Within a week of meeting on a dating app, mum of one Katherine Smith and Anthony Lowe were engaged. The rapid pace of their relationship startled Katherine's family and friends. All Katherine’s family knew of Lowe came from his dating profile and they had no way of verifying this information. Within a few months, their worst fears were realised when police found Katherine's dead body.

In this episode of #Dead2Me: The Interviews, criminologist Dr Honor Doro Townshend discusses Katherine Smith's story with Laura Frombach and Joy Farrow, two experts who have spent their careers working to protect victims of domestic violence.

If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, then please visit our website for ways you can receive support: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/advice

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Kerry Wooley was a loving mum with a high-flying career, but it all came crashing down when she began to struggle with alcohol dependency. Suffering from crippling loneliness, Kerry found company in Ian Bennet, a local man who went to the same school as Kerry. But, within weeks of their meeting, Kerry was found dead in her own home.

In this episode of #Dead2Me: The Interviews, criminologist Dr Honor Doro Townshend speaks to Kerry Woolley's sister, Lisa, and barrister Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC.

If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, then please visit our website for ways you can receive support: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/advice

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Dawn Walker met Thomas Nutt over Facebook in 2018. Described by her family as ‘free-willed and strong’, Dawn was drawn to the initially charming Nutt. Very quickly though, he became controlling and jealous, even going so far as to physically attack Dawn’s daughter when she confronted him about his behaviour. However, the worst was yet to come. Within hours of exchanging vows at the altar, Nutt brutally hid Dawn's dead body in the suitcase meant for their honeymoon.

In this episode of #Dead2Me: The Interviews, criminologist Dr Honor Doro Townshend speaks to Dawn Walker’s daughter, Kiera, and sister, Lisa.

If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, then please visit our website for ways you can receive support: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/advice

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