The Unseen Podcast

On the 28th of February 1979, Joe Gallagher and Frieda Hunter were discovered in a pool of blood in their bed in their home at 3 Hallbottom Street in Hyde, Greater Manchester. One of Joe's colleagues had entered the home through a downstairs broken window and discovered the couple. Joe and Frieda's lives were analysed thoroughly by the police and in the press which caused the family even more distress. The murders are still unsolved.

Important information provided by:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/who-bludgeoned-death-young-lovers-12067227

https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/who-was-the-hallbottom-street-hammer-killer

https://themanc.com/feature/who-was-the-hallbottom-street-hammer-killer-the-story-of-hydes-horrific-unsolved-double-murder/

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/glossop-advertiser/20161027/281625304847682

https://www.shawandroytoncorrespondent.co.uk/shaw-ex-detective-recalls-hunt-for-beast-of-manchester-serial-killer/

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On this episode of 5 minutes with we are joined by true crime podcaster and writer James Renner. He answers questions about how he got started in podcasting, the cases that he can't stop thinking about and some unknown facts about himself!

If you want to find out more about James head over to his website and find his podcasts wherever you listen:
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On the 28th of September 1939, 4 year old Joyce Cox was walking home from Whitchurch Infants School in Whitchurch, Cardiff with her cousin and older brother Dennis. Somewhere along the few minute journey, Joyce disappeared and her family couldn't find her anywhere.

Her body was later found and it was discovered that she had been strangled. Joyce's case became cold when no new leads came in but her family now hope that DNA can be used to solve her murder .

Information provided by:

http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=1108&termRef=Joyce%20Cox

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-41247711

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/prime-suspect-1939-murder-joyce-13673649

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2017-09-22/polices-last-chance-to-solve-the-murder-of-four-year-old-girl-78-years-ago

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4877238/Murder-probe-launched-78-YEARS-girl-four-killed.html

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On Tuesday the 1st of September 1998, 17 year old Sean Ryan left his home in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland with £300 from his savings account and has not been seen by his family since. He was later spotted over 200 miles away in Galway and later in County Clare on the Saturday evening however since then there has been no confirmed sightings of him. Where has Sean gone and why did he leave in the first place?

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https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ive-never-given-up-hope-co-down-mum-still-searching-for-missing-son-last-seen-21-years-ago-38360278.html
http://www.thedownrecorder.co.uk/pages/?title=Mum%E2%80%99s_21-year_heartache_over_missing_son
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/gallery/unsolved-missing-persons-cases-northern-19111332
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/%60Goodnight+mum%27+and+Sean+disappeared+into+thin+air.-a060147822
https://www.psni.police.uk/news/missing-persons/sean-ryan/
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/missing-teenagers-family-distraught-26173597.html
https://www.missing.ie/missing_persons/sean-ryan-down/
https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/sean-ryan-98-001195

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This month's bonus episode of 5 Minutes With features Robin from the Trail Went Cold. Robin answers questions about his background, how the podcast got started and the case that he can't stop thinking about.

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Website: https://www.trailwentcold.com/

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On the 30th of October 1969, Helen Puttock headed out to the Barrowland Ballroom with her sister Jeannie. The pair loved dancing and while Helen's husband George could look after their two sons, the sisters made the most of a night out together. Jeannie travelled back with her sister in a taxi along with another man they had met while they were out. She got out of the taxi and Helen went on to her house. She never arrived. Her body was found in a back yard close to her home. She had been murdered. The Barrowland Ballroom connected all of these murders and so a huge investigation was launched. When Jeannie told them that the man they had met that night was called John and he quoted the bible, a new name for the suspect was born.

Part 3 of 3.

Important information provided by:
BBC Documentary- Hunt for Bible John- BBC Iplayer
Contemporary sources: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-bible-john-suspects-emerge-25836638
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/tv/who-bible-john-glasgows-unidentified-22649357
https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/bible-john-documentary-on-the-hunt-for-notorious-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-features-new-artists-impression-3464978
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19763565.will-ever-discover-real-identity-bible-john/
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bible-john-new-images-created-25568153
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19887836.extended-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-barrowland-killings/
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On the 16th of August 1969, Jemima McDonald was on the way for a night out at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland. Her sister Margaret usually went with her but that night she stayed at home and watched Jemima's children. Jemima didn't return to collect them and Margaret got worried. She would eventually find Jemima's body amongst debris and rubbish in an abandoned building. Glasgow Police now had two murders on their hands and they both revolved around the Barrowland Ballroom. Were they connected?

Part 2 of 3
Important information provided by:
BBC Documentary- Hunt for Bible John- BBC Iplayer
Contemporary sources: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-bible-john-suspects-emerge-25836638
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/tv/who-bible-john-glasgows-unidentified-22649357
https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/bible-john-documentary-on-the-hunt-for-notorious-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-features-new-artists-impression-3464978
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19763565.will-ever-discover-real-identity-bible-john/
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bible-john-new-images-created-25568153
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19887836.extended-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-barrowland-killings/
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On the 22nd of February 1968, auxillary nurse Patricia Docker headed for a night out at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. She never returned and was she was found murdered close to her home. She had been stripped naked and her handbag thrown in a nearby river.
This would be the start of the one of the longest running Scottish investigations that has ever been conducted and would remain one of the countries most enduring mysteries.

Part 1 of 3.

Important information provided by:
BBC Documentary- Hunt for Bible John- BBC Iplayer
Contemporary sources: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-bible-john-suspects-emerge-25836638
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/tv/who-bible-john-glasgows-unidentified-22649357
https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/bible-john-documentary-on-the-hunt-for-notorious-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-features-new-artists-impression-3464978
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19763565.will-ever-discover-real-identity-bible-john/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bible-john-new-images-created-25568153
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19887836.extended-glasgow-serial-killer-bible-john-barrowland-killings/
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In this first bonus episode of 5 Minutes With, I speak to Aaron from Generation Why. He answers questions about his background, how he got started and cases that he can't stop thinking about. Listen in to this great interview with a podcast that needs no introduction! If you want to hear more from Generation Why find them on any of your podcast apps or here:
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On the 19th of May 1979, Sister Jacinta Bracken left the Stella Maris Convent in Swansea city centre to go and buy a present for her Mum for her birthday. She set off walking which was something she enjoyed and made plans to walk with one of the other sisters that night. She never made it back to carry out these plans though. That day she disappeared without a trace with her handbag being found on a nearby beach. She is still missing,

Important information provided by:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/missing-nun-jacinta-bracken-swansea-22069379

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/still-looking-swanseas-missing-nun-1919356

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5034628.stm

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/fresh-bid-to-find-nun-who-disappeared-27-year-ago-1.785025

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