Interview #32 | The Untold Story: Matt Johnson and John Murray Discuss 'No Ordinary Day' and the Murder of WPC Yvonne Fletcher

Interview #32 | The Untold Story: Matt Johnson and John Murray Discuss 'No Ordinary Day' and the Murder of WPC Yvonne Fletcher

I welcome former police officers Matt Johnson and John Murray to the show in this interview episode to discuss their new book 'No Ordinary Day'.


On April 17, 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London, two gunmen waited inside. At 10.18 am, automatic gunfire rained down on the protestors, and WPC Yvonne Fletcher fell, mortally wounded.


As his friend lay dying, PC John Murray made her a promise that he would not rest until those responsible had been brought to justice. Thirty-seven years would pass before he was able to fulfil that undertaking.


While researching this moving account of one man’s dogged pursuit of justice for a murdered colleague, Matt Johnson uncovered secret-service deals and government duplicity, all part of a plan to force an end to the National Union of Mineworkers strike. He discovered the real reason Yvonne’s killers were allowed to go free and how events that day led to thirty years of growing political control of policing, resulting in the disarray increasingly evident today.


The book pulls seemingly unconnected threads into a coherent and shocking whole. It provides startling insights into how decisions taken by our politicians and the actions of our intelligence agencies, supposedly in our best interests, may be anything but.


'No Ordinary Day' was released on June 8, 2023, and is available to purchase here:

No Ordinary Day | Ad Lib Publishers


***This interview was recorded on June 5, 2023.


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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(372)

S19E09 | Lawrence Haggart (Larbert, Stirlingshire, 1996)

S19E09 | Lawrence Haggart (Larbert, Stirlingshire, 1996)

In March 1996, the town of Denny in Stirlingshire was left reeling by the shocking death of 15-year-old Lawrence Haggart, a promising young footballer with dreams of pulling on the green and white hoo...

1 Loka 202537min

Interview #72 | Anton Sullivan Discusses the Christophe Borgye Murder Case

Interview #72 | Anton Sullivan Discusses the Christophe Borgye Murder Case

In this interview episode, I’m joined by Anton Sullivan, a retired police inspector with over 32 years of operational experience.We briefly discuss Anton's career before moving on to the murder of Fre...

29 Syys 20251h 31min

S19E08 | Dr Barry Hounsome (Gosport, Hampshire, 2018)

S19E08 | Dr Barry Hounsome (Gosport, Hampshire, 2018)

In October 2018, the Hampshire town of Gosport was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of respected academic Dr Barry Hounsome.Barry was a devoted husband, a supportive son, and a stepfath...

24 Syys 202535min

S19E07 | Lara Perrill (Gillingham, Kent, 1991)

S19E07 | Lara Perrill (Gillingham, Kent, 1991)

In November 1991, the Kent town of Gillingham was shaken by the senseless murder of 18-year-old Lara Perrill.Lara was a much-loved daughter, sister, niece, and grandchild. She was just beginning her a...

17 Syys 202534min

The Crime Roundup: September 2025

The Crime Roundup: September 2025

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in S...

12 Syys 202556min

S19E06 | Judith Richardson (Hexham, Northumberland, 2011)

S19E06 | Judith Richardson (Hexham, Northumberland, 2011)

In the summer of 2011, the market town of Hexham in Northumberland was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of one of its best-loved residents.77-year-old Judith Richardson was a familiar f...

10 Syys 202525min

S19E05 | The Bradford Three (Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2009-10)

S19E05 | The Bradford Three (Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2009-10)

In the spring of 2010, the city of Bradford was shaken by a series of disappearances that struck at the very heart of its community. Three women, each with their own struggles and dreams, vanished wit...

3 Syys 202538min

S19E04 | Dianne Williamson (Filey, North Yorkshire, 2018)

S19E04 | Dianne Williamson (Filey, North Yorkshire, 2018)

In 2018, the seaside town of Filey was left reeling by the shocking death of 70-year-old Dianne Williamson. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was well-known for her kindness and the love she held ...

27 Elo 202523min

Suosittua kategoriassa Yhteiskunta

olipa-kerran-otsikko
sita
siita-on-vaikea-puhua
kaksi-aitia
i-dont-like-mondays
gogin-ja-janin-maailmanhistoria
uutiscast
poks
antin-palautepalvelu
rss-nikotellen
kolme-kaannekohtaa
rss-murhan-anatomia
mamma-mia
yopuolen-tarinoita-2
aikalisa
meidan-pitais-puhua
rss-haudattu
rss-palmujen-varjoissa
mystista
loukussa