Best Una Smith Podcasts (2026)

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Consent, Contraceptives & Controversy / Brian Huntley / Judge Arthur Myerson 29:09

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In the judicial system, the role of a judge is to ensure a fair and impartial trial. They maintain order, guide the jury and rule on legal issues. Sometimes, judges go far beyond their function and perpetuate injustice by letting bias influence their decisions… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Ma…

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Severance / Neil Hopper 43:32

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A man was rushed to the hospital after feeling unwell during a family camping trip. The medics' battle to save his life was all the more desperate because he was one of their colleagues… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Script editing,…

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Nightmare on Elm Road / Louis Price / Kirsty Carless 37:48

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Staffordshire police officers were dispatched to an address following a 999 call on Christmas Day. In a distressed state, the caller said, "My stepdaughter just turned up at my house, and she is alleging that she stabbed her boyfriend, and he is dead. She is in my kitchen at the moment, talking to her mother.” When the operator asked for details ab…

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The Moors Murders - Part 6 1:24:33

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The recent confessions of Myra Hindley and Ian Brady aided Detective Chief Superintendent Peter Topping in narrowing down a renewed search of Saddleworth Moor. Just as Greater Manchester CID came under fire for what was believed to be a waste of time and resources, they made a discovery… (Part 6 of 6). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episo…

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The Moors Murders - Part 5 1:02:09

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Two decades after Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were convicted of killing three children and burying two of them on Saddleworth Moor, Ian Brady made a confession that reopened the case… (Part 5 of 6). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Scri…

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The Moors Murders - Part 4 1:17:55

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Ian Brady and Myra Hindley became the most hated people in Britain after they were committed for trial following the discovery of the bodies of several children on Saddleworth Moor. Many were furious that the crimes were uncovered too late for the couple to face the ultimate punishment, but the families of their victims just hoped that justice woul…

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The Moors Murders - Part 3 1:02:23

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Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were arrested following the murder of Edward Evans. During the investigation, the police uncovered incriminating evidence that linked the pair to the disappearance of several missing children. Investigators spent days exhaustively searching Saddleworth Moor for the remains of the dearly missed youngsters. On the final day…

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The Moors Murders - Part 2 1:01:58

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Between 1963 and 1965, four children vanished from Manchester without a trace. Despite unprecedented inquiries by multiple constabularies, there seemed to be no witnesses and no suspects. Investigators had run out of leads until a seemingly unrelated report came in… (Part 2 of 6). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and …

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The Moors Murders - Part 1 50:38

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A young girl walked down familiar streets, careful not to scuff her shiny, new shoes on the cobblestones. Her thoughts were on the night ahead, jiving to the latest hits with other people her age at the dance. She wouldn’t make it there, and her name would become synonymous with one of the most notorious crime sprees in British history… (Part 1 of …

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REPLAY - The Death Of Stuart Lubbock In Michael Barrymore's Pool (Full Series) 4:22:33

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This is a case that would obsess the British media for decades to come. Furthermore, the circumstances of Stuart’s death still remain a mystery to this day. The only people who knew what happened and could make sense of the tragedy, where a father of two young children had lost his life, were those individuals who attended the party that night. Fru…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 30 55:29

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Death awaits, and there is no escape… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trauma On Trial / Filip Jaskiewicz / Martyna Ogonowska 57:37

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Shortly before 7:20 on a Sunday morning in the autumn of 2018, officers at Thorpe Wood police station in Peterborough received a call from a public pay phone nearby. A young woman on the other end of the line said that she was outside and needed to speak with them. She added, “I think I killed someone”... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This ep…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 29 1:10:39

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Stewart Northcott arrives at San Quentin. The parents of the murdered boys seek answers… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No Time Limit On Justice / Louisa Dunne / Ryland Headley 1:09:10

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Forensic techniques are constantly advancing, and over the past 50 years, they have evolved to the point that even the smallest amount of evidence can provide a breakthrough in what would have been an unsolvable case. In 2025, those scientific advancements led to the oldest cold case murder conviction in British history… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADV…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 28 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Gordon Stewart Northcott learns his fate… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Force & Frailty / Donald Burgess / PC Stephen Smith & PC Rachel Comotto 53:21

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In the quiet corridors of a seaside care home, on an ordinary weekday afternoon, a 92-year-old man sat confused in his wheelchair, gripping a butter knife he'd been using to eat his lunch. Within minutes, two police officers would arrive at his door after being alerted that it was vital for them to attend the scene quickly, as someone’s life had be…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 27 33:55

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The jury hears the closing remarks. Winifred reveals more details regarding the history of the Northcott family… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Haunting of Lowes Cottage 48:16

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The text detailed a remarkable opportunity. A unique one-off property ripe for modernisation, offering adaptable accommodation in a pretty hamlet five minutes from Ashbourne town centre. The home included a sitting room, a second reception room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a half-cellar/workshop, two bedrooms, a large landing suitable for conversion to …

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The Last Fare / David Wilkie & The Miners’ Strike - Part 2 54:36

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A taxi driver was simply doing his job during the miners' strike in 1984, when an object was hurled onto the motorway, crushing his car and killing him in the process. Three men had been charged with murder. However, one insisted to the police that he had played no part in the crime. Against the backdrop of the bitter clash between miners and the g…

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The Last Fare / David Wilkie & The Miners’ Strike - Part 1 50:25

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The winter of 1984 forced miners to confront impossible choices. Families faced a dilemma that would tear at the fabric of the country’s tight-knit communities. Miners could continue to strike, pushing them to the brink of poverty, or return to work to put food on the table… (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was resear…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 26 1:10:59

3M ago1:10:59

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Gordon Stewart Northcott begins his defence… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unsolved / Vicky Glass 1:03:19

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The man and his dog rambled through the North York Moors towards a stream just outside Danby. Like many locals, they regularly enjoyed walking through the scenic heather-covered moorland. There were always areas off the beaten path where they had never set foot and never saw a soul. That day was different. As they got close to the stream, the man s…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 25 47:09

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The state rests its case… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stolen Possibility / Stuart Worby 35:00

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 24 49:58

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Northcott makes some changes to his legal counsel… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blinded By Assumptions / Una Crown / David Newton 50:14

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Preserving the scene and meticulously collecting forensic evidence at the site of a suspicious death provides the best chance of uncovering the truth about what happened. When an investigation falters in its earliest stages, incorrect assumptions can lead to contamination of the crime scene, creating a devastating ripple effect that could ultimatel…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 23 44:31

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Gordon Stewart Northcott’s trial begins… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unsolved / Steven Clark 51:34

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The tide was starting to come in, and the sun was setting over Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire. A woman sat on a bench on the promenade, waiting for her son to join her so they could walk home together. Quite often, the sea was dotted with surfers, but not that day. The woman pulled her jacket tightly to shield herself from the icy coastal w…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 22 23:58

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Louise Northcott makes a startling confession. The treatment of Christine Collins inspires a change in the law… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Needle Attack in Northallerton / Gary Lewis / Darren Harris 47:14

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Susan Allan had just returned from her lunch break when she heard Gary, the shop owner, calling her name from the street outside. She rushed out of the shop and saw a customer she had been chatting with earlier that day walking towards a car parked in an alley. Thinking that the man had stolen something, Susan quickly took out her phone and snapped…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 21 29:28

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The prosecution and defence ready themselves for trial. A mysterious man attempts to attack Sanford… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blackout / Natalie Shotter / Mohamed Iidow 41:38

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Two officers from the Metropolitan Police were already dealing with an incident when they were asked to come and assist an unconscious woman lying on a park bench. They refused, leaving her alone, a decision that would have devastating consequences... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. …

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 20 27:47

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Cyrus speaks about his family. Louise wants to see her son… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Last Juvenile To Be Sentenced To Death / Ethel Corey / Harold Wilkins 1:04:03

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Constable Thomas Lockley was working the early shift at Streetly station when he received a message from Little Aston cafe. He set off in his patrol car, and as the constable approached the cafe, he noticed a teenage boy on a bike peddling away with urgency. PC Lockley slowed his vehicle and rolled down the window. The boy quickly acknowledged him …

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LYV187: 💵 Cash or Card: 💳 Protecting Your Business from 🧐Counterfeit Money | @chilled.coco | chilledcoco.com | x: chilled_coco 6:57

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Ever been handed a counterfeit bill? That sinking feeling when you realize you've exchanged valuable products or services for worthless paper is something no business owner wants to experience. This candid discussion dives into the very real challenge of counterfeit money that businesses face today. The modern business landscape has evolved dramati…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 19 52:20

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Gordon Stewart Northcott arrives on U.S. soil… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Murder at Bury Interchange / Shirley Leach / Ian O'Callaghan 48:23

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Darren Linton got off the number 469 bus at the Brewers Arms on Bell Lane and waved goodbye to his grandmother Shirley, who was still on board. They had arranged to meet up to go shopping that weekend, something they enjoyed doing together, especially if they came across a record store. Earlier that day, they had visited Darren’s mother, Beryl, who…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 18 35:50

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Captain Jones learns if he still has a future with the LAPD. A judge decides whether Gordon Stewart Northcott will be extradited... For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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In The Red / Sophie Evans / Richard Jones 57:45

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The children had just been dropped off at school. They would already be in their first lesson of the day by the time their mother got home. Surely she would have 15 minutes to herself to have a shower before he arrived?… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Do…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 17 38:40

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Sanford is reunited with his sister. Christine Collins recounts her ordeal before a public hearing and plans legal action against the people responsible for her detention in a mental health facility… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See…

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REPLAY - Cromwell Street / Fred & Rose West (Full Series) 5:27:23

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When asked if they wanted to visit the property on Cromwell Street, the jury were unanimous in their decision. They were transported to the scene by bus. The windows were covered, and jurors were told not to talk to anyone. The route they would make on foot, from the rear of the house, into the building, was shielded from view. It was vital the num…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 16 43:43

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Northcott makes his first appearance in court and seeks to employ the services of a renowned defence attorney… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Operation Wistful / Baby Callum / Joanne Sharkey 1:26:04

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A familial match had been identified on the National DNA Database after all this time. Finally, investigators would know who she was and who he was—the baby boy named after the woodland where he was found nearly three decades earlier… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited by Joel Po…

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Luton Triple Murder & Planned School Shooting / Nicholas Prosper 1:14:48

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Clarice Reyes groggily checked the time—it was just after 5 am. She lived on the seventh floor of the Leabank building in Marsh Farm, an area of Luton in Bedfordshire. It was the heavy thudding coming from the flat above that roused Clarice from sleep. The noise, like the sound of a scuffle, came from the eighth floor. Exasperated, she dragged hers…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 15 24:14

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Evidence that the Winslow brothers were on the ranch is uncovered, and several grand juries convene… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Killing Amid The Fog Of War / Harriet Shawcroft / Frederick Carter 39:28

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Wilfred Owen’s infamously chilling poem, written about a gas attack in WW1, is still a stark reminder of the brutality of war over 100 years later. A small segment of Dulce et Decorum est reads, “Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots, But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind, Drunk with fatigue, deaf even to the hoots, Of gas-she…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 14 31:33

6M ago31:33

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Stewart Northcott asks a neighbour for some advice… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Blackpool Poisoner / Sarah Ann Ricketts / Louisa Merrifield - Part 3 45:25

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Louisa and Alfred Merrifield were jointly accused of murdering their landlady and employer, Sarah Ann Ricketts. Yet, as the trial unfolded—and Alfred took the stand after his wife—it became clear that they were not being treated equally. In this third and final instalment, we delve into the stark divide in how their stories ended: one concluded in …

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The Blackpool Poisoner / Sarah Ann Ricketts / Louisa Merrifield - Part 2 42:37

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Amid the strange circumstances surrounding the death of a frail elderly woman, suspicion falls on her housekeeper. As Sarah Ann Ricketts’ final days are dissected in court, questions still linger. Did she pass away naturally in her sleep, or was she callously murdered with rat poison?... (Part 2 of 3). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episo…

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LVY186: From Scratch to 🍨Scoop: How I Craft Cookie 🍪Butter Ice Cream | @chilled.coco | chilledcoco.com 10:24

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Pulling back the curtain on ice cream making, I demonstrate how to create our famous Cookie Butter flavor from scratch using high-quality ingredients. This episode answers the question many customers have been asking about whether we make our own ice cream or buy it pre-made. • Sanitizing the ice cream machine thoroughly before and after production…