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Almost three decades ago, 33-year-old Brian Jason Stock was found severely injured inside his own home in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died later that day. While three people were immediately arrested, nobody has ever been charged with Jason's murder.

His case is one of those that is not widely reported and sadly seems to be somewhat forgotten by many....

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Remastered, updated & re-released from my old podcast, for your enjoyment.

On March 19, 2009, 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence stepped out from her home in York, England and simply vanished. Since then, no evidence has been found suggesting she is either dead, or alive, but it is widely believed Claudia met her killer while walking to work, that early Thursday morning.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please get in touch with North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and pass details to the Force Control Room, quoting "Claudia Lawrence".

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Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls for future episodes. Just search for: True Crime Britain Podcast - Official Group or follow the link. I look forward to seeing you there :}

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**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of children. Listener discretion is advised**

One Saturday evening in 1997, 14-year-old, Kate Bushell, went out for her usual walk with a neighbour's dog in Exeter, Devon. But when she did not return, her parents started to grow worried. However, they could never have guessed, just how serious the situation actually was... That was, until Kate's own father, discovered his daughter lying dead on the ground - just ten minutes from their home. And to this day, Kate's killer has never been identified. 

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Unfortunately, there will be no full episode this week due to illness. As a result, I have released two bonus episodes. I will update you on my expected return as soon as possible. Enjoy the rest of your week, and please, Stay safe!

Remastered, updated and re-released from my old 'Somebody Knows More' podcast for you to enjoy as a bonus episode.

Please be advised - This episodes contains references of suicide and descriptions of self harm. 

If you, or anyone you know are affected by the content featured in this episode, and feel you may need further help, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 for free, or, if you require urgent assistance, don't hesitate to visit your nearest emergency room, or dial 999. 

When the guitarist of a Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers—27-year-old Richey Edwards—vanished in early 1995, it was widely presumed he had taken his own life. However, as his body or any evidence of him actually committing suicide has never been found, many still wonder if Richey staged his own disappearance.

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Unfortunately, there will be no full episode this week due to illness. As a result, I have released two bonus episodes. I will update you on my expected return as soon as possible. Enjoy the rest of your week, and please, Stay safe!

Remastered, updated & re-released from my old podcast, for your enjoyment.

Thirty years ago, the whole county of Kent was shocked to its core when a couple freshly in love was murdered—nine months apart. The mysterious case of Alan Leppard and Brenda Long has baffled detectives ever since, and to this day, we still have more questions than answers.

Anyone with information that may help with the cold case is urged to call 01843 222289. 

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*** CONTENT WARNING ***

This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature that some listeners may find distressing, including references to child sexual abuse, paedophilia, and incest. Listener discretion is advised. If you are affected by any of the content featured in this episode, and feel you may need further support, please see the information for suggested numbers below.

Ian David Karslake Watkins was born on the 30th of July 1977 to loving parents. He was born and raised in Merthyr Tydfil which is a small borough that lies to the north of Cardiff in Wales. Ian was a content and happy child who loved the outdoors and his family. He was intelligent and sociable and made friends easily. 

As Ian reached his middle school years he developed a passion for music. No matter the instrument Ian would figure out how to play it. His bright and inquisitive mind meant he enjoyed the thrill of learning something new and it didn’t take long for his family to realise he had a real talent for entertainment through his musical passions.

When Ian started attending Hawthorn High School and became more independent with his music tastes he was drawn to rock and metal music and began to listen to artists like  Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Megadeth. It was during this time that Ian met Mike Lewis who would become a lifelong friend. The two had a mutual passion for both listening to and playing metal music. In 1991 the pair decided to form their own rock band which they called Aftermath. The genre of music they played together was known as thrash metal and the pair would spend every spare moment in Ian’s back garden writing or playing their own music. Whilst his parents didn’t understand the genre they encouraged his musical talents and supported his passions. 

In 2009 he decided to branch out on his own in a side venture. He started a project he called "L'Amour La Morgue". "L'Amour La Morgue" was much more about music production than musical performance. The 17 tracks he released under this moniker were comprised of remixes of popular songs from a broad range of genres such as Beyonce, the Killers, Tears for Fears, Bring me the Horizon and Young Guns.

In 2010 the Lostprophets released yet another album, this time titled The Betrayed. Given their huge success, they were now attracting requests for collaborations from some of music’s biggest names. Yet again the album was hugely successful and the band set off on another worldwide tour. Just two years later, in 2012 they released their fifth album called Weapons.

It was whilst they were touring to promote The Betrayed album that the image Ian had been presenting to the world began to fracture...

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support

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Two decades ago, a talented and much-loved TV presenter, Jill Dando, was shot outside her London home in broad daylight, with a single bullet to the head. An extensive investigation followed, resulting in one man's conviction and imprisonment, for the cold-blooded murder—just for him to be acquitted eight years later.

Today, despite the police naming over 2,000 potential suspects over the years, Jill Dando's death remains unsolved, leaving us to ask the question... Who Killed Jill Dando?

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Support after murder and manslaughter. 

SAMM provides a wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder & manslaughter. 

Call – 0121 472 2912

or

Text – 07342 888 570.

If you’ve been affected by crime, Victim Support can give you the help you need to move forward. 

Call their free Support line on

08 08 16 89 111

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, and I love to put a pin on the map for wherever you’re listening from.

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Or, If you just want a little chat, and have nobody to talk to, please feel free to contact me via email [email protected]

If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans won’t judge you or tell you what to do – They listen! 

Call us any time, day or night

116 123 

Find Out More 

Support after murder and manslaughter. 

SAMM provides a wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder & manslaughter. 

Call – 0121 472 2912

or

Text – 07342 888 570.

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support

Call – 0808 800 5000 

Email [email protected]

If you’ve been affected by crime, Victim Support can give you the help you need to move forward. 

Call their free Support line on

08 08 16 89 111

0800 555 111 

100% anonymous. Always.

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**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised**

With the funeral behind them and the trial not yet underway, Denise and Ralph began to cope with James’s loss in different ways. While Denise went inside herself and closed off to the world, Ralph sought comfort at the bottom of a bottle. They spent less and less time together. What had held them together was James; without him, they were islands - completely consumed by their grief and unable to find a way back to each other. And yet, one month after James’s murder and just days after what would have been his third birthday, a light appeared amidst the darkness. Denise found out she was pregnant.

Denise recalls that finding out she was pregnant literally saved her life. Without the burgeoning life growing within her she had no hope, no direction and nothing to live for. That is not to say her pregnancy was plain sailing or filled with joy. Remember this is a mother who had lost one child to stillbirth and another to murder. When she gave birth to this child, all going well, she would be a mother of three with only one child in her arms. Imagine the conflict of feeling both joy at the kick of your unborn child and guilt for experiencing happiness when your other child has been taken from you so brutally.

Guilt had become a constant companion to Denise. Just one moment she had taken her eyes off James and her hand out of his. Just moments stood between him walking out of the butchery and her racing outside to find him.

The deep mental and emotional fears about losing another child would be more than most of us could handle. But for Denise and Ralph, they also had the upcoming trial to contend with. 

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, and I love to put a pin on the map for wherever you’re listening from.

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