Descend into Madness

12 years on from the last confirmed sighting of Claudia Lawrence, we’re still no closer to uncovering what truly happened to her on that early Spring morning.

Join Georgia and Cherie as descend into the life and disappearance of Claudia Lawrence. Unravelling the police investigation and press coverage which ultimately changed the course of her case. Follow the girls as they take you from Claudia’s early life in a Malton, North Yorkshire to the present day police investigation. 

The year was 2009 and Claudia was working as a chef at York University. She was a thriving 35 year old with a great group of friends and an active social life. However, on March 19th 2009 she failed to show up for work. The investigation that followed was one of the largest North Yorkshire Police have ever undertaken. Despite thousands of interviews, and multiple arrests, there is still no justice for Claudia and her loved ones remain in the dark regarding what happened to her. 

We’re sending her family and friends so much love and positive energy on the 12th anniversary of Claudia’s disappearance. With this episode we hope to keep her memory alive and her name in the media. We would love if you could share this podcast with your friends to help achieve that goal. 

Please visit www.findclaudia.co.uk for more information on the case. If you have any information regarding Claudia’s case please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting ‘Claudia Lawrence’. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 quoting ‘Claudia Lawrence, North Yorkshire Police’ 

Season 2, Episode 3. 18.03.21

Join Georgia and Cherie as they take their first descent into the life and crimes of Christopher Halliwell. Peeling back each layer of the rotten onion that truly does continue to get worse every time.

Get ready to uncover the horror story of Christopher Halliwell PART ONE.

Season 2, Episode 2.1. 28.02.21

Welcome back to Descend Into Madness and we’re kicking off Season 2 with a Valentines Day special! However, there will be no romance, roses, or chocolates in this one. 

Georgia and Cherie take you back to the 14th February 1945, in the sleepy little town of Lower Quinton in Warwickshire. On the slopes of a local farm field, the mutilated body of Charles Walton would be found. His neck had been slashed and a pitchfork pinned him to the ground. Was this a ritual killing to replenish the land? Was Charles Walton a practising witch? Is this basically real life ‘Hot Fuzz’?! Or is there a simpler explanation for the old man’s death? 

Cherie and Georgia take a look at Charles’ life and the investigation which followed his death. Join the girls as they unravel the mystery, which has haunted Lower Quinton for years, with their usual dry humour and sarcasm along the way. Stripping back the theories, rumours, and folklore, to bring you the true story of Charles Walton. Taking you from the womb to the missing tomb stone.

 Season 2. Episode 1. 14.2.21

Cherie and Georgia take you on another wild descent into the life, times and execution of Mary Bateman, also known as the Yorkshire Witch! 

Mary Bateman was a con-artist and murderer in the late 18th - early 19th century who swindled, deceived and killed her clientele. Though convicted for only one murder, she is known to have killed at least 3 more people with many more suspected deaths linked to her occupation. Cherie and Georgia take a look at her life, crimes and subsequent execution with their usual dry humour and sarcasm. Join the girls as they discuss the life of Mary Bateman; from the womb to the FOLDING FLESH CUP! 

(Trigger warning for discussions of abortion in the past)

Episode 3, 11.03.20.

Cherie and Georgia are back again to lead you on a deep descent into the life and crimes of Michael Sams. Known as the kidnap killer for his coffin enclosures and intricate warning systems used to control his victims. Join the girls on their descent into his life, the accident which changed his future, his horrific crimes and his ongoing fight with the justice system. With their usual sarcasm and dry humour descend with the girls from the womb to the.... cell? and discover the crimes of Michael Sams. Episode 2, 26.02.20.

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