In September 2012, the town of Chard in Somerset awoke to devastating news - a car had been found engulfed in flames by the side of the A358, with the body of a young woman inside.

23-year-old Catherine Wells-Burr had a bright future ahead of her. Intelligent, hard-working, and deeply loved by her family, her brutal murder shocked the local community.

As the investigation unfolded, police uncovered a disturbing plot driven by greed and betrayal. Catherine had been targeted not by a stranger, but by the one person she trusted the most.

What followed was a complex and chilling case involving deceit, manipulation, and a calculated plan to cash in on a life insurance policy that had only not long been taken out.

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The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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