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On the 18th of September 2012 Police Constables, Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes set out on routine patrol in the Greater Manchester area. It was a typically pleasant autumn day with nothing to indicate the horrors that would later unfold for them both.  

Nicola Hughes was 23 years old and had wanted to be a police officer since she was a young girl. She had been on the force just a few short months when she was paired with Fiona who was tasked with showing her the ropes. Fiona Bone was thirty-two years old and a kind and caring woman who was dedicated to her job and her family. She was engaged to be married and often spoke with her fellow officers about how excited she was to be planning her wedding.

Nicola and Fiona were dispatched to respond to an address in Abbey Garden in the village of Longendale, after a caller reported a possible burglary. The address was only a few minutes from their location, so they drove their police-issued Volkswagen van and parked outside the front of the home. 

When they arrived at the quiet cul-de-sac there was no sign of anything untoward and so they exited the van and walked towards the gate bordering the front garden.

Breaking through the stillness they heard a voice yell POLICE POLICE! A split-second later, shots rang out from the home. Bullets flew toward Fiona and Nicola and with no time to react they both took rounds to the chest, with only their stab vests to protect them. In the seconds following the shots, they ran in opposite directions in a desperate attempt to dodge the gunfire raining down upon them. 

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People often ask why domestic abuse victims do not simply just leave the relationship. Even if the person themselves know it's time to end the relationship, there are often numerous emotions involved preventing them from walking away, such as shame, embarrassment or denial. And of course, in many cases, the victim is still very much in love with their abuser and want to believe they can change. But people also often forget that it's not during the relationship itself that the most serious of assaults occur—it's when the victim tries to leave.

In 2015, all 34-year-old Stacey Gwilliam wanted was to break up with her abusive partner and continue her life in peace. But in his eyes, if he couldn't have her, nobody could.

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SOURCES

11 Reasons Why People in Abusive Relationships Can’t “Just Leave”

Cancer survivor who was almost murdered by fiancé that buried her alive died aged 40

Bride-to-be crawled her way out of shallow grave after being buried by 'Jekyll and Hyde' fiance

'I was strangled and buried alive by my fiance'

Woman found unresponsive at mother's home

Domestic abuse victim struggled to breathe - inquest

Swansea woman buried alive dies six years after attack

Keith Hughes gets life for attempted murder of ex-girlfriend

Stacey Gwilliam inquest after Langland Bay in Swansea attack

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On the 1st of December 1996, at around 10:45 PM, a man named Richard Maine left Keeper's Cottage in Coopers Hill, Alvechurch and was just about to get into his car when he heard some alarming noises nearby. It was the sound of a commotion mixed with a woman's calls for help. As Richard walked closer, he saw a young woman standing by the driver's door of a car covered in blood from head to toe. At her feet on the country road lay a man also covered in blood, but unlike the woman, he was totally still and quiet. In horror, Richard ran to call for help.

Once the authorities arrived at the scene, nothing could be done for 25-year-old Lee Harvey—he was pronounced dead at the scene. His fiancée, 27-year-old Tracie Andrews was taken to the hospital where she was treated for minor injuries, including a black eye. But before she was taken, Tracie told the officers what had happened. She and her husband-to-be had fallen victims to a brutal road rage attack.

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Tracie Andrews and the Murder of Lee Harvey

Extraordinary TV police press conference that convinced detectives weeping model murdered her fiance

From the Archives: Road rage killer's lies that led to her downfall

The bloody evidence of a killer's lie

'It's an Oscar-winning performance’

She invented a road rage killer to cover up her fiancée's murder

TRACIE STABBED LEE 30 TIMES THEN HID THE KNIFE IN HER SNAKESKIN BOOTS

'Crocodile tears' of the callous killer who stabbed boyfriend 42 times and tried to fool everyone

Tracie Marguerite ANDREWS

CRIME FILES: Glamorous blonde murdered boyfriend and blamed a road rage killer

No remorse as ‘road-rage fantasy’ killer is set free

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When American pop rock band, The Scissor Sisters came up with its name back in the early 2000s, it was derived from New York's nightlife and gay culture. After being signed with British label Polydor and releasing their debut album in 2004, the band went to No 1 in the UK. And not long after that, their name began to appear in Irish news too—but not because the band was gaining popularity in their neighbouring country. Unfortunately for the band, the moniker "The Scissor Sisters' was given to real life sisters, Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, due to the nightmarish nature of their crime.

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Can pre-meditated murder ever be justified? To some, the idea of murder is more palatable if it was committed in self-defence or in the effort of saving someone else's life. 

 But what if the victim was the perpetrator of years of abuse and neglect and the offenders felt that the only way out was for to take their tormentor's life? Do the means justify the end? 

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This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature regarding crimes against children. Listener discretion is advised.

On a cold and wintery night in Worcester England, neighbours heard high-pitched screams pierce through the tranquil darkness. Even to the untrained ear, the screams sound as if they are coming from terrified children. Neighbours peer through their blinds in the direction of the screams. They are coming from the usually quiet home of Elsie and Clive Ralph - But nothing appears out of place at the home. A cautious neighbour decides it's better to be safe than sorry and decides to call Police just in case one of the children is in trouble. 

Uncannily and perhaps forebodingly, it was the night of Friday the 13th. For all of the superstition that the date entails, no one could have predicted the horrors that would become evident in the night's lifting gloom.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McGreavy

https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/david-mcgreavy-the-monster-of-worcester

https://morbidology.com/the-monster-of-worcester-david-mcgreavy/

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/killer-babysitters-chilling-answer-asked-16418799

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At about 4 PM on September 21, 2001, 32-year-old Aidan Minter was walking his usual route back home over Tower Bridge in central London. It was Friday afternoon, and usually, the area would have been filled with people. But since the 9/11 attacks had taken place a little over a week prior, not everyone felt comfortable being around major landmarks, and Aidan was crossing the bridge alone.

 While he was walking, Aidan looked at the river Thames and saw driftwood floating around—and then, something else. About 20 feet away, there was something that looked like a beer barrel, but not quite. As Aidan got closer, he realised he was not looking at a piece of wood... but the torso of a little boy.

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SOURCES

The Boy in the River

Mandela's plea over torso boy

Torso murder inquiry moves to Nigeria

Jail for torso case people smuggler

Voodoo and human sacrifice: The haunting story of how Adam, the Torso in the Thames boy, was finally identified

Torso of African boy detectives believe was killed in a ritual sacrifice before being tossed into the Thames is 'identified' by key witness

The torso in the Thames: A 20-year mystery

Fresh appeal to find torso in the Thames killer

ADAM: THE BOY WHOSE TORSO WAS FOUND IN THE THAMES

Dark mystery of boy's torso pulled from Thames after being cut up in 'ritual murder'

Thames torso boy was sacrificed

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March the 3rd, 2012, had started like any other Saturday for the police officer on duty in London's East End. But when two men, Tony and Danny McCluskie, and their friend Nicole stepped into the station, that evening instantly turned into one of those that the officers would never forget. As soon as Tony and Danny explained that nobody had seen their sister for two days, then mentioned her name, the officers knew this was not going to be a typical missing person's case. And yet, they never imagined how horrifying and shocking the investigation into Gemma McCluskie's disappearance would be.

If you are affected by any of the issue's featured in today's show, you can access a range of services below:

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 – www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ (run by Refuge)
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• The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
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• The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994
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• National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
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• Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123

SOURCES

The Eastenders Murders: True Crime, Real Tragedy

Brother jailed for life for murdering ex-EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie before dumping body in canal

Brother accused of killing ex-EastEnder Gemma McCluskie

Severed head recovered from Regent's Canal where decapitated remains of former EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie were found

Gemma McCluskie: Friend of EastEnders actress says she wanted brother Tony to move out

EastEnders' Gemma McCluskie death: Brother faces murder trial

Gemma McCluskie Missing: Police Divers Search Canal For Body Parts

EastEnders' Gemma McCluskie 'killed after sink row'

Gemma McCluskie Missing: Body Pulled From Regents Canal In Hunt For Former EastEnders Star

EastEnders' Gemma McCluskie murder: Brother guilty

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On December 11, 1975, two police officers, Tony White and Stuart Mackenzie, were sat in their police panda car on a side road in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. They were observing the passing traffic, keeping a lookout out for any drivers breaking the rules—but then they noticed a man behaving strangely on the pavement on the opposite street. While it was dark and the officers could not see the man clearly, it looked as though this person was trying to hide his face when he noticed the police car. It soon dawned on Officers White and Mackenzie, that they were close to the local sub-post office. Due to the numerous armed robberies within the last three years, everyone in the force knew to be on the lookout for anything suspicious within the vicinity of post offices— so the officers decided to call the man over to question him.

 At that moment, Officers Tony White and Stuart Mackenzie could not have guessed that they had just encountered Britain's Most Wanted Man.

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SOURCES

RAIDS, MURDER AND KIDNAPPING... THE DONALD NEILSEN FILE: How police put an end to Black Panther's killing spree; DATELINE December 11, 1975.

Profile: Donald Neilson

Donald Neilson: The Black Panther (Crime Briefs)

The Black Panther: The True Story

Murderer Donald Neilson, the 'Black Panther', dies

Legacy of Black Panther murders

How 'Black Panther' Donald Neilson terrorised the Midlands and snuffed out the life of a 17-year-old girl

The chilling story of the Bradford serial killer known as the Black Panther

Black Panther killer Donald Neilson dies

'The Black Panther': Profile of killer Donald Neilson

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On the 15th of December 1992, Barry Sutcliffe took his normal route to work along Compstall Road, in Romiley, England. After picking up two of his colleagues, he headed into the lifting darkness. But there was nothing usual about the horrific discovery he would make, on an otherwise peaceful morning. At 6.10am, his headlights silhouetted the hunched-over figure of a woman standing by the roadside. As Barry inched closer, he noticed the woman’s head was bare of any hair and her skin appeared blackened and charred.

 Barry pulled over and the three men jumped out of the car, knowing instinctively the woman needed help. As they drew towards her the smell of burning human flesh became overwhelming. It was very clear that this was no woman, she appeared to be just a girl, no older than eighteen. It was also clear that she needed medical attention immediately.

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SOURCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Suzanne_Capper

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-horrifying-murder-of-16-year-old-suzanne-capper-a6e5038480e1

https://morbidology.com/one-week-of-sadism-the-murder-of-suzanne-capper/

 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/38-tortured-teens-the-horrific-murders-of-suzanne/id1244309070?i=1000433823378

https://confidentials.com/manchester/exclusive-20-years-on-the-suzanne-capper-case

 https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/news/greater-manchester-poverty-monitor-2020

https://www.poverty.ac.uk/report-poverty-england/poverty-manchester-–-people-face-‘hunger-and-fear’

 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/woman-who-tortured-suzanne-capper-691651

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