Midlands Murder Files
Welcome to Midlands Murder Files. A podcast that dives into some of the Midlands' most shocking and harrowing murder cases.The aim is to delve into cases that have happened since the turn of the millennium that have not been covered on other podcasts, while honouring the victim rather than glorifying the assailant.
Episodes
Series 5 Episode 9 - Annie Eels & Samantha Tapper (Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 2006)
In this episode, we tell the story of Annie Eels and Samantha Tapper, whose lives came to a tragic end inside a discreet massage parlour in the historic town of Shrewsbury. We explore the events of that summer afternoon in 2006, the circums…
Series 5 Episode 8 - Tania Moore (Alkmonton, Derbyshire, 2004)
In this episode, we examine the case of Tania Moore, a 26-year-old riding instructor from the Derbyshire village of Alkmonton. After the end of a relationship, she became the target of a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation. De…
Series 5 Episode 7 - Gregory Baker (Alton, Staffordshire, 2007)
In this episode, we tell the story of Gregory Baker, a kind and intelligent man from the village of Alton who had spent his life overcoming physical challenges and supporting others through education. In June 2007, a routine visit from his …
Series 5 Episode 6 - Kathryn Dukes (Yardley, Birmingham, 2003)
In this episode, we explore the death of Kathryn Dukes, a 43-year-old woman found inside her Birmingham home in May 2003. As detectives worked to trace her final movements, the investigation led to a series of unexpected developments and a …
Series 5 Episode 5 - Chanel Taylor (Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, 2004)
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Chanel Taylor, a young newlywed from Huthwaite whose life was full of plans, promise, and hope for the future. When tragedy struck less than two months after her wedding, it left her fa…
Series 5 Episode 4 - Keith Frogson (Annesley Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, 2004)
In this episode, we revisit the life and tragic death of Keith Frogson — a father, grandfather and former miner from Annesley Woodhouse. When Keith was brutally attacked just yards from his front door in 2004, his murder reopened old wounds…
Midlands Murder Files Abroad | Episode 2 - Roger Pratt (Vieux Fort, St Lucia, 2014)
In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Roger Pratt, a retired businessman from Warwickshire whose dream sailing adventure ended in violence off the coast of St Lucia. Join us as we retrace the couple’s final voyage, uncover the te…
Series 5 Episode 3 - Craig Hodson-Walker (Fairfield, Worcestershire, 2009)
In this episode, we revisit the shocking murder of Craig Hodson-Walker, a young postmaster’s son who gave his life defending his family and their village shop in Fairfield, Worcestershire. As detectives pieced together a complex trail of CC…
Series 5 Episode 2 - Stuart Ludlam (Cromford, Derbyshire, 2009)
In this episode, we uncover the chilling murder of Stuart Ludlam, a beloved taxi driver who vanished during an ordinary shift in September 2009. As investigators raced to piece together his final journey, a disturbing trail emerged — involv…
Series 5 Episode 1 - Heather Tell (Tamworth, Staffordshire, 2000)
In this episode, we examine the tragic murder of 17-year-old Heather Tell, a talented young dancer from Tamworth whose bright future was cruelly stolen. As police raced to find her killer, the investigation uncovered disturbing patterns, le…
Midlands Murder Files Abroad | Episode 1 - Mia Ayliffe-Chung (Home Hill, Queensland, Australia, 2016)
In this harrowing episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Mia Ayliffe-Chung, a young British backpacker whose life was cut short in a horrific attack in Australia. Join us as we uncover the chilling details of the crime, explore the lif…
Bonus Episode 8 - Saqib Hussain & Hashim Ijazuddin (Leicestershire, 2022)
In this episode, we examine the high-profile case that captured national attention following a fatal crash on the A46 in Leicestershire. At the centre of it all was a social media influencer, an escalating plot of blackmail and deception, a…
Bonus Episode 7 - Janet Mason (Worcester, Worcestershire, 2021)
In this episode, we explore the deeply unsettling case of Janet Mason, a much-loved mother and grandmother from Worcester whose life was cruelly taken within the walls of her own family home. We follow the events that led to an unimaginable…
Bonus Episode 6 - Megan Newborough (Coalville, Leicestershire, 2021)
In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of Megan Newborough, a kind and hardworking young woman from Nuneaton whose life was tragically cut short just as a new relationship began. We trace the events leading up to her sudden disa…
Bonus Episode 5 - Philip Rolph (Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, 2017)
In this episode, we uncover the brutal murder of Philip Rolph, a much-loved father and grandfather whose life was tragically cut short on a quiet street in Chelmsley Wood. Discover how a complex and toxic relationship led to a calculated ac…
Series 4 Episode 10 - Sarah Henshaw (Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 2023)
In this episode, we uncover the heartbreaking story of Sarah Henshaw, a devoted mother from Ilkeston, whose sudden disappearance left her family desperate for answers. We delve into the troubling events leading up to that fateful night, the…
Series 4 Episode 9 - Cody Fisher (Digbeth, Birmingham 2022)
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of 23-year-old Cody Fisher, whose life was tragically on Boxing Day in 2022. What should have been a night out at a nightclub quickly turned into a senseless act of violence, leaving a comm…
Season 4 Episode 8 - Christopher Allbury-Burridge (Northampton, Northamptonshire, 2020)
In this episode, we uncover the shocking murder of Christopher Allbury-Burridge, a young man whose life was violently cut short in his own home. Discover how a planned robbery escalated into a brutal killing. We’ll explore the events leadin…
Series 4 Episode 7 - Georgia Williams (Wellington, Shropshire, 2013)
In this episode, we uncover the devastating story of Georgia Williams, a vibrant young woman from Wellington whose trust in a familiar face led to unimaginable tragedy. We delve into the chilling circumstances surrounding her disappearance,…
Series 4 Episode 6 - Lyrico Steede (Bulwell, Nottingham, 2018)
In this episode, we uncover the heart-wrenching story of Lyrico Steede, a 17-year-old from Bulwell, Nottingham, who was lured to a local park and fatally attacked. We explore the meticulous planning behind the assault, the roles each indivi…
Series 4 Episode 5 - Zobaidah Salangy (Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, 2020)
In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Zobaidah Salangy, a devoted mother whose disappearance and murder shattered the community of Bromsgrove. Join us as we uncover the events leading to her death, the relentless police …
Series 4 Episode 4 - Kayleigh Haywood (Ibstock, Leicestershire, 2015)
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Kayleigh Haywood, a 15-year-old from Leicestershire whose misplaced trust in the wrong person led to a devastating outcome. Join us as we recount the events that transpired over just a …
Series 4 Episode 3 - Brian McIntosh and Will Henry (Brierley Hill, West Midlands, 2020)
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Will Henry and Brian McIntosh, two friends whose lives were tragically cut short. Discover how a deadly mix of debt, deception, and desperation led to their brutal murders in a quiet Black…
Series 4 Episode 2 - Clair Ablewhite (Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, 2022)
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of 47-year-old Clair Ablewhite from Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire. From her search for a fresh start to the devastating events that ended her life, we examine the key moments, digital cl…
Series 4 Episode 1 - Sohail Ali (Winson Green, Birmingham, 2020)
In this episode, we uncover the harrowing story of Sohail Ali, a young man whose life was senselessly taken in a brutal and calculated attack. This story delves into manipulation, premeditation, and the devastating impact of a plan driven b…
Guest Episode 3 - Julia Rawson (Tipton, West Midlands, 2019)
In this episode, I’m joined by Stuart from British Murders as we uncover the tragic story of Julia Rawson, a kind-hearted and creative woman whose life was stolen in a horrifying act of cruelty. We’ll delve into the unsettling events that l…
Bonus Episode 4 - Jason Hill (Leicester, Leicestershire, 1999)
In this episode, we uncover the shocking details surrounding the murder of Jason Hill. A man with a turbulent past, Hill's contentious history made him a polarising figure in life and death. Join us as we delve into the fateful Christmas mo…
Guest Episode 2 - Sameena Imam (Leicester, Leicestershire, 2014)
In this episode, I’m joined by Naomi from Real as we uncover the tragic story of Sameena Imam, a vibrant and ambitious young woman whose life was cruelly taken in a shocking act of betrayal during the Christmas season. We’ll explore the chi…
Bonus Episode 3 - Carl Dyche (Kington, Herefordshire, 2021)
In this episode, we unravel the tragic story of Carl Dyche, a family man from Kington whose life was cut short in a senseless and brutal attack. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the altercation in Carl's own garden, the devast…
Series 3 Episode 10 - Naomi Smith (Nuneaton, Warwickshire, 1995)
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Naomi Smith, a 15-year-old schoolgirl from Nuneaton whose life was stolen in a senseless act of violence. Join us as we uncover the events surrounding her shocking murder, the relentless in…
Series 3 Episode 9 - Rebecca Groves (Thringstone, Leicestershire, 1999)
In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Rebecca Groves, whose life was brutally taken in the quiet village of Thringstone. We’ll examine the unsettling series of events that led to her untimely death, the tireless police work that …
Series 3 Episode 8 - Ryan McEwen-King (Northampton, Northamptonshire, 1997)
In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Ryan McEwen-King, a talented and vibrant 22-year-old from Northampton. Her life was cruelly cut short on a June evening in 1997. Join us as we uncover the events of that night, the i…
Series 3 Episode 7 - Wendy Upton (Lichfield, Staffordshire, 1998)
In this episode, we uncover the devastating story of Wendy Upton, a beloved wife from Lichfield, whose ordinary shopping trip ended in tragedy. We delve into the unsettling events surrounding her disappearance, the tireless investigation th…
Series 3 Episode 6 - Ivan Milasinovich (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 1996)
In this episode, we investigate the tragic case of 45-year-old Ivan Milasinovich from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. A brutal act shatters the lives of those around him, leaving behind a community shaken and a family’s profound loss. Join us a…
Series 3 Episode 5 - Marcella Davis (Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 1999)
In this episode, join us as we uncover the brutal murder of Marcella Davis, a case that shook Wolverhampton to its core. We’ll explore the haunting evidence left behind, the disturbing history of the man responsible, and the tireless work o…
Series 3 Episode 4 - Debbie Buxton (Marston-On-Dove, Derbyshire, 1993)
In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Debbie Buxton, whose life was cut short in a brutal attack that shook the quiet village of Marston-on-Dove. Join us as we follow the intense investigation that ensued, revealing the dedication…
Series 3 Episode 3 - Andrew Gardner (Ellesmere, Shropshire, 1998)
In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Andrew Gardner, who was shot and killed in the quiet town of Ellesmere. We’ll examine the unsettling chain of events that led to his untimely death, the police efforts to bring the perpetrato…
Series 3 Episode 2 - Sarah Bottomley (Edmonthorpe, Leicestershire, 1996)
In this episode, we explore the tragic story of Sarah Louise Bottomley, a vibrant 14-year-old from Oakham, whose life was cruelly cut short in the summer of 1996. We take a closer look at the events that led to her untimely death, the metic…
Series 3 Episode 1 - Nicola Dixon (Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, 1996)
In this episode, join us as we delve into the tragic murder of 17-year-old Nicola Dixon, whose life was cut short on New Year's Eve 1996. We'll explore the determined police investigation that spanned years, the DNA breakthroughs that led t…
Guest Episode 1 - India Chipchase (Northampton, Northamptonshire, 2016)
In this episode, I’m joined by Grace from the Redrum True Crime podcast as we uncover the tragic story of India Chipchase, a young woman whose promising life was cut short in a devastating act of violence. We’ll explore the circumstances le…