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They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeThe World's End Part 2 / Angus Sinclair & The Murder of Mary GallacherPLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 9 - EPISODE 48’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS THREE-PART CASE. The murders of several women in Scotland in the 1970s went unsolved. During a case review into the 1978 murder of 17-year-old Mary Gallacher in 2000, a suspect was identified through DNA comparison. He was arrested and brought to trial (Part 2 of 3)…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarrat...2024-12-011h 02
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeNeglect & Cruelty / The Death Of Hakeem HussainIn December 2017, Birmingham was hit by a storm that left up to 12 inches of snow on the ground, forcing schools to shut and public transport to grind to a halt. Temperatures had been dropping rapidly, and people across the West Midlands braced themselves for a brutally cold winter. Two weeks earlier, amidst a cold snap in the city, the discovery of a vulnerable child’s body outside a house in Nechells raised questions about the efficiency of the UK’s child protective services…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eile...2024-02-111h 02
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeA Shooting In Furneux Pelham / Colonel Riley WorkmanThe television series ‘Midsomer Murders’ has been on-air since 1997. In a fictional rural setting, each episode of the British crime drama sees an individual harbour dark secrets as part of the ongoing whodunnit murder mystery. In a curious twist of life imitating art, the picturesque village of Furneux Pelham in Hertfordshire became an unwitting backdrop for a real-life murder mystery in 2004. An elderly man had been found dead on the front doorstep of his Grade II listed cottage. News outlets dispatched reporters to Furneux Pelham, and the media began to draw parallels between the murder and the fictional television serie...2023-11-151h 13
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeDark Secret Of A Normal Family Man / The Murder Of Colette Aram - Part 2PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 8 - EPISODE 20’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. After the public release of a letter that was thought to be written by Colette Aram’s killer, the investigation seemed to slow down. Christmas was approaching, but Colette's family had no reason to celebrate. They decided to forgo the usual decorations — no Christmas tree, no tinsel, no presents. Colette's mother, Jacqui, expressed the sad reality of losing a child, "There is no joy in our house now, only a deathly silence"… (Part 2 of 2).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was rese...2023-11-0549 min
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeTortured / The Murder Of Angela PearceEaster weekend 1998. An 18-year-old goes missing on the way to see a relative in Leeds. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, she was approximately 14 times more likely to become a victim of violent crime. The race was on to find the vulnerable young woman, but no one could be prepared for what they saw when they found her… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson and Rosanna Fitton.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and producti...2023-10-1142 min
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeOrgan Harvesting Scheme / Ike Ekweremadu & Dr Obinna ObetaMost parents would do almost anything to save a child's life. Some are fortunate enough to be able to afford whatever treatment is needed, but money can’t buy everything. In 2023, a landmark case highlighted just how far one family was willing to go to help their child, even at the cost of someone else's...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fit...2023-10-081h 16
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeDeadly Break In / The Death Of Jordan BrophyAdvancements in technology and home security have allowed people to feel safer than ever in their homes. CCTV systems are more accessible, and mobile phone apps can be used to receive alerts within seconds regarding movement outside a property. Generally, these notifications are triggered by a delivery driver or a welcomed guest, but sometimes that visitor has bad intentions. Home security systems can assist users to raise the alarm. However, in October 2021, a furious father to a young child took matters into his own hands. A jury would have to decide if the accused never intended to take a life...2023-10-0453 min
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeThe Millionaire & The Murder Suicide / Christopher FosterAt first glance, the Foster family possessed all the trappings of a picture-perfect life; a sprawling mansion worth £1.2 million nestled in the quiet expanse of Maesbrook, Shropshire, a privately educated daughter, and a fleet of luxury cars. In the summer of 2008, everything changed in an instant. As dawn broke on August 26th, an explosive eruption jolted the neighbourhood awake, drawing sleepy residents from their beds. Flames engulfed the Foster’s lavish home, and thick smoke penetrated the morning sky. An investigation into the inferno would unearth the unsettling truth that sometimes, appearances can be deceiving….*** LISTENER CAUTI...2023-09-2059 min
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeNeglected / The Death Of Kaylea TitfordEarly on an autumn morning, the emergency services received a call that a teenager was unresponsive in Newtown, Wales. It was Saturday, October 10th, 2020. What the panicked woman on the other end of the line described was a far cry from the typical teenage weekend drinking sessions that ended with alcohol poisoning or injury. The caller was the motionless girl’s grandmother. She contacted the emergency services as she had received a call from her son, Alun Titford. Alun was panicked. There was something seriously wrong with his 16-year-old daughter Kaylea. The caller relayed all the information she had to t...2023-09-131h 03
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeLoss Of Control Or A Cold-Blooded Killing / Megan Newborough / Ross McCullamThe Newborough family had gathered together at their home in Nuneaton. They had just finished their dinner, when 23-year-old Megan said she was going out to meet a “friend” from work. His name was Ross McCullam, and she described him as a gentleman. Her words were meant to reassure her family, to give the impression of a harmless, platonic encounter, since they had not met this “friend”. She waved her family goodbye as Megan climbed into her Citroen C3 and set off into the night…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and wr...2023-08-201h 04
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeVictorian Artist & Killer / Richard DaddThe Victorian era was an interesting time of development — advancements in machinery and modern medicine must have seemed like a new world. That said, it was also a time of great social inequality and hardship. Art was used to start a dialogue on the social issues that plagued Britain, and the period gave rise to some of the most notable artists and writers in history. While many artists were seen as eccentric characters, it was well-known that eccentricity lends itself to a creative mind. It was also well-known that a fine line existed between an extraordinary mind and a trou...2023-07-2344 min
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeScottish Serial Killer Peter Tobin - Part 2PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 7 - EPISODE 57’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. After Peter Tobin was convicted of murdering Angelika Kluk and concealing her body under a church floor in 2006, investigators began looking into his murky past and uncovered links to numerous other unsolved crimes. Through inquiries by Operation Anagram — the task force established to investigate Tobin’s history — extraordinary developments were made in cases that had remained unsolved for over 15 years… (Part 2 of 2) *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot...2023-06-251h 00
They Walk Among Us - UK True CrimeWaiting For Answers / The Disappearance Of Leah CroucherIt was a cold and frosty morning in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Friday, February 15th, 2019. Children across the country woke up excited because it was the last day of school before half term. For 19-year-old Leah Croucher, it was a day like any other. She got out of bed, got dressed and set off for work. Leah usually made the short journey on foot, but as 9 AM came and went, she never arrived. Her disappearance would spark a nationwide manhunt as her missing person posters were distributed far and wide. The exhaustive investigation would see officers from the Thames V...2023-05-101h 01
Who Isn't F*cking Crazy?Mary's StoryMary Borland has been a volunteer for a NAMI DuPage, an affiliated NAMI office outside of Chicago. Ill. for over 30 years. Mary's son Chris was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in his early 20's. Mary discusses her family's experience supporting Chris, and each other through those very trying early days of his treatment though his ongoing recovery. It is a remarkable story of a remarkable family. One of our most inspiring guests.
Hosted by Doug Engelman and Stacey Kolomer. Edited by Michael Magnanti.2023-03-3024 min
Stereo Embers: The PodcastStereo Embers The Podcast 0231: David Long (Into Paradise)“Meet Me On Another Day”
From the mid-‘80s to about 1993, David Long used to front the Dublin band Into Paradise. Filled with moody rhythms, dark melodies and churning choruses, their work brought to mind that of Echo and the Bunnymen and The Sound. Sure enough, Adrian Borland of The Sound produced their second album Churchtown. Made up of David, Rachel Tighe, James Eadie and Ronan Clarke, Into Paradise were a spellbinding outfit whose songs were urgent and yearning. But they only put out two albums Under The Water and Churchtown and aside from a handful of great singles in the ea...2021-08-181h 19
A Maverick Traveller: The Podcasts of Mary Jane WalkerThe Dusky Track — An EpicThe Dusky Track, in the far southwest of NZ’s South Island, is about the same length as the popular Heaphy Track, but much gnarlier!
You can do the Dusky Track in either direction. I did it from south to north. In that direction, you get to the Dusky Track by way of a ferry on Lake Hauroko,one of the southernmost big lakes in New Zealand and at 462 m (1,516 feet) max,the deepest. Before boarding the ferry or after you step off at the Lake Hauroko road-end, which can be reached from Southland townships such as Tū...2021-06-0306 min
The Daily GardenerMay 14, 2019 Garden Experts, Mary Delany, Edward Jenner, John Cushnie, Hal Borland, Ruth Hayden, Slowing Growth in Shade, and the MayappleMost gardeners share a common secret: they never feel like they know enough about gardening to call themselves an expert. If you feel this way after years of gardening, you're not alone. Over two centuries ago, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to his friend, the painter Charles Wilson Peale. He's lamenting the limitations of his garden at Monticello. He concludes with one of my favorite garden quotes of all time: "But tho, an old man, I am but a young gardener." Brevities #OTD It's the birthday of Mary Delany Born today in 1700. Mary Delany led an extraordinary life. The family had...2019-05-1410 min
Rum DoingsRum Doings Episode 122In a disgusting ignoring of the most precious rules, Rum Doings Episode 122 begins with our discussing the topic. At length. We understand if you'll no longer be listening. This rather sets the tone for the episode, as we find ourselves mostly discussing Daily Mail stories, which is - in fairness - when our podcast is best. Nick also finally reads the second story from his internet primer book, which I can strongly recommend for those having trouble getting to sleep.
More Daily Mail, the lack of ladybishops, fond memories of Mary Whitehouse, and working out Sophie Borland news stories. If...2012-11-2346 min
B-Movie CastBMC19-Film Mark of the Vampire 1935On this show I’ll be talking about Tod Browning's 1935 film "Mark of the Vampire" starring Lionel Barrymore, Bela Lugosi, and Carroll Borland2007-08-0244 min