As the police continued the search for Genette Tate they knew they needed the help of the media if they were ever going to have any hope of finding her.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Hacks, Scribes and Scriveners

On a warm summer's day in August 1978 a papergirl vanished while delivering copies of the local newspaper. Genette Tate was never seen again. Forty years after she vanished Devon Live talks to those involved in one of the most fascinating and enduring missing person mysteries of modern times

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In 1990 Robert Black was arrested for the abduction of a young girl. The full extent of his crimes revealed him to be one of Britain's most dangerous sex offenders. In this episode we look at the evidence to determine whether he was the man responsible for the disappearance of Genette Tate.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The Appetites of a Monster

The investigation to find Genette was the biggest in Devon and Cornwall Police history and the first few hours were crucial if she to be found alive. It was a race against time to solve a mystery and the clock was ticking. This episode features interviews with those at the forefront of the investigation.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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‘The Man in the Maroon Car’

On a warm summer's day in 1978 a school girl vanished while delivering newspapers. The 13 year old from Aylesbeare in Devon was never seen again. This episode looks at how it all began.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The Summer of '78

On a warm summer's day in 1978 a school girl vanished while delivering newspapers. The 13 year old from Aylesbeare in Devon was never seen again. Forty years later we are still asking still asking the question what happened to Genette Tate.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Hacks, Scribes and Scriveners

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