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The story of Catherine, Bethan, Luke, James and Sian is one that rocked their local community and shocked friends and family. On 11 July 2000 Catherine, Bethan, Luke, James and Sian were killed violently by the man who should be their protector, husband and father Robert.

Information and support

·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

·       Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk 

·       Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Family man | Life and style | The Guardian

Murder by the sea documentary https://youtu.be/m0vGSFsceKA 

Murder by the Sea: True Crime Stories from our Sinister Shores: Amazon.co.uk: Jarossi, Robin, Howard, David: 9781914451645: Books

Study: family killers are usually men and fit one of four distinct profiles | WIRED UK

The murder of a mother and her four children which shocked the world 20 years ago - Wales Online

BBC NEWS | Wales | TV firm defends murder film

Anger over Robert Mochrie family murders documentary | Barry And District News

Family Annihilation: The Crimes and Psychology of Familicide | Crime Traveller

 Can you help Joanna’s family?

Take action to support Joanna Simpson’s family The Joanna Simpson Foundation - Domestic Abuse Support for Children (jsfoundation.org.uk)

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Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton

Produced by: Clare Laxton 

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Music by Tom Box

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