's courage and strength. I certainly could not forgive in those circumstances. I think though, she may have found some peace.
Great episode. I really think the turning point in the case was when the jury went to the house.!!!
Excellent podcast, professionally presented on a difficult and horrific subject. Informative without losing its humanity. A 'must listen to'.
Love this podcast, so informative although the lodger Gill is so annoying, she could have helped Ann Marie but ignored the signs , how could you.
They talk alot about head injuries and serial killers in My Favorite Murder.
one of the most gripping podcasts out there right now! I love it.
Great podcast, those poor children.
The head injury may not have have led to epilepsy but now it's been confirmed that damage to the frontal lobe of the brain can lead to a massive change in behavior such as increased anger and a lack of empathy. A lot of serial killers have sustain this type of damage.