#38 - Justice for Martine Vik Magnussen (Fitzrovia, London, W1)

Today’s episode is about a music legend called Ken ‘Snake Hips’ Johnson; a bandleader who could have been one of the all-time greats had his brilliance not been snuffed-out before his time. Only his untimely death wasn’t brought-about because he was black and gay, but owing to one of the most random of tragedies.Date: Saturday 8th March 1941 at roughly 9:45pmLocation: Cafe de Paris, 3-4 Coventry Street, London, UK, W1Victims: 34 dead including Kenrick Reginald Hijmans "Snake Hips" JohnsonKeywords: jazz, swing, blitz, bombing, casualties, English, British, Blog - https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-150-the-day-the-music-died-the-legend-of-ken-snake-hips-johnsonMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Nov 20211h 7min

This is Part Two of Two of The Abuse of Jane Andrews.On Sunday 17th September 2000, after a romantic break in the French Riviera, the couple retired to bed. Their relationship was a tempestuous one, tensions were high and by the morning, Tommy would be dead. But did Jane kill him in an act of self-defence, or was this a cold-blooded and brutal murder?Date: Sunday 17th September 2000, at roughly 3am (time of death)Location: 74 The Maltings, Fulham, London, UK, SW6Victims: 1 (Thomas Ashley Cressman)Culprits: Jane Dawn Elizabeth Andrews Keywords: jealousy, mental health, British, royal, EnglishBlog - https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-149-the-abuse-of-jane-andrews-part-2-tommys-storyMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 20211h 4min

This is Part One of Two of The Abuse of Jane Andrews.On Sunday 17th September 2000, after a romantic break in the French Riviera, the couple retired to bed. Their relationship was a tempestuous one, tensions were high and by the morning, Tommy would be dead. But did Jane kill him in an act of self-defence, or was this a cold-blooded and brutal murder?Date: Sunday 17th September 2000, at roughly 3am (time of death)Location: 74 The Maltings, Fulham, London, England, SW6Victims: 1 (Thomas Ashley Cressman)Culprits: Jane Dawn Elizabeth Andrews Keywords: mental health, killing, British, royal, English, Fergie, Sarah FergusonBlog - https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-148-the-abuse-of-jane-andrews-part-1-janes-storyMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 20211h 23min

While I'm away finishing the research on the final few episodes of Murder Mile, here is something special.This is Part Three of Three of NEW BLUE; a conversation with Paul, a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police about what it's really like to be a policeman. Over three episodes, we'll dive into his training, his first and his daily duties. This is a frank, unedited conversation, which contains some rude words and may feature personal opinions which may not fully reflect the Police. The theme music was Finals by Silent Partner.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Okt 202155min

While I'm away finishing the research on the final few episodes of Murder Mile, here is something special. This is Part Two of Three of NEW BLUE; a conversation with Paul, a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police about what it's really like to be a policeman. Over three episodes, we'll dive into his training, his first and his daily duties. This is a frank, unedited conversation, which contains some rude words and may feature personal opinions which may not fully reflect the Police. The theme music was Finals by Silent Partner. FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 20211h

While I'm away finishing the research on the final few episodes of Murder Mile, here is something special. NEW BLUE is a conversation with Paul, a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police about what it's really like to be a policeman. Over three episodes, we'll dive into his training, his first and his daily duties. This is a frank, unedited conversation, which contains some rude words and may feature personal opinions which may not fully reflect the Police. The theme music was Finals by Silent Partner. FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 202153min

Today’s episode is about Countess Łubieńska, a formidable woman who endured a life of unspeakable horrors, and yet she never stopped fighting for the rights of others. But when a simple night-out turned deadly, her last fight... would be for her life.Date: Friday 24th May 1957, at 10:19pmLocation: Platform 5 of Gloucester Road tube station, London, UK, W8Victims: 1 (Countess Teresa Łubieńska, nee Skarżyńska)Culprits: Unknown Keywords: assassination, Polish, war, WW2, Blitz, tube, Blog - https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-147-resistance-the-last-fight-of-countess-teresa-lubienskaMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Sep 20211h 1min

Today’s episode is about Harry Tuffney. Through his eyes, he saw himself as a loyal and loving man who always fought to live a good life; with a job, a home and a wife. But when his perfect little dream went awry, Harry would do the unthinkable.Date: Friday 29th to Saturday 30th June 1934Location: 75 Star Street, Paddington, London, UK, W2 (top/second floor flat / front)Victims: 1 ('Kitty' Longshaw)Culprits: Harry Tuffney​ Keywords, lovers, death, killing, gambling,Blog - https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-uk-true-crime-podcast-146-harry-tuffney-the-abandoned-man-edith-kaltheen-kitty-longshawMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 20211h 4min