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Jan 2025
1h 3m

Clown Masks And Crocodile Tears - Part 1

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The discovery of a woman's body in a rural Warwickshire layby in September 1994 was the start of what would become to detectives one of the most complex investigations in Warwickshire Police history, and would ultimately lead them to a cold and calculating killer.


This time and next on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, I shall bring you the story.


The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in.


Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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  • Martha Wainwright - Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole


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  • References - Assorted articles from the BBC, The Free Library, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, The Times, The Independent - sourced online and through the British Newspaper Archive, and Newspapers.com. Produced upon request.


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