In this episode, I tell the story of Nicola Edgington, Marion Edgington and Sally Hodkin.

On November 4, 2005, 25-year-old Nicola Edgington stabbed her 60-year-old mum Marion to death.

After pleading guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility in October 2006, Nicola was detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.

In September 2009, Nicola was discharged to a housing association self-contained flat.

On October 10, 2011, Nicola repeatedly spoke with emergency services personnel in an attempt to get herself sectioned.

Later that day, she purchased a knife from ASDA and unsuccessfully attempted to murder 22-year-old Kerry Clark with it.

She then stole a knife from a butcher's shop and stabbed and killed 58-year-old Sally Hodkin, whom Nicola had chosen to attack randomly.

Judge Brian Barker handed Nicola Edgington a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years on March 4, 2013.

Len Hodkin, Sally's son, is the chairperson of the UK charity Hundred Families. You can find out more about Hundred Families here:

hundredfamilies.org

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britishmurders.com⁣

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References:⁣

britishmurders.com/nicolaedgington

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I welcome author Sally-Anne Martyn to the show in this interview episode.⁣

Sally-Anne grew up in a small village just outside Sheffield and comes from a working-class background.

Her writing is inspired by those women who are constantly left on the sidelines and ignored.

Sally-Anne takes the underdog, allows her the freedom to do what she wants (good or bad) and sees where it takes her.

With a diet of 'Hammer House' and 'Tales of the Unexpected' as a child, along with a love for the ridiculous, it is no surprise that her books have chilling themes with a hint of dark humour.

Sally-Anne's book, 'The Clinic', was released on October 27, 2022, and is available to purchase here:

The Clinic | sallyannemartyn.com

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Intro music:

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'

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In this episode, I tell the story of Albert Dryden and Harry Collinson.

In 1988, Albert Dryden built a sunken bungalow on his land without planning permission.

Over the next three years, he had a constant back-and-forth battle with Derwentside District Council, who demanded he demolish the bungalow.

On June 20, 1991, the council, led by principal planning officer Harry Collinson, arrived at Albert's land, intent on demolishing it themselves.

Confronting the councilman with a gun, Albert shot and killed Harry in an incident captured by TV news cameras.

Albert received a life sentence for Harry's murder on April 1, 1992, and passed away 26 years later on September 15, 2018.

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britishmurders.com⁣

Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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References:⁣

britishmurders.com/albertdryden

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I welcome forensic scientist Robert (Bob) Green to the show in this interview episode.⁣

Bob worked for the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in research and service development before moving to the Home Office to become the head of science and technology in the Police and Crime Standards Directorate.

He was at the forefront of ensuring the most effective use of forensic science to combat crime and develop knowledge around applying forensic science and policing tools to support the investigation of violent and acquisitive crimes.

He is noted for developing and leading the national programme of cold case review – Operation Advance – and being a national and international speaker on developing DNA and other biometric databases.

For his services to forensic science, Bob was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2008.

Nowadays, Bob is a Reader in Forensic Science and Director of Student Engagement at the University of Kent for the School of Chemistry and Forensic Science. 

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https://www.britishmurders.com/

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David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'

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In this episode, I tell the story of Craig Keogh and Jane Hings.

On September 24, 2017, 72-year-old Jane Hings was sexually assaulted and murdered by 25-year-old Craig Keogh in her Fleckney bungalow.

Craig then burgled Jane's home and sold what he could to help fund a lavish weekend of spending.

He was arrested two days later in his caravan and subsequently handed a life sentence on March 20, 2018, with a minimum term of 32 years.

For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣

britishmurders.com⁣

Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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References:⁣

britishmurders.com/craigkeogh

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In this episode, I tell the story of Rocky Price and Lindsay Birbeck.

On August 12, 2019, 47-year-old teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered by 16-year-old Rocky Price in a seemingly random attack.

Rocky then transported Lindsay's body to Accrington Cemetery using a wheelie bin - an act he was caught doing on CCTV - and buried her body.

Mrs Justice Yip handed Rocky Price a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years on January 12, 2015, at Preston Crown Court.

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Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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References:⁣

britishmurders.com/rockyprice

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I welcome private investigator David McKelvey to the show in this interview episode.⁣

David was formerly a Detective Chief Inspector in the Metropolitan Police with over 60 commendations, and in 2007, he formed TM Eye, one of the UK’s most active private investigation companies.

In this episode, David and I primarily discuss the 1995 Rettondon murders, also known as the Range Rover murders or Essex Murders.

David was responsible for first arresting key prosecution witness Darren Nicholls, the man who claimed to have been the getaway driver for Jack Steele and Jack Whomes, who were subsequently convicted of the murders.

A gripping new three-part series called "The Essex Murders" launches on Sky Documentaries (and NOW) on April 15, 2023, and features David and his team's efforts to uncover the truth behind one of the most notorious multiple murders in British history.

You can find out more about 'TM Eye' here:

https://tm-eye.co.uk/

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https://www.britishmurders.com/

Intro music:

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'

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In this episode, I tell the story of Lewis Daynes and Breck Bednar.

On the morning of February 17, 2014, 18-year-old Lewis Daynes murdered 14-year-old Breck Bednar by stabbing him in the neck.

Breck met Lewis online and was lured to his flat the previous evening.

Lewis Daynes was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years on January 12, 2015, by Mrs Justice Cox at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Lorin LaFave, Breck's mum, founded a charity in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of her son. You can find out more about 'The Breck Foundation' here:

breckfoundation.org

For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣

britishmurders.com⁣

Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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References:⁣

britishmurders.com/lewisdaynes

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In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories, who tells me (and you) the story of American double murderer Larry Gene Bell.

Larry Gene Bell kidnapped 17-year-old Shari Smith on May 31, 1985, and murdered her shortly after. He then taunted Shari's family by making several phone calls and forcing Shari to write them a letter before she was killed.

A couple of weeks later, Larry kidnapped 9-year-old Debra Helmick and murdered her in a similar fashion. Once more, he taunted Shari's family after doing so.

After his arrest on June 27, 1985, Larry Gene Bell was given the death penalty. He chose the electric chair over lethal injection and was finally executed on October 4, 1996.

You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:

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Intro music:

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'

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Bobbie's References:

www.britishmurders.com/larrygenebell/

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In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.

Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.

The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.

Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.

In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage to each other.

This week, I discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣

⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣

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Intro music:⁣

David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣

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References:⁣

www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart2/

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