Today we’re heading to Marlow, England, where vacationers enjoy the idyllic riverside while permanent residents cherish its serenity. But recently, a chilling wave of murders has disrupted the tranquility. Three victims, killed days apart, were found with medallions symbolizing faith, hope, and charity. As investigators try to apprehend the Virtues Killer, Detective Tanika Malik enlists the help of an unusual group of amateur sleuths.

In this episode, we delve into the lives of the victims, starting with Stefan Dunwoody, a renowned art appraiser whose death leaves suspicion lingering among those who once trusted him. As the investigation unfolds, DS Malik faces dead ends and alibis that defy conventional motives.

Meanwhile, Judith Potts, a spirited retiree with a penchant for solving mysteries, teams up with a dog walker named Suzie and Becks, a pastor's wife, to assist the police. Their tenacity uncovers an unexpected link between the three victims: a shared past involving a rowing club.

Today’s episode is based on The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood. 

Reader, I Murdered Him is a true crime podcast for book lovers. Every week we’ll do a deep dive into a murder, cult, serial killer, or other noteworthy crime, but with a twist. The crimes on Reader, I Murdered Him aren’t ripped from the headlines. They’re ripped from the pages of newly released, noteworthy backlist, or timeless classic mystery, thriller, and horror novels.

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