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After Barry George's conviction was overturned in 2008, the public began to look for answers about who had murdered Jill Dando in 1999\. Since the beginning of the investigation theories began to be put forward about possible alternate suspects. Theories about Serbian hitmen, criminal underworld gangs and IRA hit squads. In today's episode we analyse these different theories and if any of them point to Jill's killer.

Important information provided by:

James Smith, D. (2002) All about Jill, The life and death of Jill Dando. London, Time Warner books UK.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/jill-dando-shot-dead-because-2503

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/9120523/Jill-Dando-murdered-by-Serbian-hitman.html

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jill-dando-murder-five-unanswered-https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jun/15/broadcasting.jilldando7764700

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hitman-reveals-knows-who-killed-9776312

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuqhlPdRXfc

http://www.slavkocuruvijafondacija.rs/en/the-murder-of-slavko-curuvija-17-years-on-will-the-truth-ever-be-revealed-2/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1388689.stm

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jun/15/broadcasting.jilldando

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/jun/14/jilldando

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After the murder of Jill Dando on the 26th April 1999, the police were struggling to find any new information on suspects. They began to consider that the perpetrator was someone who was obsessed with Jill. After searching through tips that came in in the early days of the investigation they found a person of interest, a man called Barry George. After finding out that George had a criminal background with links to stalking the police set out their case against him. The trouble was they hadn't considered the possibility that it might not have been him.

Important information provided by:

James Smith, D. (2002) All about Jill, The life and death of Jill Dando. London, Time Warner books UK. Important Chapters 11, 13 and 15\. Pages looked at specifially: 236, 280, 281, 284, 316, 317, 319, 326.

Documentary- Crimes that shook Britain, Channel 5, 2015, 22/12/15, 10:45pm.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/aug/01/jilldando.ukcrime1

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/barry-george-not-guilty-of-jill-dando-murder-28441723.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1569421/Barry-George-wins-appeal-over-Dando-murder.html

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/aug/01/jilldando.ukcrime

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31578422

http://netk.net.au/UK/George.asp

https://paladinservice.co.uk/key-facts-and-figures/

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On the 26th April 1999, the nation was shook by the cold blooded murder of TV presenter and much loved personality Jill Dando. Her murder on her own doorstep in broad daylight baffled her loved ones and the public. What led up to such a horrific crime and why did it happen? The police investigation into the murder would uncover lots of information and some suspects but to this day the case has still not been solved. This episode delves into her life, the murder and the investigation that was blighted by the other manhunt going on in London at the time; the nailbomber. What happened to Jill?

Important information provided by:

James Smith, D. (2002) All about Jill, The life and death of Jill Dando. London, Time Warner books UK. Quotes pages 205 and 217.

Documentary- Crimes that shook Britain, Channel 5, 2015, 22/12/15, 10:45pm.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1537748/Deactivated-guns-made-lethal-in-four-minutes.html

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/jill-dandos-unsolved-murder-ever-4234

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/apr/27/duncancampbell.rorycarroll

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/328804.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1185897.stm

https://www.theguardian.com/news/1999/apr/27/guardianobituaries.jilldando

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Our first episodes in the podcast focussed on the infamous disappearance of Lord Lucan. In this update episode we focus on the often forgotten victims in this story; Sandra Rivett and Lady Lucan. These two women while pivotal to the story of Lord Lucan are not often reported on and their lives not investigated. In this episode we look into their lives and how their families were impacted by the famous disappearance. These are very important stories and there have been updates to both since our original episodes. 

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www.telegraph.co.uk 

www.theguardian.com

www.express.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk

www.mirror.co.uk

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On the 28th August 1981, a mysterious phone call came into police in North Yorkshire. A well spoken man told police that they would find a decomposed body underneath some willow herbs. The man gave exact details on where to find the body but when asked his name the man explained that he couldn't give it due to national security reasons. The police went out to the area and found the body of a woman. An investigation ensued and even today her identity is still unknown. The investigation looked into many missing person reports and found other missing women but her identity is yet to be discovered. Who is the woman that the press labelled the nude in the nettles?

Important information provided by:

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

www.yorkpress.co.uk

www.gazetteherald.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire

www.telegraph.co.uk

www.hulldailymail.co.uk

https://scepticpeg.wordpress.com/2018/01/14/unsolved-crimes-the-nude-in-the-nettles/

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www.missingpersons.police.uk

www.missingpeople.org.uk

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In 1907 Victor Grayson won a sensational victory to become the first socialist MP to gain a seat in the House of Commons. His rousing speeches and loyal following gained him national and international fame. On the 28th September 1920 however Victor Grayson would become known for something else. On the 28th September he would vanish into thin air with no confirmed sightings of him to this day. Stories would emerge of his connections to underworld figures and corrupt politicians. What is Victor Grayson's story and how much do we really know about him?

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00krfns

https://www.examiner.co.uk/news/just-former-colne-valley-mp-

11471069https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1524757/MI5-still-keeps-secrets-of-man-jailed-for-selling-peerages.html

http://richardjonesjournalist.com/2014/11/21/lord-clark-on-the-mystery-of-victor-grayson/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2006/mar/26/comment.labour

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On the 30th December 1957 , 17 year old Anne Noblett was walking home from a Rock and Roll dance class 3 miles away from her home. She got off the bus and began the 1 mile walk up the lane. She would not return to her family. Her disappearance sparked many searches for her but it would be a month later that her body was discovered. The odd thing was her body had been frozen. What happened to Anne and who killed her? 

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www.bbc.co.uk 

www.stalbansreview.co.uk

In Memory of Anne Noblett 

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Two unidentified women were found in Greater Manchester and the cases have been left cold for many years. What were the circumstances of their discoveries and disappearances? Who were they? Today we delve into the unidentified of Manchester and their stories which deserve to be told. The cases have lots of twists and turns and forensics were crucial in discovering more about their identities. 

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www.theboltonnews.co.uk 

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

www.missingpersons.police.uk

www.mirror.co.uk

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The discovery of an unidentified torso in the River Severn caused a sensation in the small town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. This was further added to by the discovery of a suicide and a missing man. What happened to them? In this second part we delve into the rumours in the case, the witness statements and the inquest. The case is a strange and unusual story that takes many twists and turns and ask the question of who were Captain Butt and Brian Sullivan and what happened to them? 

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www.bbc.co.uk

Historical news articles provided by:

www.findmypast.co.uk

Newspapers cited- The Scotsman, Nottingham Journal, Cheltenham Chronicle, Gloucestershire Echo, Derby Daily journal, Lancashire Evening Post, Aberdeen Press and Journal, The Daily Herald.

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On February 3rd 1938, three fisherman would come across a body floating the River Severn at a crossing called Haw Bridge. The puzzling thing about it was the body had no head or arms and legs. The torso caused a sensation in the town of Tewkesbury and a huge investigation began which included Scotland Yard and well known pathologist Sir Bernard Spilsbury. The investigation would uncover a suicide and a missing captain but were they all connected? Who did the unidentified torso belong to? The mystery has baffled many over the years and in this part 1 episode we delve into how the police connected these cases together and why they are still being brought up in the news today.

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www.bbc.com

www.severnandwye.wordpress.com

Historical news articles provided by:

www.findmypast.co.uk

Newspapers cited- The Scotsman, Nottingham Journal, Cheltenham Chronicle, Gloucestershire Echo, Derby Daily journal, Lancashire Evening Post, Aberdeen Press and Journal, The Daily Herald.

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