On a freezing January night in rural Northumberland, 28-year-old taxi driver Evelyn Foster picked up a male passenger for what should have been a routine fare. Hours later, she was found severely burned beside her smouldering car on a remote stretch of road.
Before she died from her injuries, Evelyn gave a disturbing account of an attack — one involving a mysterious man, a struggle, and a fire that consumed everything except the unanswered questions.
Despite a large-scale investigation, conflicting witness statements, and Evelyn’s own fading testimony, no one was ever charged. This case remains one of the most debated and enigmatic murders in early 20th-century Britain.
What We Cover:
- Background on Evelyn Foster and the community she lived in
- The last confirmed sightings of Evelyn on the night of her attack
- The discovery of her burning vehicle and injuries
- Evelyn’s dying account and why it became controversial
- The mysterious passenger: what we know and what doesn’t add up
- Police theories vs. public speculation
- Why this case went cold — and why some believe it was never solved
- Our theories and discussion
⚠️ Content Warning:
This episode discusses violence, severe burns, and the death of a young woman. Listener discretion is advised.
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