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Murdertown

Summary: Following each episode of the TV show Murdertown Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location.Get in touch to let us know which cases you'd like us to cover by using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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 Huddersfield: The Murder of Dorothy Wood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:53

In May 1996, ninety-four year old Dorothy Wood said goodnight to her care worker who had come by to get her ready for bed. Profoundly deaf and crippled by arthritis, Dorothy struggled to complete even the most simplest of household tasks, but she was adamant she would keep her independence. The following morning when family friends arrived to help her out of bed and get her breakfast, they found that someone had broken into the house and Dorothy had been murdered. It would not take long for police to hone in on a suspect, but would they have the right man? Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Watford: The Murder Of Gary Bennett | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:16

Early one February morning in 2010, local Watford refuse worker Gary Bennett was woken up just before 5 am with a nudge from his mum. He put on his work gear and walked out the door. Later that morning two schoolboys found Gary’s savagely beaten body in a local park. But how had Gary gotten there? He had not ridden his bike as he usually did, It wasn’t even on his route to work. Over the next few months, Hertfordshire Police would hone in on one man, but would they ever get all the answers? Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy. SOURCES Photos - https://www.heart.co.uk/watfordhemel/news/local/watford-bin-man-murder/gary-bennett-murder-8/ Timeline - http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gary_bennett_murder_trial/ CCTV footage - http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/video/97230/?page=4 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5025312.Breaking_news__Man_s_body_found_in_park  https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/5028744.Murder_victim_worked_for_Watford_Borough_Council/ http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5063462.Man_arrested_in_Gary_Bennett_murder_investigation/ http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/5068145.Man_charged_with_Gary_Bennett_murder/ DNA evidence - https://www.forensicconnect.com/2010/10/12/blood-samples-produced-identical-dna-match-to-that-of-aldenham-country-park-murder-victim-gary-bennett/ http://www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk/news/5071702.Murder_suspect_worked_alongside_alleged_victim/ http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/5056357.Police_offer_reward_for_information_about_Gary_Bennett_s_murder/ http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/8435967.murder-suspect-julian-felisi-spoke-about-large-quantities-of-cash-carried-by-alleged-aldenham-country-park-victim-gary-bennett/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8700469.stm http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/gary_bennett_trial/8431076.Prosecution_claim_Gary_Bennett_murder_suspect__lied_through_his_teeth_/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-11607120 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/8475821.Murderer_s_lies_failed_to_convince_jury/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1323979/Father-given-22-year-jail-sentence-murder-gentle-giant-work-colleague.html One year on - http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/8870842.Family_speaks_of_grief_one_year_after_Gary_Bennett_murder/ http://cassioburypark.info/grand-union-canal-watford/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Burton-on-Trent: The Headmistress | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:02

In 1951, headmistress of the Burton-On-Trent High School, Winifred Mulley had dismissed six hundred girls for the Summer. Winifred lived in a house on the grounds of the school. She was signing off on a new home she had just purchased in Burton and was preparing to leave for her Summer holiday. She wasn’t feeling very well and so rather than leave that day for her trip; she decided to postpone it and get some rest. The following day when the domestic helper Mrs. Plummer knocked on the door, Winifred didn’t answer. Her bedroom door was locked and a cup of tea with a spoon— which Winifred never used, was sitting on the kitchen table. When the door was finally opened, what Mrs. Plummer saw would haunt her forever.  Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 South Wales: The Llanharry Murders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:41

When Harry and Megan Tooze’s neighbours heard two gunshots coming from the couple’s farm in Llanharry, South Wales they didn’t think twice. Harry had always had trouble with rabbits and they assumed he was shooting them out of his cabbages again. That evening when Harry and Megan’s daughter attempted to get a hold of them they were nowhere to be found and soon police were all over the property, trampling across what soon be considered a crime scene.  Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Barnsley: The Ossett Satan Killing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:15

On a quiet Sunday morning in 1974, father of five Michael Taylor was found naked in the street in Ossett, Yorkshire, covered in what was thought to be red paint. As Police Constable Ian Walker approached him, he realised it was not red paint at all— it was blood. When Michael Taylor began screaming that it was the blood of Satan, backup was called in and what unfolded would change the town forever. Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Dundee: The Good Samaritan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:51

Thirty year old Lynda Hunter woke up one Friday in August 1987 with morning sickness and was glad she and her husband Andrew had that day off. They had been married less than a year and she was thrilled about the baby who was six weeks along. Lynda and Andrew went to the pharmacy and then onto the doctor for some relief. When she got home later that morning she packed a bag for her nightshift which wasn’t until the following day and said she had decided to go to her parents— she would tell them about the baby. According to Andrew, she was in a bit of a mood. He asked for a lift into town but before he could gather his things she and Shep the dog were gone. When Lynda’s sister arrived at the couples cottage later that day for a visit she had arranged, there was still no sign of her, in fact Lynda had never gone to her parents at all— so where was she? Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Kent: The Tunbridge Wells Bedsit Murders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:13

In 1987 in Tunbridge Wells, south of Dartford, two young women were murdered five months apart. Both lived alone in bedsits less than a mile from one another, both worked on Camden Road, both ate lunch at the same cafe. The women didn’t know each other, perhaps they did by face or to say hello but they will forever be remembered together for their murderer was never caught. In 2007, with advances in forensics, a full DNA profile was obtained from minute evidence from one of the crime scene. But would the killer be caught or is he still out there?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Hull: The Selby Street Arsonist | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:38

In December 1979 a fire broke out while four boys and their mother slept in their two story council house in Hull, Yorkshire. Edith Hastie and young Tommy escaped with their lives but three of the brothers would not survive. Police realised quickly that the fire was deliberately lit and chased rumours all over Hull until an unlikely source gave himself away. But this wasn’t the end, it was just the beginning. Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's brand new TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Visit Murdertown with Benjamin Fitton (They Walk Among Us) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:59

Are you ready to delve into the dark side of your town? These are the true crime stories from 10 towns across the UK. Ten stories of people who might appear just like us — but capable of evil. These are the stories of Murdertown. Watch Katherine Kelly's Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 3rd September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. Crime+Investigation's Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written by Anna Priestland, produced by Sam Pearson and Chloe Frost, and edited by James Collopy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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