Episode 55 - Julie Dart and Stephanie Slater Part Two

Send us a textIf you want to reach new audiences through podcasting in 2025 then get in touch. My brand-new podcast package will support you, your charity or business to launch a successful podcast. Get in touch on clare.laxton@outlook.com or www.clarelaxtonconsults.co.uk to find out more. In July 1991 18 year old Julie Dart was kidnapped from Leeds and forced to write ransom letters to her boyfriend and mother. Kept in a workshop by her kidnapper she tried to escape and was killed. Her body was found in Lincolnshire nine days later. In January 1992 25 year old Stephanie Slater was kidnapped while showing a house as an estate agent. She was taken to the same workshop while her kidnapper sent random notes to her employer. Once he had collected the ransom money Stephanie was let go and dropped off back to her family. She survived the kidnapping but sadly died of cancer in 2017 just aged 50 years old. Both women were kidnapped by serial predator Michael Sams who is still serving his life sentence today. This is Part Two of the story of Julie Dart and Stephanie Slater. Information and support ·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans ·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 ·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA·       Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid·       National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247·       Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline  References BBC Sounds - The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater - Available EpisodesBeyond Fear By Stephanie Slater | Used | 9781857022865 | World of Bookshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leeds-letter-man-bonus/id1448151398?i=1000678752400 Kidnap victim's boss tells of fear during ransom drop | The Independent | The IndependentBBC NEWS | Lore and CrimeLore and Crime is a spine-chilling podcast that unearths historical dark tales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the s