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This episode was first published on 7th August, 2020.
In the first of a special series on Stories of our times, the Times' Crime Correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active.
Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.
Host: John Simpson, crime correspondent at The Times.
Support numbers: If you’ve been affected by anything in this programme contact Samaritans for free on 116 123.
Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.
Original music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.
Additional music by Jordan Powell, Daniel Birch and Breakmaster Cylinder.
Actors: Praise Aguda, Tione Chance.
Clips used: BBC, ITV, UK Drill YouTube channel.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode was first published on 7th August, 2020.
In the first of a special series on Stories of our times, the Times' Crime Correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active.
Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.
Host: John Simpson, crime correspondent at The Times.
Support numbers: If you’ve been affected by anything in this programme contact Samaritans for free on 116 123.
Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.
Original music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.
Additional music by Jordan Powell, Daniel Birch and Breakmaster Cylinder.
Actors: Praise Aguda, Tione Chance.
Clips used: BBC, ITV, UK Drill YouTube channel.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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