For Valentine's Day, we bring you a story of roses, romance, and a shocking true crime mystery. This week, we delve into the macabre tale of Charles Walton, a 74-year-old widower who was brutally murdered on Valentine’s Day, 1945. What followed was a police investigation with a bizarre twist that intertwined true crime with tales of witchcraft, ancient rituals, and supernatural folklore.

In this episode, we cover:

• The gruesome details of Charles Walton's murder and the police's fruitless search for clues.
• The peculiar behavior of prime suspect Alfred Potter and a crucial missing watch.
• The unsettling local rumors that Charles Walton was a witch whose powers were feared by the villagers.
• The eerie connection to a man who died in the same field 60 years earlier and another similar murder case involving a pitchfork.
• The baffling appearance of spectral black dogs and the unsettling legend of the headless lady.
• The possible links to ancient folklore sites like the Rollright Stones and the Mayon Hill barrow.
• A brief mention of the chilling and related Hagley Wood mystery.
• The theory that the case served as a direct inspiration for the classic horror film, The Wicker Man.

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens

Edited by Craig Brooks

Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)

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