In this episode, we recount the tragic story of Detective Sergeant James Stanford, a respected Wolverhampton officer whose life was cut short in 1965. We explore his path from devoted family man to dedicated detective, the shocking events that unfolded in the town centre, and the historic trial that followed. Join us as we mark the 60th anniversary of his death and remember the courage of a man still known today as “Gentleman Jim.”

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In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Vina Patel, a 51-year-old solicitor from Leicester whose sudden death in January 2009 left her loved ones searching for answers. We explore her life, her final hours, and the investigation that followed. Join us as we revisit a case that shook both her family and community.

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In this episode, we tell the story of Annie Eels and Samantha Tapper, whose lives came to a tragic end inside a discreet massage parlour in the historic town of Shrewsbury. We explore the events of that summer afternoon in 2006, the circumstances that brought them there, and the mystery that gripped the community. Join us as we piece together the final hours of Annie and Samantha, and the questions that demanded answers.

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In this episode, we examine the case of Tania Moore, a 26-year-old riding instructor from the Derbyshire village of Alkmonton. After the end of a relationship, she became the target of a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation. Despite repeated warnings, the response from police left her increasingly exposed. Join us as we explore the failures that left her without protection and the tragedy that followed.

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In this episode, we tell the story of Gregory Baker, a kind and intelligent man from the village of Alton who had spent his life overcoming physical challenges and supporting others through education. In June 2007, a routine visit from his carers led to a discovery that left the community stunned. Join us as we explore the circumstances surrounding his sudden death, and the investigation that would uncover far more than anyone expected.

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In this episode, we explore the death of Kathryn Dukes, a 43-year-old woman found inside her Birmingham home in May 2003. As detectives worked to trace her final movements, the investigation led to a series of unexpected developments and a desperate appeal for answers. With a family left searching for clarity, and police facing silence where there should have been explanation, the case unfolded across two cities and left behind a trail of unanswered questions. Join us as we uncover the story behind a sudden and shocking loss and the investigation that followed.

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In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Chanel Taylor, a young newlywed from Huthwaite whose life was full of plans, promise, and hope for the future. When tragedy struck less than two months after her wedding, it left her family and the wider community stunned. We follow the events of that day, the early questions that surrounded the investigation, and the growing urgency to uncover the truth. Join us as we examine the search for answers, the emotional toll, and a case that would come to haunt Nottinghamshire.

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In this episode, we revisit the life and tragic death of Keith Frogson — a father, grandfather and former miner from Annesley Woodhouse. When Keith was brutally attacked just yards from his front door in 2004, his murder reopened old wounds in a tight-knit village and sparked one of the largest manhunts Nottinghamshire had ever seen.

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In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Roger Pratt, a retired businessman from Warwickshire whose dream sailing adventure ended in violence off the coast of St Lucia. Join us as we retrace the couple’s final voyage, uncover the terrifying night masked intruders came aboard their yacht, and follow Margaret Pratt’s extraordinary seven-year fight to secure justice for her beloved husband.

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In this episode, we revisit the shocking murder of Craig Hodson-Walker, a young postmaster’s son who gave his life defending his family and their village shop in Fairfield, Worcestershire. As detectives pieced together a complex trail of CCTV, forensics and witness accounts, the truth about a ruthless gang from Birmingham would come to light — and justice would finally catch up with them.

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