The Witness Who Changed Everything - May 13 2025

June 28th: PC Keith Blakelock Born (1945) Sometimes people resort to violence to make their voices heard. On June 28th 1945 a man was born who, later in life, would be thrust into the center of a riot created by a marginalized group of individuals tired of watching others like them lose their lives to the police.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Keith_Blakelock, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-34433752, https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/unsolved-murder-series-1985-mob-12674010, https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/family-murdered-pc-keith-blakelock-11772072, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/04/keith-blakelock-murder-accused-broadwater-farm-court, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/tottenham-riots-the-unsolved-murder-of-keith-blakelock/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jun 202416min

June 27th: Muriel Drinkwater Killed (1946) When DNA is successfully recovered from a case it’s hard not to get excited about the possibility that the person responsible will finally be brought to justice. However, as we are about to see, DNA doesn't always mean a killer’s identification is on the horizon. On June 27th 1946 a young girl lost her life in a case that remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Muriel_Drinkwater, https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/unsolved-murder-12-year-old-19232081, https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/muriel-drinkwater-murder-harold-jones-16207548, https://www.herald.wales/national-news/crime/the-unsolved-murder-of-muriel-drinkwater/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-47961404, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6980183/Murder-Schoolgirl-12-finally-solved-73-years-later.html, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/muriel-drinkwater-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jun 202411min

June 26th: William Tyrrell Born (2011) The disappearance of a child is a fear that most parents hope to never experience. On June 26th 2011 a young boy was born who would, as far as police could tell, vanish into thin air. A case that remains a mystery though some are certain they know exactly what happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_William_Tyrrell, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/03/william-tyrrells-former-foster-mother-knows-where-he-is-nsw-detective-tells-court, https://www.9news.com.au/national/william-tyrrell-detective-says-foster-mother-knows-where-missing-boy-is/20e68ca0-0bc7-41c5-8ffc-c98297411c72, https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/bombshell-revelation-about-william-tyrrell-investigation-as-lead-cop-makes-claim-on-foster-mum/news-story/b3d0b51905136445a5fa59705777d0bf, https://7news.com.au/news/william-tyrrell/police-issue-fresh-statement-on-tyrrell-investigation-large-volume-of-information-c-8205161, https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/breaking-news/update-in-william-tyrrell-foster-dads-case-of-allegedly-lying-to-the-nsw-crime-commission/news-story/ad5eec5a992408391ed19e05be83b878 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jun 202413min

June 25th: Breanna Moore Killed (2014) Domestic violence is an epidemic that touches the lives of almost everyone. Whether it be loved ones, family, friends, or you yourself, chances are you know someone who has been a victim of a violent partner. On June 25th 2014 a young woman became one such victim and, though her life ended tragically, her family made sure that it wasn’t in vain. https://www.anchoragepress.com/columnists/the-unnecessarily-convoluted-journey-to-brees-law/article_dab95980-8afe-11e8-b8e8-a793a78b7888.html, https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/man-charged-fatal-shooting-told-police-he-found-gun-girlfriends-body/2014/06/26/, https://www.adn.com/crime-justice/article/bail-set-15m-anchorage-shooting/2014/06/29/, http://web.archive.org/web/20140701125707/https:/www.ktuu.com/news/news/Victim-s-Family-Faces-Man-Accused-of-Killing-Daughter-in-Court/26711192, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2686967/Boyfriend-suspected-shooting-dental-assistant-head-called-violent-criminal-victims-father-grieving-family-confront-court.html, https://www.breeslaw.org/about-bree-s-law, https://www.adn.com/crime-justice/article/judge-sentences-joshua-almeda-75-years-killing-breanna-moore/2016/04/20/, https://www.cahuillaconsortium.org/blog/bree-s-law-the-case-that-reduced-alaska-s-teen-dating-violence-statistics, https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/content/news/Parents-of-victim-of-deadly-domestic-violence-unveil-new-facet-of-their-mission-472880663.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2686967/Boyfriend-suspected-shooting-dental-assistant-head-called-violent-criminal-victims-father-grieving-family-confront-court.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jun 202414min

June 24th: Adrienne Shelly Born (1966) We hear stories time and time again of a family who disagrees with police and persistently fights for justice. We also hear how, a lot of times, their fights land on deaf ears. On June 24th 1966 a woman was born who would meet a tragic end. One police were sure was self-inflicted. It was only after her husband fought back that they learned otherwise. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly#:~:text=They%20found%20her%20body%20hanging,a%20result%20of%20neck%20compression., https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pillco-diego.htm, https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-02-22/the-mysterious-killing-of-indie-actress-adrienne-shelly-how-a-suicide-turned-into-a-murder.html, , https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/01/adrienne-shelly-waitress-hbo-documentaryhttps://nypost.com/2021/11/30/adrienne-shellys-widower-confronts-her-killer-in-new-film/, https://www.mamamia.com.au/adrienne-shelly-murder/, https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/adrienne-shellys-husband-confronts-diego-pillco, https://abc7ny.com/archive/5957609/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jun 202413min

June 23rd: Robert Paul Long Kills (2000) Traveling the world should be an incredible experience. Not one marred by tragedy and death. On June 23rd 2000 a fire broke out in a hostel and saw the deaths of 15 travelers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childers_Palace_Backpackers_Hostel_fire, https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/long-robert-paul.htm, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-02/childers-backpacker-hostel-killer-has-parole-bid-rejected/13114808, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8447491/Robert-Long-stepdaughter-says-mass-killer-burned-Childers-hostel-terrorised-mother.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8447491/Robert-Long-stepdaughter-says-mass-killer-burned-Childers-hostel-terrorised-mother.html, https://www.9news.com.au/national/robert-paul-long-childers-palace-hostel-backpacker-killer-eligibile-for-parole-in-june/ed0bbc54-3468-475b-b9a9-4e4ce3d08e08, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/robert-long-eligible-for-parole-after-childers-palace-hostel-fire-but-exlover-says-he-should-remain-in-prison/50e3a32a-f5ae-4ba7-89d9-44749b0c3a26, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/robert-long-childers-backpacker-hostel-fire-murderer-should-not-be-freed-say-survivors/09d9b93b-e92d-4999-bdfb-87bb0207ad4b, https://www.change.org/p/parole-board-queensland-australia-keep-mass-murderer-robert-paul-long-behind-bars-for-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jun 202410min

Follow us on Spotify! June 22nd: Malibu Creek Murder (2018) The idea that a killer could be walking around undetected is a terrifying one. On June 22nd 2018 murder took place in an area that, people would soon learn, already had quite a few unsolved cases. A murder that, eventually, would lead to the capture of a man that many believed was a serial killer. https://abc7.com/malibu-murder-creek-state-tristan-thomas-beaudette/11943029/, https://www.ocregister.com/2022/06/21/man-accused-of-killing-irvine-resident-camping-with-kids-in-malibu-creek-state-park-sentenced-for-attacking-deputies/, https://www.gq.com/story/unsolved-mystery-of-malibu-creek-murder, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/03/15/a-shooter-in-the-hills, https://www.foxla.com/news/man-charged-with-2018-malibu-killing-sentenced-for-attacking-deputies, https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-charged-murder-scientist-malibu-creek-state-park-trial-attack-2-deputies/, https://thelocalmalibu.com/malibu-creek-state-park-shootings-a-four-year-investigation-diary-of-cover-up-and-corruption-part-1/, https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-indicted-in-killing-of-malibu-creek-state-park-camper-other-shootings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jun 202415min

June 21st: Lizzie Halliday Convicted (1894) Women were not always looked at as serial killers. For quite some time it didn’t seem possible for the “fairer sex” to be so coldblooded. On June 21st 1894 one such woman was convicted in a case that shocked the nation when details were released.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Halliday, https://allthatsinteresting.com/lizzie-halliday, https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2014/08/a-short-history-of-serial-killer-lizzie-brown-halliday/, https://hvmag.com/life-style/history/lizzie-brown-halliday-serial-killer/, https://www.casebook.org/ripper_media/book_reviews/non-fiction/cjmorley/76.html, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-news-justice-story-arsonist-lizzie-20181011-story.html, https://www.grunge.com/889514/chilling-details-about-serial-killer-lizzie-halliday-the-worst-woman-on-earth/, https://buriedinstone.com/lizzie-halliday-the-catskill-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Jun 202410min