Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates

In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and murder)

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US

Mental health crisis line: Dial 988

National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

UK Women’s Aid: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk)

National DV Support Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)

Call: 0808 2000 24

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