In October 1989 30 year old Carol Stuart was shot and killed in her car in Boston when she was with her husband Charles Stuart. She was seven months pregnant with their first child. Charles or Chuck Stuart was also shot in the stomach and called 911 from his car phone.

Once first responders reached Carol and Chuck they transported them to hospital. Chuck survived but sadly Carol died later that evening – her baby was delivered by C section weeks premature and baptised Christopher Stuart. Sadly he died 17 days later and both his and Carol’s deaths were treated as murder.

Chuck told police that a black man car jacked them and shot them both and so ensued a manhunt through the city of Boston with a man called Willie Bennet arrested for the murders of Carol and Christopher. Then Chuck’s brother Matthew blew the case wide open as he told police that it was Chuck who had shot and killed Carol to get her life insurance. Chuck took his own life the next day.

This is not only a story of a man who killed his family, but a story of deep deception, racism and a psychopath who nearly got away with murder.

This is the story of Carol and Christopher Stuart.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References    

Murder in Boston Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Watch Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning | HBO Max

The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston - Reveal

Charles Stuart | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Could troubling police, media response to Charles Stuart murder happen again? — Harvard Gazette

Local Spotlight: 'Murder In Boston' : 1A : NPR

Charles Stuart and the murder in Boston that changed a city forever

GRAND JURY REASSESSING BOSTON MURDER HOAX - The Washington Post

Mayor Wu formally apologizes to Black men wrongly accused in 1989 murder of Carol Stuart | WBUR News

Willie Bennett: Where is Stuart Case Ex-Suspect Today?

I-Team Exclusive: Man Wrongly Accused In Notorious 1989 Murder Grants Rare Interview - CBS Boston

Boston pays $150,000 settlement to men wrongfully suspected in 1989 Stuart murder - CBS Boston

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In January 2012 31 year old Sarah Laycock and her eight year old daughter Abigail were killed by Sarah’s partner John Miller in Garforth in Leeds. Their 4 year old daughter survived but was left alone with the bodies of her mother and sister for over 12 hours.

An abusive man with a history of controlling behaviour, Miller was arrested after the murders and convicted – but only of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2013 which means he might be free very soon.

This is the story of Sarah Laycock and her daughter Abigail.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
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• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Garforth murders: Pair named as mother and daughter - BBC News

Garforth killings: Sarah Laycock's parents 'devastated' at deaths - BBC News

Dad butchered Leeds family and spared ‘Aryan’ daughter

Girl left in house with bodies of mother and sister after father killed them | Crime | The Guardian

Axe man jailed for life after double killings

John Miller: Racist killed partner and daughter but spared ‘Aryan’ child | Metro News

Girl 'left with bodies in home' | London Evening Standard | The Standard

Garforth murder suspect John Miller arrested after row with paramedics - Birmingham Live

Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve, West Yorkshire - The RSPB

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Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton 

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In December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was killed in her home in Lurgan County Armagh. She was 15 weeks pregnant.

Police later charged her partner and father of her unborn child, Stephen McCullagh, and he was found guilty of her murder in March 2026. Also known as the YouTube murder, McCullagh used a fake YouTube livestream as an alibi after carrying out a planned, violent attack on Natalie.

This is the story of Natalie McNally.

Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

BBC Sounds - Natalie McNally Murder: YouTuber on Trial - Available Episodes

Natalie McNally: Family on Stephen McCullagh's lies after her murder - BBC News

NI 'most dangerous' part of UK to be a woman - BBC News

Natalie McNally: 'We treated her like a princess, we'll love her forever' - BBC News

Man found guilty of murdering pregnant partner Natalie McNally - BBC News

Jury sworn in for trial of YouTuber accused of Natalie McNally’s murder – The Irish Times

Young Lurgan woman Natalie McNally a ‘kind and caring’ person – Armagh I

Former partner of Natalie McNally ‘hoped to get away with’ her murder, trial hears – The Irish Times

A picture of violence: The 30 women killed in more than four years - BBC News

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In July 1991 Tonya Clayton Green was killed by her husband Gregory Green, she was six months pregnant at the time. Green was convicted for second-degree murder and was sentenced to serve 15 to 25 years in prison. Within 16 years he had been released and sadly, this is not where this story ends.

Green was released in 2008 and by 2010 he had married Faith Green and they went on to have two daughters together. Green was an abusive and controlling husband and in 2016 Faith filed for divorce.

In September 2016 Faith was brutally assaulted by Green who then forced her to witness the murder of her two children – his stepchildren – 19 year old Chadney and 17 year old Kara. Green then killed his own two children – 5 year old Koi and 4 year old Kaleigh. Faith survived the brutal attack.

Green was convicted and sentenced to 45 to 100 years in prison as questions remain on how he was released and allowed to become a two time family annihilator. 

This is the story of Tonya Clayton and Faith Green and her children.

Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

The Monster That Killed His Family Twice: The Faith Green Story: Amazon.co.uk: Brown, Faith: 9798986875217: Books

Gregory Green, The Man Who Killed His Family — Twice

Inside the Brutal Story of Gregory Green– How He Misused His Pardon to Kill his Four Children | Criminal

Dad of teens killed talks about accused killer

Family asked 2nd chance for suspect after he killed 1st wife

Fundraiser for Faith Green by The Green-Allen Family : Help Us Bury Four Innocent Children

Man accused of killing family killed pregnant wife in 1991 | FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Gregory Green | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Michigan man tortures wife and kills their children after being paroled for killing his first wife and unborn child. | Lexington Herald Leader

Friends remember wives married to accused Dearborn Heights stabber

Man Murdered His Wife, Married a Pastor’s Daughter, Then Killed His Own Kids

Michigan man tortures wife and kills their children after being paroled for killing his first wife and unborn child. | Lexington Herald Leader

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In this episode we hear from Jodie Edith who was sister of Laura Mortimer and Aunt to Ella Dalby. They were both killed in 2018. Laura tells us about her memories of Laura and Ella, about grief, justice and her hopes for the future.

You can find out more about Jodie and her advocacy work on Instagram @Laurella.libbyslegalcy and @jodie.edith1

Jodie also runs a professional hypnotherapy and counselling service – you can find out more about her here: www.nurturefromwithin.co.uk

Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

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Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton  

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In September 1971 in South Australia 40 year old Heather Bartholomew, her seven children – Neville, Christine, Sharon, Helen, Gregory Roger and Sandra - her sister Winnis and her 19 month old son Daniel were all killed by Clifford Bartholomew – Heather’s husband and father of six of the eight children he killed.

Known at the time as the deadliest familicide in Australian history – Bartholomew was arrested and sentenced for the murder of his wife. Although given a life sentence he ended up serving less than 8 years. Once out of prison Bartholomew changed his name, married again and was stepfather to children who were similar ages to his children that he killed. His second family had no idea that he had murdered so many people until he and his wife died.

A horrific family annihilator who was given a second chance by the justice system.

This is the unbelievable story of the Bartholomew Family.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Heather Alice Betterman Bartholomew (1931-1971) - Find a Grave Memorial

Mass murderer who killed his seven biological kids remembered as a 'gentleman' by adopted children | Daily Mail Online

How one family's mild-mannered pop turned out to be a killer | that's life!

Hope Forest shooting - Wikipedia

THE SECRET LIFE OF 'POPPY CLIFF' - The RED HEART Movement

Crime Reel podcast https://youtu.be/wdkwKr1H7kA?si=Tfyd2DvvS_-qqG7U

Clifford Bartholomew murdered 10 members of his family.

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In February 2010, Susan McFall and her 18 year old daughter Francesca Frankie McFall were killed by husband and father Hugh McFall.

Apparently fearing the loss of his business and social and financial failure, McFall beat his wife and daughter to death before taking his own life. He called 999 before he took his own life and police attended the family home very quickly.

Neighbours and family couldn’t believe that McFall did what he did.

This is the story of the McFall family.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Carnage in Shropshire as man slaughters his family | The Independent | The Independent

Family death father 'overcharged customer £500,000' - BBC News

'I hope I rot in hell': father's suicide note after killing wife and daughter | Crime | The Guardian

McFall murder house put on market | Shropshire Star

Oswestry florist beat wife and daughter to death - BBC News

Employer's tribute to Susan McFall | Shropshire Star

Family pay tribute to tragic dad Hugh | Shropshire Star

Florist who murdered family hoped to go to hell | UK | News | Express.co.uk

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In February 2010, 24 year old Stephanie Bellinger and her 10 month old daughter Lili were killed by partner and father of Lili, Anthony Marsh. He claimed that voices in his head told him to kill Stephanie and Lili but others asserted that he was trying to avoid his responsibilities and also had revenge as a motive. 

Stephanie and Marsh’s other child - two and half year old boy – was physically unharmed in the attack but left alone by Marsh for over 24 hours.

Despite denying murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, Marsh was found guilty of the murder of Stephanie and Lili and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

This is the story of Stephanie Bellinger and her daughter Lili.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Knifeman killed girlfriend and baby | The Independent | The Independent

Man guilty of murdering partner and child in Totton - BBC News

Life for mother and baby murderer | London Evening Standard | The Standard

Anthony Marsh was was 'a family man' say former colleagues | Daily Echo

Anthony Marsh claimed voices made him kill Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo

Anthony Marsh sentenced to 26 years for murders of Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo

Killer of girlfriend and baby daughter jailed for life | UK news | The Guardian

Femicide Census reveals half of UK women killed by men die at hands of partner or ex | End Violence Against Women

A Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Femicide: A Systematic Review - PMC

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In November 2019, 28 year old Jennifer Rothwell was killed by husband Beau Rothwell – she was six weeks pregnant with his baby.

Having googled "What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant” before she was killed Jennifer wasn’t sure if Rothwell wanted their baby.

Although he claimed he didn’t plan the murder, Rothwell was clearly an escapee family annihilator who planned to kill his wife and unborn child to continue a life with another woman. He is now serving life in prison.

This is the story of Jennifer Rothwell.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

A Comprehensive Review of Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Its Adverse Effects on Maternal and Fetal Health - PMC

Acknowledging a persistent truth: domestic violence in pregnancy - PMC

Beau Rothwell: Husband killed pregnant wife after making pros and cons list about leaving her | The Independent

Engineer Beau Rothwell Convicted of 2019 Murder

Jennifer Rothwell Obituary (2019) - Saint Louis, MO - Cremation Society of St. Louis

Woman Googled: 'What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant,' killed by husband

Beau Rothwell Gets Life In Wife Jennifer Rothwell's Murder

State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Beau Rothwell, Appellant. :: 2024 :: Missouri Court of Appeals Decisions :: Missouri Case Law :: Missouri Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

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In January 2023 46 year old Athalia Crayton, her 18 year old son Kasin and her 16 year old daughter and 10 year old son were all shot and killed by husband and father Robert Crayton. He then took his own life.

Crayton was someone who struggled with mental health issues with police having attended the Crayton’s house five times in the years before the murders with one time resulting in an involuntary commitment of Crayton. The devastation of his mental health issues came to a head in that New Year of 2023.

This is the story of the Crayton Family.

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Information and support 

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA 
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid 
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America 
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Robert Crayton - IMDb

Police identify North Carolina father who killed his family before turning gun on himself | Daily Mail Online

Police: Father killed family in High Point NC murder-suicide | Charlotte Observer

Dad Was Involuntarily Committed a Year Before He Killed Wife, 3 Children & Himself – Crime Online

True Crime Society - Actor Robert Crayton killed his family in a murder-suicide

Man kills his wife and 3 children in North Carolina murder-suicide, officials say

Update: Police say High Point man killed wife and 3 children before turning gun on himself

5 dead after man shoots and kills wife and 3 children: Police - ABC News

Fox 8 news piece https://youtu.be/SZwKuSRF1HQ

High Point, North Carolina - Wikipedia

Athalia A. Crayton (1976-2023) - Find a Grave Memorial

Man kills his wife and 3 children in North Carolina murder-suicide, officials say

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