Episode 65 - Sally & Richard Challen

Episode 65 - Sally & Richard Challen

On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six-month adventure in Australia. That is, until later that afternoon, when Sally made a startling discovery.

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The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
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Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/

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https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/emotional-sally-challen-close-tears-20095365
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUsr1i7tvJ8

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