We’re back, Trevors! It’s Season 2, and Hannah is kicking things off with a massive case that shaped South London’s history—the tragic story of Damilola Taylor. But before we get into the heartbreak, we’re catching up on New Year’s resolutions, caravans in Devon, and the questionable merits of sharing shoe shopping tips with cab drivers.
Then, we dive deep into the case that shocked the nation: Damilola’s bright future, the devastating events of 27th November 2000, and the legacy his family created in his memory. It’s a tough one, but we’re here to honour his story and explore the lasting impact it has had on youth violence and systemic change in South London.
Sources used in this episode include:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11848488
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Damilola_Taylor
https://www.forensic-access.co.uk/cold-cases/damilola-taylor/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-55059793
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4287383/damilola-taylor-how-old-death-schoolboy-stabbed/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/may/18/youthjustice.politics1
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200203/ldlwa/21209wa1.pdf
https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/explainer-who-was-damilola-taylor/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4791094.stm
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/dec/10/ukcrime.justice
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/datasets/policeforceare
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