22: The Impossible Murder

Day 11 of 12 days of missing person cases throughout December. On November 1st 2024, 20 year old Lester McLennan went to visit the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. He never returned to where he was staying in Belfast and despite his bag being found he has not been. Do you have any information to help find Lester? Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/lester-mclennan-24-501060https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/mother-of-man-missing-in-north-coast-says-it-is-very-likely-he-is-no-longer-alive-PXNRWPIGZJGIPITRAEVN7WN2IA/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lester-mclennan-missing-giants-causeway-b2648404.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14078047/Desperate-mother-hopes-men-handed-missings-son-backpack-help-hunt-20-year-old-disappeared-way-Giants-Causeway.htmlhttps://www.psni.police.uk/latest-news/appeal-re-issued-missing-person-lester-mclennanhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/i-no-longer-expect-to-find-him-alive-mums-agony-over-missing-son/a1298494581.htmlhttps://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/lester-mclennans-mum-issues-urgent-30352410https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/distraught-mother-reveals-possible-sighting-of-son-who-disappeared-after-travelling-to-giants-causeway/a899321254.htmlIf you know anything please contact police in Coleraine on 101, quoting reference number 76 02/11/24. Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

31 Dec 202415min

On the 26th of December 2012, 35 year old Sonica Hans left the flat in Bedford where she lived with her sister and brother in law. She was just nipping out to the shop but she never returned and hasn't been seen since. Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/sonica-hans-13-000657https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-64075825https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-12-26/family-of-woman-who-disappeared-10-years-ago-have-never-given-up-hopehttps://www.beds.police.uk/news/bedfordshire/news/2022/december/bedfordshire-police-support-communities-by-donating-to-foodbanks-across-the-county/refreshed-appeal-marks-10-year-anniversary-of-missing-bedford-woman/https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/crime/i-have-never-given-up-hope-family-renew-appeal-over-bedford-woman-who-vanished-10-years-ago-3968154https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/nine-years-after-her-disappearance-police-renew-appeal-to-help-find-sonica-hans/https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/renewed-appeal-for-missing-sonica-who-disappeared-in-bedford-nine-years-ago-3508410http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=2181&termRef=Sonica%20Hanshttps://www.bedfordshirelive.co.uk/news/bedfordshire-news/bedford-woman-who-went-missing-6403801https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2016-08-01/birthday-appeal-for-missing-bedfordshire-woman-sonica-hansMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

31 Dec 202411min

On the 27th of May 2012, 27 year old Anthony Stammers left his home in Colchester to go and visit friends in London. He was due to attend his grandfather's funeral the next day but did not turn up. He hasn't been seen since.Important information provided by:https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-still-hoping-find-missing-8373059https://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/au/about-us/cold-and-unsolved/anthony-stammers/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23471533.channel-5-show-hosts-fresh-appeal-colchester-man-anthony-stammers/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-61601283https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-61306434https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/16/family-refuse-to-give-up-hope-as-they-unveil-garden-for-missing-people-18963845/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/20166904.familys-appeal-missing-colchester-man-anthony-stammers/Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

30 Dec 202414min

On the 9th of September 2017, 72 year old Cathryn Holdsworth went to her local Tesco supermarket in Halifax town centre. She got the bus home as usual. 10 days later her neighbour entered her home and found that she hadn't been there for several days and her walking frame was left behind. She hasn't been seen since.Important information provided by: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24026526.fresh-appeal-find-missing-pensioner-cathryn-holdsworth/https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/23337879.mystery-continues-woman-missing-five-years/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/yorkshire-woman-who-went-tesco-26303683If you have information please contact: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101LiveChat or call 101.Further listening: https://shows.acast.com/themissingpodcast/episodes/cathryn-holdsworthMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

29 Dec 202413min

On the 24th of September 1996, a man checked in to the Jolly Roger guest house in Margate in Kent. He gave his name and only checked in with a carrier bag and no other luggage. He was later found deceased in the room 3 days later. Authorities still do not know who he is. Important information provided by: https://locate.international/appeals/margate-manhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm29388vdjeohttps://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/the-mysterious-case-of-unidentified-man-found-dead-in-guesth-313560/Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

28 Dec 202410min

On January the 14th 1999, Matthew Reilly left his parents house in Barnstaple, Devon to go on his usual daily walk. He never returned though and his family have been searching for him ever since.Important information provided by: Matthew's missing person profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/matthew-reilly-99-000136https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/heartbroken-devon-womans-appeal-find-9029968https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-missing-man-matthew-reilly-2416356https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/in-your-area/20-year-old-mystery-missing-2405689https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/please-come-home-son-matthew-387354http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4948570.stmSightings and information about any missing person can also be given anonymously through the Missing People website at https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/sightings-and-giving-information-2.Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

27 Dec 202413min

On the 28th of April 2003, Andrew Dill got off a train at Birmingham New Street. A witness spotted him on the Soho Road area of the city next day and he continued to text his family for just under a month before he went missing. Were these texts even sent from Andrew at all? Andrew Dill is still missing and his family deserve answers.Important information provided by: Andrew's Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/andrew-dill-03-001096https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65350543https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-missing-20-years-desparate-plea-b2324358.htmlhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/desperate-mums-plea-son-missing-26749665Anyone with information should contact police via the Live Chat on the force's website. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting log 1302 of 13/4.Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

26 Dec 202410min

On the afternoon of Saturday January the 24th 1998, 30 year old James Harmon left his girlfriend's home in Romford in Essex to go and see a friend. He never returned and his car was later found abandoned. Police now believe that James' disappearance was a murder. Important information provided by: James' Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/james-harmon-98-000677https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime/21552079.20-000-info-missing-presumed-murdered-doorman-jimmy-harmon---last-seen-romford/https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6399605.new-search-for-missing-man/https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/20909129.arrest-no-charge/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/agonising-search-for-missing-son/28166794.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2005/12/19/191205_missing_james_feature.shtmlMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

21 Dec 202413min