In the first of an award winning series on Stories of our times, the Times' crime correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active.

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This episode was first released on 7th August, 2020.

Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.

Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.

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Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, and Instagram: 07535 785774, and @wkcjdtips.

Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.

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