Crimes That Haunt Us

In March 1975, 21-year-old model and Playboy Bunny Eve Stratford was found brutally murdered in her East London flat. The shocking crime sent waves through the city — and for decades, her killer remained unknown.

But years later, DNA evidence revealed something chilling: Eve Stratford’s murder was linked to another woman, 16-year-old schoolgirl Lynne Weedon, killed just six months later. Detectives were forced to face a terrifying truth — London had a serial killer who was never caught.

This documentary examines Eve Stratford’s final hours, the investigation that went cold, and the DNA breakthrough that changed everything.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/HCyoRPSrImM

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Eve Stratford

(0:53) Who Was Eve Stratford?

(03:03) Playboy Club

(7:23) The Day of the Murder

(10:00) Eve is Murdered

(14:04) The Investigation

(19:13) Lynne Weedon Murdered

(26:53) DNA Breakthrough

(30:06) 40th Anniversary Appeal

On July 29th, 1981 — the day of Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s royal wedding — eight-year-old Vishal Mehrotra vanished while walking home in West London. 

Months later, partial remains were found over fifty miles away in rural Sussex. 

What followed was one of Britain’s most disturbing unsolved child murder cases — a tragedy overshadowed by alleged police cover-ups, elite abuse networks, and decades of unanswered questions.

In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we retrace Vishal’s final moments, the chilling discovery of his remains, the troubling leads that were never followed, and his father Vishambar’s lifelong fight for justice.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/K1HciYrdRrU

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Vishal Mehrotra

(0:40) Who Was Vishal Mehrotra?

(06:14) The Royal Wedding

(7:30) The Disappearance Sequence

(12:01) The Investigation Begins

(17:49) TVishal’s Body is Found

(19:04) The Post Mortem

(22:28) The Dirty Dozen Gang Probed

(28:56) Operation Midland

In March 1986, 16-year-old Kevin Hicks left home in South London to buy a dozen eggs.

He never returned. His disappearance became one of the most baffling and heartbreaking cold cases in British history.

In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we dive deep into Kevin Hicks’ last known movements, the investigation, and the unanswered questions that still haunt his family and the community decades later.

Could Kevin have been the victim of a predator? Was he targeted, or did he simply vanish into the night?

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/k_Z_UDwQWiE

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Kevin Hicks

(0:51) Who Was Kevin Hicks?

(03:52) Day of Disappearance

(5:55) Kevin’s Last Sighting

(10:22) Kevin is Reported Missing

(15:36) The Dirty Dozen Gang

(17:18) Lee Boxell

(19:01) The White Lillies

(20:14) The Anonymous Caller

On March 23rd, 1988, 26-year-old Deborah Linsley boarded a busy commuter train from Orpington to Victoria Station in London. Somewhere on that short journey, she was brutally stabbed to death. Shockingly, nobody witnessed the attack — and her killer escaped without a trace.

Despite decades of investigation, forensic breakthroughs, and renewed public appeals, Deborah’s murder remains one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved crimes.

In this true crime documentary, we revisit Deborah’s final journey, the police investigation, the evidence left behind, and the chilling mystery of how a killer managed to vanish in plain sight.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/U_t-nTsZACc

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Deborah Linsley

(0:47) Who Was Deborah Linsley?

(03:19) Day of Murder

(6:14) Debbie Boards Train

(10:55) Debbie is Murdered

(12:05) Debbie is Found

(15:29) The Key Witness

(16:50) Post Mortem

(22:11) The Suspicious Men

(26:42) DNA Breakthrough

In April 1969, 13-year-old April Fabb set out on her bicycle to visit her sister in Norfolk, England. She never arrived. 

Her abandoned bicycle was later found in a field, but April herself vanished without a trace. 

Despite one of the most extensive police investigations of its time, the disappearance of April Fabb remains one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.

In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we explore the chilling details of April’s last known journey, the search efforts that gripped the nation, and the lingering theories about what really happened to her on that spring day in 1969.

Was April abducted? Did she fall victim to a predator who struck in broad daylight? Or is there another explanation hidden in the shadows of rural Norfolk?

Join us as we uncover the tragic story of The Vanished Schoolgirl — April Fabb — and examine why her case still haunts investigators and the public more than 50 years later.

👍 If you found this story haunting, please like & share to keep April’s memory alive.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/15qEHbnxwh8

(00:00) The Haunting Case of April Fabb

(0:49) Who Was April Fabb?

(02:59) Day of Disappearance

(4:36) April Vanishes

(10:24) Police Investigation Begins

(14:36) Suspicious Vehicles

(18:50) Multiple Alleged Sightings

(20:00) The Holiday Man

(22:03) More Norfolk Disappearances

(24:36) Genette Tate Vanishes

(29:41) Cold Case Review

In August 1990, 44-year-old Ann Heron was found brutally murdered in her home in County Durham, England. The case shocked the nation — and more than three decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice.

In this Crimes That Haunt Us episode, we dive deep into the life of Ann Heron, the events of that tragic summer’s day, the police investigation, shocking suspects, and the unanswered questions that still linger.

Was it a random intruder? Someone she knew? Or a killer who has evaded capture for over 30 years?

Join us as we explore one of Britain’s most perplexing cold case murders. 

For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/wHlkQr3SHtM

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Ann Heron

(0:59) Who Was Ann Heron?

(02:20) Aeolian House

(3:24) The Day of the Murder

(8:01) Ann is Murdered

(9:05) The Suspects

(10:07) Peter Finds the Body

(16:09) Michael Benson Appeal

(19:42) DNA Breakthrough

(20:21) Peter Heron is Arrested

(22:51) Jen Jarvi investigates

(26:17) The Channel 5 Documentary

(29:33) The List of Potential Suspects

The tragic murder of Lyn Bryant in 1998 remains one of the UK’s most disturbing unsolved crimes.

On October 20th, 1998, Lyn was brutally stabbed in broad daylight while walking her dog in the quiet village of Ruan High Lanes, Cornwall. Despite multiple witness sightings and extensive forensic efforts, the killer has never been brought to justice.

In this Crimes That Haunt Us documentary, we examine:

Lyn Bryant's final known movements

Witness accounts and suspect sketches

The shocking similarities to other cases

Why police believe the killer may have struck again

New DNA breakthroughs and the ongoing manhunt 

#LynBryant #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimeUK #CrimesThatHauntUs #ColdCase #CornwallCrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary 

Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/2rUFvSuVIqQ

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Lyn Bryant

(0:54) Who Was Lyn Bryant?

(02:48) Morning of Murder

(4:31) The White Van

(6:58) Lyn & the Mystery Man

(7:58) Lyn is Murdered

(11:32) Police Launch Murder Investigation

(14:23) Where are the Glasses?

(16:20) The Other Knife Attacks

(18:14) Lyn’s Glasses Reappear

(21:55) Major DNA Breakthrough

(24:39) Serial Killer?

In November 1994, 11-year-old Nayantara Ali left her home in East London and set off for school. She never reached the school gates.

25 days later, her naked body was discovered just 20 yards from her family home — wrapped in a bedsheet, concealed inside a piece of carpet and buried beneath rubble and debris.

Even more disturbingly, police had already searched the exact location where her body was eventually found.

In this episode of **Crimes That Haunt Us**, we examine the disappearance and murder of Nayantara Ali, reconstructing the final known movements of an innocent 11-year-old girl and exploring the unanswered questions that have surrounded her case for more than three decades.

What happened to Nayan between leaving home and disappearing?

Where was she held before her death?

How did her body end up so close to her family home?

And why was she apparently missed during earlier searches of the area?

We examine the evidence surrounding the distinctive pea-green fitted sheet and unusual circular piece of pink carpet used to conceal her body, the police investigation, the family's concerns about the initial response, the wider community reaction, and the possibility that whoever disposed of Nayan's body knew the local area.

Despite the passage of more than 30 years, nobody has been publicly identified, arrested or convicted for Nayantara's murder.

Her school uniform, PE kit, umbrella and distinctive Take That bag have never been publicly recovered.

The Metropolitan Police continue to regard the case as an open investigation.

**Nayantara was just 11 years old. She deserved to grow up. She deserved a future. Most importantly, she deserved justice.**

If you have information about Nayantara Ali's disappearance or murder, please contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers.

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**Crimes That Haunt Us** explores unsolved murders, disappearances and the cases that continue to haunt families and communities decades later.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/OeHTxMjIXy4

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Nayantara Ali

(0:49) Who Was Nayantara Ali?

(03:00) Day of Disappearance

(4:48) Nayantara Vanishes

(7:03) Police Question Family

(9:29) Lindsay Jo Rimer Vanishes

(10:34) The Media Disparity

(13:40) Nayantara’s Body is Discovered

(16:51) Murder Details Revealed

(21:42) Serial Killer Probed

(22:08) The Troubling Questions

In 1991, Penny Bell — a successful businesswoman and devoted mother — was brutally stabbed over 50 times in her car, in broad daylight, just yards from a London swimming pool. 

This case remains one of the most disturbing and baffling unsolved murders in UK history.

In this *Crimes That Haunt Us* episode, we dive deep into the timeline of events, explore police theories, examine her cryptic behaviour in the days before her murder, and investigate the suspects.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/uLk4RXdeMIE

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Penny Bell

(0:48) Who Was Penny Bell?

(02:53) The Mysterious Cash Withdrawal

(5:56) Penny is Last Seen Alive

(7:49) Penny is Murdered

(8:59) The Suspects

(10:41) Police Launch Murder Investigation

(11:21) The Crime Scene

(16:53) The Investigation

(20:01) John Richmond Arrested

(21:32) Forensics Review

(23:24) Robert Napper Link?

(26:31) The Late Witness

Lisa Hession was just 14 years old when her life was brutally taken—just yards from her front door.

On a cold December night in 1984, she walked home from a party through the quiet streets of Leigh, Greater Manchester. She never made it. The next morning, her body was found in a back alley — strangled with her own scarf. To this day, her killer has never been brought to justice.

This episode of Crimes That Haunt Us examines the haunting details of Lisa's final moments, the key suspects, chilling witness reports, and the enduring silence surrounding one of the UK's most tragic unsolved murders.

Could crucial evidence have been missed? Was Lisa's killer closer than anyone imagined?

⚠️ This case remains unsolved. If you have any information, contact Greater Manchester Police.

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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/yXsGd3aZqPE

(00:00) The Haunting Case of Lisa Hession

(0:47) Who Was Lisa Hession?

(02:32) Three Prior Attacks

(6:21) Day of the Murder

(8:01) Lisa Leaves the Party

(9:02) A Mother’s Instinct

(12:10) Lisa is Found Murdered

(14:42) Suspect Arrested

(16:08) The 5th & Final Attack

(17:14) A Murderer is Questioned

(19:12) Mass DNA Swabs

(21:22) Cold Case Review

(22:21) 40th Anniversary Appeal