In 1986, two nine-year-old girls vanished while playing near their homes in the Moulsecoomb area of Brighton, England. The following day, their bodies were discovered in nearby woodland — a crime that would shock the nation and haunt the seaside city for decades.

This episode unravels the mystery behind one of Britain’s most chilling child murder cases. We explore the timeline of that October evening, the early investigation, and the man who quickly became the prime suspect. As the story unfolds, listeners will hear how forensic evidence, public pressure, and persistent questions about police handling of the case turned it into a defining moment in UK criminal history.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46468818?utm_source.com

https://chatgpt.com/c/68e85119-93f0-8331-81cd-e5654b7546ba#:~:text=in%20the%20street.-,The%20Independent,%2B1,-Her%20home%20life

https://chatgpt.com/c/68e85119-93f0-8331-81cd-e5654b7546ba#:~:text=to%20Karen%E2%80%99s%20family).-,brightonandhovenews.org,%2B2,-If%20you%20like

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babes_in_the_Wood_murders_(Brighton)#Timeline

In 2000, a quiet New Zealand town was rocked by the brutal murders of a mother and her young daughter in their own home. What followed was one of the country’s most controversial and emotionally charged investigations.

In this episode, we explore the chilling details of the crime, the strange behavior that raised eyebrows, and the forensic evidence that sparked debate around the world.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lundy_murders

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/double-murderer-mark-lundys-parole-rejected-denies-killing-his-wife-and-daughter/Y4M23E5EAJFFJADLV52Y2QAD7E/

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/266766/mark-lundy-trial-the-second-week

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/265763/witnesses-tell-of-finding-bodies

https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2019/2019-NZSC-152.pdf

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+long+can+brain+matter+be+tested+after+death&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1083US1083&oq=how+long+can+brain+matter+be+tested+after+death&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBTIHCAgQIRifBTIHCAkQIRifBdIBCTE0NTI4ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

On a cold January night in 2022, Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside a suburban home. His girlfriend, Karen Read, was quickly charged with his murder. But as the case unfolded, so did a wave of public skepticism, viral theories, and accusations of a cover-up that reached deep into the local law enforcement community.

In this episode, we dive into the tangled timeline, dissect the evidence, and explore the courtroom drama that’s captivated the country. Is Karen Read a killer, or the target of a deeply flawed investigation? From text messages and surveillance footage to the growing protest movement outside the courthouse, we unpack the facts—and the fiction—behind one of the most polarizing true crime cases in recent memory.

Sources:

Impact x Nightline: Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_John_O%27Keefe