In this episode, we examine the enduring mystery of the woman found hidden inside a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood during the Second World War. We’ll retrace the discovery made by a group of local boys, the extraordinary police investigation that followed, and the many theories — from witchcraft and espionage to wartime secrecy — that have surrounded the case ever since. Join us as we explore a story that has puzzled the Midlands for more than eighty years.

Disclaimer: This case remains unsolved. While theories and lines of enquiry are discussed, no speculation is made, and no blame is placed on any individual.

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