Dive into the haunting tale of two young women, Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest, whose lives and tragic deaths echo across centuries in an almost unbelievable string of coincidences.

Both aged twenty, both from Erdington, England, both murdered in Pype Hayes Park on May 27th after a night of dancing, and both linked to men named Thornton who were acquitted of their crimes.

Is this mere chance, or something more mysterious? Join host Kelli Brink as she weaves this chilling true crime story with a soothing narrative, perfect for unwinding or drifting off to sleep. Settle in, dim the lights, and let this eerie mystery unfold.

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