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Mar 2024
38m 58s

Unreliable Witness 6: Eleanor Williams –...

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Police material is released, taking us to the moments they discover her battered at her flat and the night before her infamous post. They also reveal her reaction when accused of lying. Meanwhile Liz and Jason are given a psychiatric report charting medical records and interviews which reveal more on Ellie’s background and state of mind. And, finally, Liz hears from the young woman at the centre of it all - directly from prison.   
 
Warning: This series discusses issues of sexual abuse, self-harm, violence and suicide 

From Sky News Storycast, Unreliable Witness is presented by Jason Farrell and Liz Lane.

Series Producer: Anne-Marie Bullock 
Executive Producer: Louise Cotton 
Sound Design: Matt Wareham 
Additional Journalism: Sarah O’Connell 
Sky Podcasts Editor: Paul Stanworth
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