S04E03 - David Chenery-Wickens (The Murder of Diane Chenery-Wickens)

I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode.In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet.She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain.After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend.Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming her not fit enough to stand trial.WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on Odessa Jnr's lifelong mental health issues and might be a difficult listen for some.**The following is NOT a sponsored message**If you are suffering from mental health problems or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting the following charities:Mind (ENG & WAL): 0300 123 3393The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SCO): 0344 800 0550The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NI): 028 9032 8474 / 00353 42 938 5736For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/odessacarey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Helmi 202336min

I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode.On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue.After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped.He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two children, and Marta and Julia de la Haye, Izabela's friend and her daughter.Damian then turned the knife on himself but survived his self-inflicted injuries.Judge Michael Birt handed Damian six concurrent 30-year sentences on October 29, 2012, after he was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.Damian Rzeszowski took his own life at HMP Full Sutton on March 31, 2018.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/damianrzeszowski/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Helmi 202325min

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service.Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019.He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of 'Protect & Serve', a podcast that sees Oliver chat with various people in law enforcement.Check out 'Protect and Serve' here:Protect and Serve | Apple PodcastsProtect and Serve | SpotifyFor all things British Murders, please visit my website:https://www.britishmurders.com/Intro music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Helmi 20231h 7min

I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode.On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work.Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre.Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her.Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life sentence on September 21, 2012, with a minimum term of 22 years.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/kennethbill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Helmi 202319min

I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode.On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton.It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding.The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners.On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/anxiangdu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Helmi 202322min

I welcome forensic anthropologist Sam Rennie to the show in this interview episode.⁣Sam is an academic with a background in biological and forensic anthropology.He has experience working as a certified forensic anthropologist (FA-III) in the UK and as a search and recovery specialist in DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) incidents.He is also a member of the UK - DVI Forensic Anthropology Cadre.Sam is currently the programme lead for BSc Forensic Biology at Bournemouth University and is a senior lecturer in Forensic Investigation.For all things British Murders, please visit my website:https://www.britishmurders.com/Intro music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Tammi 202354min

In this episode, I tell the story of Gordon and Carol Park.In July 1976, Gordon Park returned to his Leece home from a family trip to Blackpool with his three children to discover that his wife, Carol, was missing.In August 1997, 21 years after she went missing, Carol Park's body was found by amateur divers in Coniston Water, a lake in the Lake District.Gordon was arrested on suspicion of Carol's murder in that same month, but the charges were later dropped. However, he was re-arrested in January 2004 and found guilty of Carol's murder in January 2005.In 2010, on his 66th birthday, Gordon Park took his own life. A posthumous appeal of his conviction was referred to the Court of Appeal in October 2018, but it was dismissed in May 2020.This incredibly divisive case was referred to in the media as 'The Lady in the Lake trial'.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/gordonpark/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Tammi 202337min

In the third episode of season 8, I tell the story of Graeme Neale and Lynn Goldingay.In March 1985, Radio Trent DJ Graeme Neale murdered his ex-girlfriend Lynn Goldingay after a heated argument following a Paul Young concert.Graeme had no idea that Lynn was seeing another man, Duncan McCracken, and wouldn't find out until hearing of Duncan's suicide on a prison radio in late May 1985.A week later, whilst on remand, Graeme was found hanged in his cell at Lincoln Prison.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣My recording equipment:⁣Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded and Edited in:⁣Hindenberg PROReferences:⁣www.britishmurders.com/graemeneale/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Tammi 202321min