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.

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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