Killer In The Family
- Episodes
- 127
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- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
A true crime podcast exploring men who kill their families.
Episodes 127
ARCHIVE: The Bluestone Family
This is a re-release of an archive episode. In August 2001 Police Officer Karl Bluestone killed his wife Jill and two of the couple's children before taking his own life. Their two oldest children survived the …
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This is a re-release of an archive episode.
In August 2001 Police Officer Karl Bluestone killed his wife Jill and two of the couple's children before taking his own life. Their two oldest children survived the attack. A police officer with a history of domestic abuse, these murders could have been prevented.
This is the story of Jill Bluestone and her children Henry and Chandler, Jessica and Jack.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
PC killed wife and children with hammer | UK news | The Guardian
BARONESS CASEY REVIEW Final Report (met.police.uk)
"Cops Who Kill with Will Mellor" Karl Bluestone (TV Episode 2023) - IMDb
Friends reflect on a life cut short (kentonline.co.uk)
Karl Bluestone - Hansard - UK Parliament
What kind of future awaits Jessica and Jack? | The Independent | The Independent
Basildon: Killer cop - police launch probe | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk)
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Episode 119 - The Karolkiewicz Family
In July 2026, 39 year old Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children – Keegan, Bennett, Caroline, Ella, Smith and Teddy were shot and killed by husband and father Kris Karolkiewicz. Kris then set small fires …
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In July 2026, 39 year old Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children – Keegan, Bennett, Caroline, Ella, Smith and Teddy were shot and killed by husband and father Kris Karolkiewicz.
Kris then set small fires around the family home and took his own life.
A family murder that shocked the local community, family and friends are still asking why.
This is the story of the Karolkiewicz family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Mandy-Karolkiewicz-Family-Foundation-Fund.pdf
Mom, 6 children killed in Grand Haven Township remembered as God’s ‘greatest gifts’ - mlive.com
Who were the seven victims of the Grand Haven family murder-suicide?
Obituaries released for mother, children in tragic murder-suicide
Police confirm husband killed wife, six children in West Michigan
Grand Haven Comes Together to Honor Mandy Karolkiewicz and Her Six Children | WGHN
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Episode 118 - The Zdun Family
In June 2020, at the height of the COVID lockdown, 40 year old Aneta Zdun and her 18 year old daughter Nikoleta were killed by husband and father Marcin Zdun. Their 6 and 5 year old daughters witnessed the …
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In June 2020, at the height of the COVID lockdown, 40 year old Aneta Zdun and her 18 year old daughter Nikoleta were killed by husband and father Marcin Zdun. Their 6 and 5 year old daughters witnessed the horrific murders and were screaming for their mother and sister.
A man with a history of violence, control and abuse, he killed Aneta and Nikoleta just six weeks after Aneta had kicked him out of their home to escape the abuse.
Even though the murders were witnessed by two young children and a number of members of the public, Zdun still tried to minimise what he had done. He was found guilty of their murder though and sentenced to life.
This is the story of the Zdun Family.
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- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
'Psycho' jailed for life for murdering wife and daughter - BBC News
R -v- Marcin Zdun sentencing remarks
Marcin Zdun guilty of murdering wife and daughter - BBC News
Salisbury Marcin Zdun murders: Family's fear & 'nightmares' | Salisbury Journal
Salisbury double murder accused Zdun 'felt harassed' - BBC News
Salisbury double murder accused Marcin Zdun admits killing - BBC News
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PREVIEW: KITF BONUS - Samantha, Chris and David
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Episode 117 - Christine and Lucy Lee
In 2014, 66 year old Christine Lee and her 40 year old daughter Lucy Lee were shot and killed by Christine’s partner 82 year old John Lowe. Lowe was a violent and controlling man who had a history of …
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In 2014, 66 year old Christine Lee and her 40 year old daughter Lucy Lee were shot and killed by Christine’s partner 82 year old John Lowe.
Lowe was a violent and controlling man who had a history of criminality and yet was allowed to retain his firearms licence and his shotguns. He killed Christine as she was planning to leave him and maintained the murders were an accident. This is a case with a lot of agency engagement and red flags and clear systemic failings towards the victims.
This is the story of Christine and Lucy Lee.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Puppy farm murderer John Lowe dies in prison | Surrey Live
Who was John Lowe? The full story of the Keepers Cottage Stud murders | Surrey Live
John Lowe guilty of Farnham puppy farm murders - BBC News
John Lowe 'threatened to blow my head off' - BBC News
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Episode 116 - Terri, John Paul, Lacey and Connie
In September 2021 in Derbyshire, 35 year old Terri Harris was killed by her partner Damien Bendall – she was pregnant at the time. He also killed her two children – 13 year old John Paul and 11 year old Lacey …
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In September 2021 in Derbyshire, 35 year old Terri Harris was killed by her partner Damien Bendall – she was pregnant at the time. He also killed her two children – 13 year old John Paul and 11 year old Lacey and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent. He also raped Lacey.
Bendall pled guilty and received a whole-life sentence. He was on probation at the time of the murders and an independent review found many missed opportunities to properly assess the risk he posed to the family.
This is the story of Terri, John Paul, Lacey and Connie.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Independent serious further offence review of Damien Bendall – HM Inspectorate of Probation
Killamarsh murders: Damien Bendall given whole-life order - BBC News
Damien Bendall: Quadruple murderer put in wrong risk classification - BBC News
Damien Bendall: Quadruple killer was master manipulator, mum says - BBC News
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Episode 115 - Mary Kirkham
In 1805 in Lincolnshire a heavily pregnant Mary Kirkham was found dead – she had been killed. A local Navvy called Tom Otter was soon arrested for her murder. They had married just the day before – unbeknownst …
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In 1805 in Lincolnshire a heavily pregnant Mary Kirkham was found dead – she had been killed.
A local Navvy called Tom Otter was soon arrested for her murder. They had married just the day before – unbeknownst to Mary it was Tom Otter’s second marriage and he already had another wife and child as well.
Thought to have killed her to escape the responsibility of a family, Otter was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. He was the last man in Lincolnshire to be gibbeted and his name is carried across the area. Mary Kirkham was buried in an unmarked grave.
This is the story of Mary Kirkham.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Some Further Terror and Peculiar Mark of Infamy | Springer Nature Link
Villain or Victim: was Tom Otter wrongfully accused? – Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project
Tom Otter – Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project
Tom Otter wedding certificate | Living a Literary Lifestyle.
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Preview: KITF BONUS - Veena Charan and Claire Joyce Tempongko
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Episode 114 - The Two Harrington Families
In December 1975, 28 year old Becky Harrington and her two children – 9 year old Pamela and 4 year old Cassandra were shot and killed by Detroit police officer and husband and father, Paul Harrington. This was …
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In December 1975, 28 year old Becky Harrington and her two children – 9 year old Pamela and 4 year old Cassandra were shot and killed by Detroit police officer and husband and father, Paul Harrington. This was just one week after the couple had separated.
Harrington handed himself in after killing his whole family and was charged with three counts of murder. He was acquitted by reason of insanity and spent two months in a psychiatric institution.
25 years later in October 1999, Wanda Harrington and her 3 year old son Brian were shot and killed by husband and father, none other than Paul Harrington. He had killed his second family. This time he was found guilty of the murders of his family and sentenced to life in prison.
This is the story of the two Harrington Families.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Ex-Cop Convicted of Killing Second Family - ABC News
Man on Trial for Killing Second Family - ABC News
Former officer is convicted of killing second wife, son – Deseret News
Man convicted of murder in second family slaying | Serving Minden-Gardnerville and Carson Valley
Paul Harrington, Serial Killer Michigan
National News Briefs; Killer of His First Family Is Guilty of Killing Anew - The New York Times
Detroit Free Press Microsoft Word - Document2
Detroit Free Press Microsoft Word - Document2
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Episode 113 - The Harper Family
In July 2003, 39 year old Joanie Harper, her mother 70 year old Earnestine Harper and her three children 4 year old Marques, 2 year old Lyndsey and 6 week old Marshall were brutally killed by husband, son in …
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In July 2003, 39 year old Joanie Harper, her mother 70 year old Earnestine Harper and her three children 4 year old Marques, 2 year old Lyndsey and 6 week old Marshall were brutally killed by husband, son in law and father Vincent Brothers.
A seemingly well respected school Vice Principal, Brothers had a history of violence and abuse and carried out a planned and calculated murder of his whole family – while believing that his airtight alibi would remove him from suspicion.
Through forensics, entomology and investigating the mileage of a rental car, Brothers was arrested and tried for the murders of his family and is currently sitting on death row in California.
This is the story of the Harper Family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
KERN CRIME: Vincent Brothers killed his family 20 years ago
Family-Slay Husband Released - CBS News
Vincent Brothers Slaughtered Family, Caught
Joanie and Ernestine Harper Murders: Where is Vincent Brothers Today?
The horrifying murder of The Harper Family - A detailed case overview
Buggy: Entomology prof helps unravel murder | UC Davis
Husband Sought In Calif. Murders - CBS News
Woman Says Officials Covered Up Abuse by Murder Suspect - Los Angeles Times
Educator Sought in Slayings of 5 Relatives - Los Angeles Times
The Mystery of the Lost Weekend
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Episode 112 - Anju Asok, Jeeva and Janvi Saju
In December 2022 35 year old Anju Asok and her children 6 year old Jeeva and 4 year old Janvi were killed by husband and father Saju Chelavalel while living in Kettering in the UK. Anju and her children were …
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In December 2022 35 year old Anju Asok and her children 6 year old Jeeva and 4 year old Janvi were killed by husband and father Saju Chelavalel while living in Kettering in the UK.
Anju and her children were killed by an abusive Chelavalel who thought wrongly that Anju was having an affair. After he had killed Anju he tried to poison his children with a mixture of chocolate and sleeping pills and strangled them to death as well.
He is now serving a minimum sentence of 40 years in prison.
This is the story of Anju Asok, Jeeva and Janvi Saju.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Saju Chelavalel - live updates from court as killer is sentenced for triple Kettering murder
Kettering triple murder: Saju pleads guilty, to be sentenced on July 3
Anju was abused by her husband in Saudi, says mother | Kettering murder | UK News | Manorama English
Kettering: Saju Chelavalel jailed for murdering wife and children - BBC News
Evil dad who killed nurse wife and strangled their two kids jailed for life - The Mirror
Domestic Homicide Reviews | North Northamptonshire Council
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Episode 111 - The Blake Family
In January 2016 the bodies of 43 year old Sian Blake and her sons 8 year old Zachary and 4 year old Amon were discovered in a shallow grave in the garden of their home they shared with Sian’s partner and the …
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In January 2016 the bodies of 43 year old Sian Blake and her sons 8 year old Zachary and 4 year old Amon were discovered in a shallow grave in the garden of their home they shared with Sian’s partner and the boys’ father Arthur Simpson-Blake.
Former EastEnders actress Sian was living under the control of Simpson-Kent for most of their relationship and had recently been diagnosed with the neurological condition of motor neurone disease. She was getting ready to leave Simpson-Kent and his controlling ways. He discovered this and took his one final, fatal act of control by killing his whole family before fleeing to Ghana.
He was extradited and arrested back in the UK where he was given a whole life sentence for the brutal murder of his whole family.
This is the story of the Blake Family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Sentencing remarks by Mr Justice Singh: R -v- Simpson-Kent
'Evil monster' killed disabled Eastenders star and two sons with axe in 'barbaric' way - The Mirror
'I'm a former detective - this murder was lowest point of my career' | Weird | News | Express.co.uk
Sian Blake death: Arthur Simpson-Kent given life sentence - BBC News
Sian Blake death: Arthur Simpson-Kent loses life term challenge - BBC News
Simpson-Kent admits murder of EastEnders actress Sian Blake and their two children | ITV News London
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PREVIEW: KITF BONUS Rania Alayed
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Preview: KITF BONUS - Natalie Hemming
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Episode 110 - Kerry, Lisa and Thomas Gannan, David Baker, Ross Smith and Leslie Read
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In October 1992 on the Central Coast in Australia 23 year old Kerry Gannan and her 18 year old sister Lisa – who was seven months pregnant – were shot and killed by Kerry’s violent ex-boyfriend Malcolm Baker. He also shot Kerry and Lisa’s father Thomas who was with them that evening and shot and injured Kerry’s new boyfriend 22 year old Christoper Gall. He survived.
Baker then jumped in a car and went on to shoot and kill his 27 year old son David Baker and then travelled to kill 35 year old Ross Smith and 25 year old Leslie Read who was reportedly pregnant at the time. Baker blamed Ross for a failed business deal.
Baker was a violent, abusive and controlling perpetrator who sought revenge on his ex-girlfriend who had left him to protect herself. He later handed himself into police and died in prison in 2024.
This is the story of Kerry, Lisa and Thomas Gannan, David Baker, Ross Smith and Leslie Read.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
The Central Coast massacre, six shot dead, Malcolm Baker | Daily Telegraph
Top 10 Most Dangerous Inmates In Australia's Supermax Goulburn Correctional Centre | Criminal
Family massacre: ‘The girls had no chance’ | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
Malcolm George Baker | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
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Episode 109 - The Wholaver Family
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On Christmas Eve 2002 43 year old Jean Wholaver and her two daughters – 20 year old Victoria and 15 year old Elizabeth were killed by estranged husband and father Ernest Wholaver. Victoria’s 9 month old daughter was also in the house but left physically unharmed.
Although he killed them in their home – he had come from his parent’s house – as at that point he had been charged with multiple sexual offences against his daughters Victoria and Elizabeth and they had secured a protection order against him.
Thought to be motivated by eliminating Jean, Victoria and Elizabeth as witnesses in the sexual offences case against him, Wholaver was convicted of the murders and sentenced to death. He sits on death row to this day.
This is the story of the Wholaver Family.
Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- Rape Crisis Rape Crisis England & Wales
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Com. v. Wholaver (Com. v. Wholaver, 903 A.2d 1178, 588 Pa. 218 (Pa. 2006)) - vLex United States
Ernest Wholaver | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
20 years later: Pennsylvania Christmas Eve killer still on death row
A Murder Before Christmas: The Wholaver Family - TwistedPhilly
Jean Wholaver Obituary (2003) - Harrisburg, PA - Patriot-News
Bella Fiori https://youtu.be/2nicq2YNtsU?si=OQ8rGPmyNO-xVTuG
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Episode 108 - Debbie Griggs
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In early May 1999 34 year old mother of three Debbie Griggs was reported missing from Deal in Kent. She was 18 weeks pregnant with her fourth child. Her husband Andrew Griggs told police that Debbie left their house after an argument just never came back.
Although police doubted Griggs story of events, they didn’t have enough evidence to charge him at the time as the search for Debbie continued to turn up nothing. It would take her family over 20 years to finally see justice.
Prompted by Debbie’s family to re-investigate in 2015, Kent Police Cold Case team took up Debbie’s case.
What they found was evidence of coercive control, sexual abuse by Griggs and forensic evidence that meant they could finally arrest Debbie’s husband for her murder. Griggs was later convicted of her murder and started serving a prison sentence.
In 2022, police received a new lead on where Debbie’s body might be – from the most unexpected source – one of Debbie’s now adult children.
The body of Debbie and her 18 week old unborn baby was found in the garden of Griggs’ house in Dorset that he moved into in 2001. She was finally laid to rest.
This is the story of Debbie Griggs.
Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
The vanishing of Debbie Griggs documentary https://youtu.be/yJEKJv05vqo?si=-eC5CfoudLJphGal
Andrew Griggs: The wife killer who escaped justice for 20 years - BBC News
Debbie Griggs death: Murder accused 'was having sex with girl, 15' - BBC News
Debbie Griggs: Remains found of woman murdered by husband in 1999 - BBC News
Extended prison sentence for murderer | The Crown Prosecution Service
Documentary The Vanishing of Debbie Griggs to air on Sky Crime this weekend
Andrew Griggs jailed for murdering pregnant wife Debbie - BBC News
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Preview: KITF BONUS - Katie Simpson
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Episode 107 - The Miles Family
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Father of murdered Margaret River family reveals suicide note | SBS News
Margaret River deaths: Grandfather Peter Miles suspect in mass murder-suicide | Nine.com.au
Margaret River massacre: Depression drug clue to grandfather’s murder of family | PerthNow
Father of murdered Margaret River family Aaron Cockman speaks out in interview - NZ Herald
Father of murdered family lobbies Canberra | SBS News
A health education & child welfare organisation | For Kids Sake
Answers to Questions on notice - Australian Brotherhood of Fathers.pdf
Margaret River mass shooting: Family open up near anniversary of WA massacre | The West Australian
Katrina Miles poem speaks of domestic violence and abuse.
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Episode 106 - The Luong Family
In January 2008, four children Hannah, Lindsey, Danny and Ryan were killed by their father and stepfather Lam Luong. He threw them all off the Dauphin Bridge in Alabama. Their mother, 23 year old Kieu Phan was …
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In January 2008, four children Hannah, Lindsey, Danny and Ryan were killed by their father and stepfather Lam Luong. He threw them all off the Dauphin Bridge in Alabama. Their mother, 23 year old Kieu Phan was left devastated. They ranged in age from 3 years to 4 months old.
Luong was controlling and had substance misuse issues, he saw the children as his property and extension of himself and used them to control and seek revenge on his wife.
Having been found guilty of the murders of four children, Luong was originally sentenced to death but is now serving life without parole.
This is the story of the Luong Family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Lam Luong | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Dad Who Threw Kids From Bridge Convicted - CBS News
Jury: Death for man who tossed 4 off bridge
Locals react to reports of child deaths - Coastal Courier
Mom: Husband laughed after kids disappear
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Episode 105 - The Smith Family
In December 2011 in Pudsey near Leeds, 36 year old Clair Smith and her two sons 9 year old Ben and 1 year old Aaron were killed by husband and father Richard Smith. Said to be experiencing depression since the …
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In December 2011 in Pudsey near Leeds, 36 year old Clair Smith and her two sons 9 year old Ben and 1 year old Aaron were killed by husband and father Richard Smith.
Said to be experiencing depression since the loss of their baby boy Jake in 2007, Smith stabbed and smothered his family before setting their home on fire and taking his own life.
This is the story of the Smith Family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Leeds father Richard Smith killed wife and sons then self - BBC News
Smith family "unlawfully killed" - ITV News
Depressed Dad Richard Smith Killed Family | UK News | Sky News
Friends and neighbours baffled after Leeds designer kills family
Further update on family found dead in Pudsey | Harrogate Informer
The Leeds man who turned on his 'perfect family' | UK news | The Guardian
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Episode 104 - Carol and Christopher Stuart
In October 1989 30 year old Carol Stuart was shot and killed in her car in Boston when she was with her husband Charles Stuart. She was seven months pregnant with their first child. Charles or Chuck Stuart was …
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In October 1989 30 year old Carol Stuart was shot and killed in her car in Boston when she was with her husband Charles Stuart. She was seven months pregnant with their first child. Charles or Chuck Stuart was also shot in the stomach and called 911 from his car phone.
Once first responders reached Carol and Chuck they transported them to hospital. Chuck survived but sadly Carol died later that evening – her baby was delivered by C section weeks premature and baptised Christopher Stuart. Sadly he died 17 days later and both his and Carol’s deaths were treated as murder.
Chuck told police that a black man car jacked them and shot them both and so ensued a manhunt through the city of Boston with a man called Willie Bennet arrested for the murders of Carol and Christopher. Then Chuck’s brother Matthew blew the case wide open as he told police that it was Chuck who had shot and killed Carol to get her life insurance. Chuck took his own life the next day.
This is not only a story of a man who killed his family, but a story of deep deception, racism and a psychopath who nearly got away with murder.
This is the story of Carol and Christopher Stuart.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Murder in Boston Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Watch Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning | HBO Max
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston - Reveal
Charles Stuart | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Could troubling police, media response to Charles Stuart murder happen again? — Harvard Gazette
Local Spotlight: 'Murder In Boston' : 1A : NPR
Charles Stuart and the murder in Boston that changed a city forever
GRAND JURY REASSESSING BOSTON MURDER HOAX - The Washington Post
Mayor Wu formally apologizes to Black men wrongly accused in 1989 murder of Carol Stuart | WBUR News
Willie Bennett: Where is Stuart Case Ex-Suspect Today?
I-Team Exclusive: Man Wrongly Accused In Notorious 1989 Murder Grants Rare Interview - CBS Boston
Boston pays $150,000 settlement to men wrongfully suspected in 1989 Stuart murder - CBS Boston
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Episode 103 - Sarah Laycock and her daughter Abigail
In January 2012 31 year old Sarah Laycock and her eight year old daughter Abigail were killed by Sarah’s partner John Miller in Garforth in Leeds. Their 4 year old daughter survived but was left alone with the …
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In January 2012 31 year old Sarah Laycock and her eight year old daughter Abigail were killed by Sarah’s partner John Miller in Garforth in Leeds. Their 4 year old daughter survived but was left alone with the bodies of her mother and sister for over 12 hours.
An abusive man with a history of controlling behaviour, Miller was arrested after the murders and convicted – but only of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2013 which means he might be free very soon.
This is the story of Sarah Laycock and her daughter Abigail.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Garforth murders: Pair named as mother and daughter - BBC News
Garforth killings: Sarah Laycock's parents 'devastated' at deaths - BBC News
Dad butchered Leeds family and spared ‘Aryan’ daughter
Girl left in house with bodies of mother and sister after father killed them | Crime | The Guardian
Axe man jailed for life after double killings
John Miller: Racist killed partner and daughter but spared ‘Aryan’ child | Metro News
Girl 'left with bodies in home' | London Evening Standard | The Standard
Garforth murder suspect John Miller arrested after row with paramedics - Birmingham Live
Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve, West Yorkshire - The RSPB
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Episode 102 - Natalie McNally
In December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was killed in her home in Lurgan County Armagh. She was 15 weeks pregnant. Police later charged her partner and father of her unborn child, Stephen McCullagh, and …
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In December 2022, 32-year-old Natalie McNally was killed in her home in Lurgan County Armagh. She was 15 weeks pregnant.
Police later charged her partner and father of her unborn child, Stephen McCullagh, and he was found guilty of her murder in March 2026. Also known as the YouTube murder, McCullagh used a fake YouTube livestream as an alibi after carrying out a planned, violent attack on Natalie.
This is the story of Natalie McNally.
Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
BBC Sounds - Natalie McNally Murder: YouTuber on Trial - Available Episodes
Natalie McNally: Family on Stephen McCullagh's lies after her murder - BBC News
NI 'most dangerous' part of UK to be a woman - BBC News
Natalie McNally: 'We treated her like a princess, we'll love her forever' - BBC News
Man found guilty of murdering pregnant partner Natalie McNally - BBC News
Jury sworn in for trial of YouTuber accused of Natalie McNally’s murder – The Irish Times
Young Lurgan woman Natalie McNally a ‘kind and caring’ person – Armagh I
Former partner of Natalie McNally ‘hoped to get away with’ her murder, trial hears – The Irish Times
A picture of violence: The 30 women killed in more than four years - BBC News
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Episode 101 - Tonya Clayton, Faith Green and her children
In July 1991 Tonya Clayton Green was killed by her husband Gregory Green, she was six months pregnant at the time. Green was convicted for second-degree murder and was sentenced to serve 15 to 25 years in …
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In July 1991 Tonya Clayton Green was killed by her husband Gregory Green, she was six months pregnant at the time. Green was convicted for second-degree murder and was sentenced to serve 15 to 25 years in prison. Within 16 years he had been released and sadly, this is not where this story ends.
Green was released in 2008 and by 2010 he had married Faith Green and they went on to have two daughters together. Green was an abusive and controlling husband and in 2016 Faith filed for divorce.
In September 2016 Faith was brutally assaulted by Green who then forced her to witness the murder of her two children – his stepchildren – 19 year old Chadney and 17 year old Kara. Green then killed his own two children – 5 year old Koi and 4 year old Kaleigh. Faith survived the brutal attack.
Green was convicted and sentenced to 45 to 100 years in prison as questions remain on how he was released and allowed to become a two time family annihilator.
This is the story of Tonya Clayton and Faith Green and her children.
Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Gregory Green, The Man Who Killed His Family — Twice
Dad of teens killed talks about accused killer
Family asked 2nd chance for suspect after he killed 1st wife
Fundraiser for Faith Green by The Green-Allen Family : Help Us Bury Four Innocent Children
Man accused of killing family killed pregnant wife in 1991 | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Gregory Green | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Friends remember wives married to accused Dearborn Heights stabber
Man Murdered His Wife, Married a Pastor’s Daughter, Then Killed His Own Kids
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Episode 100 - In Conversation with Jodie Edith
In this episode we hear from Jodie Edith who was sister of Laura Mortimer and Aunt to Ella Dalby. They were both killed in 2018. Laura tells us about her memories of Laura and Ella, about grief, justice and her …
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In this episode we hear from Jodie Edith who was sister of Laura Mortimer and Aunt to Ella Dalby. They were both killed in 2018. Laura tells us about her memories of Laura and Ella, about grief, justice and her hopes for the future.
You can find out more about Jodie and her advocacy work on Instagram @Laurella.libbyslegalcy and @jodie.edith1
Jodie also runs a professional hypnotherapy and counselling service – you can find out more about her here: www.nurturefromwithin.co.uk
Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Episode 99 - The Bartholomew Family
In September 1971 in South Australia 40 year old Heather Bartholomew, her seven children – Neville, Christine, Sharon, Helen, Gregory Roger and Sandra - her sister Winnis and her 19 month old son Daniel were …
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In September 1971 in South Australia 40 year old Heather Bartholomew, her seven children – Neville, Christine, Sharon, Helen, Gregory Roger and Sandra - her sister Winnis and her 19 month old son Daniel were all killed by Clifford Bartholomew – Heather’s husband and father of six of the eight children he killed.
Known at the time as the deadliest familicide in Australian history – Bartholomew was arrested and sentenced for the murder of his wife. Although given a life sentence he ended up serving less than 8 years. Once out of prison Bartholomew changed his name, married again and was stepfather to children who were similar ages to his children that he killed. His second family had no idea that he had murdered so many people until he and his wife died.
A horrific family annihilator who was given a second chance by the justice system.
This is the unbelievable story of the Bartholomew Family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Heather Alice Betterman Bartholomew (1931-1971) - Find a Grave Memorial
How one family's mild-mannered pop turned out to be a killer | that's life!
Hope Forest shooting - Wikipedia
THE SECRET LIFE OF 'POPPY CLIFF' - The RED HEART Movement
Crime Reel podcast https://youtu.be/wdkwKr1H7kA?si=Tfyd2DvvS_-qqG7U
Clifford Bartholomew murdered 10 members of his family.
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Episode 98 - The McFall Family
In February 2010, Susan McFall and her 18 year old daughter Francesca Frankie McFall were killed by husband and father Hugh McFall. Apparently fearing the loss of his business and social and financial failure …
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In February 2010, Susan McFall and her 18 year old daughter Francesca Frankie McFall were killed by husband and father Hugh McFall.
Apparently fearing the loss of his business and social and financial failure, McFall beat his wife and daughter to death before taking his own life. He called 999 before he took his own life and police attended the family home very quickly.
Neighbours and family couldn’t believe that McFall did what he did.
This is the story of the McFall family.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Carnage in Shropshire as man slaughters his family | The Independent | The Independent
Family death father 'overcharged customer £500,000' - BBC News
'I hope I rot in hell': father's suicide note after killing wife and daughter | Crime | The Guardian
McFall murder house put on market | Shropshire Star
Oswestry florist beat wife and daughter to death - BBC News
Employer's tribute to Susan McFall | Shropshire Star
Family pay tribute to tragic dad Hugh | Shropshire Star
Florist who murdered family hoped to go to hell | UK | News | Express.co.uk
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Episode 97 - Stephanie Bellinger and Lili
In February 2010, 24 year old Stephanie Bellinger and her 10 month old daughter Lili were killed by partner and father of Lili, Anthony Marsh. He claimed that voices in his head told him to kill Stephanie and …
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In February 2010, 24 year old Stephanie Bellinger and her 10 month old daughter Lili were killed by partner and father of Lili, Anthony Marsh. He claimed that voices in his head told him to kill Stephanie and Lili but others asserted that he was trying to avoid his responsibilities and also had revenge as a motive.
Stephanie and Marsh’s other child - two and half year old boy – was physically unharmed in the attack but left alone by Marsh for over 24 hours.
Despite denying murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, Marsh was found guilty of the murder of Stephanie and Lili and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
This is the story of Stephanie Bellinger and her daughter Lili.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Knifeman killed girlfriend and baby | The Independent | The Independent
Man guilty of murdering partner and child in Totton - BBC News
Life for mother and baby murderer | London Evening Standard | The Standard
Anthony Marsh was was 'a family man' say former colleagues | Daily Echo
Anthony Marsh claimed voices made him kill Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo
Anthony Marsh sentenced to 26 years for murders of Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo
Killer of girlfriend and baby daughter jailed for life | UK news | The Guardian
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Episode 96 - Jennifer Rothwell
In November 2019, 28 year old Jennifer Rothwell was killed by husband Beau Rothwell – she was six weeks pregnant with his baby. Having googled "What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant” before she …
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In November 2019, 28 year old Jennifer Rothwell was killed by husband Beau Rothwell – she was six weeks pregnant with his baby.
Having googled "What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant” before she was killed Jennifer wasn’t sure if Rothwell wanted their baby.
Although he claimed he didn’t plan the murder, Rothwell was clearly an escapee family annihilator who planned to kill his wife and unborn child to continue a life with another woman. He is now serving life in prison.
This is the story of Jennifer Rothwell.
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Information and support
- Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
- Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
- Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
- Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
- Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline
References
Acknowledging a persistent truth: domestic violence in pregnancy - PMC
Engineer Beau Rothwell Convicted of 2019 Murder
Jennifer Rothwell Obituary (2019) - Saint Louis, MO - Cremation Society of St. Louis
Woman Googled: 'What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant,' killed by husband
Beau Rothwell Gets Life In Wife Jennifer Rothwell's Murder
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