Episode 27 - Grace Millane

SummaryThis episode we delve into the tragic story of Grace Mullane, a young British woman who was murdered while traveling in New Zealand. We discuss her background, travels, and the events leading up to her disappearance. We explore the investigation that followed, focusing on Jesse Kempson, the man charged with her murder. The episode covers the trial, the verdict, and the impact of Grace's story on society, particularly regarding safety and domestic violence awareness. KeywordsGrace Mullane, Jesse Kempson, true crime, New Zealand, murder case, podcast, crime stories, investigation, trial, domestic violenceLinks and other sourcesThe Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane - Netflix Documentary⁠Grace Millane Trial: Closing Arguments⁠ - The Gaudian⁠Grace Millane Murder: Rough Sex Defence Questioned⁠ - The Huffington PostIf any of our content is distressing & you need to talk (Australia):Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/Or please seek assistance in your countryCheck us out on our socials for images and updates:⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠We have now set up “Buy Me a Coffee”.If you'd like to keep us caffeinated (or wined 😉) while we prep our next episode, please feel free to ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ to buy us a coffee.Stay curious,  crime besties!Chapters00:00 The Life of Grace Mullane16:13 Grace's Journey to New Zealand19:27 The Disappearance of Grace Mullane22:16 The Investigation Begins25:26 CCTV Footage and Key Evidence28:10 The Date with Jesse Kempson31:27 The Aftermath of the Date34:19 Who is Jesse Kempson?37:31 Jesse's Troubled Past40:21 The Police Interrogation43:14 The Search for Grace49:55 Unraveling Lies: The Investigation Begins52:45 CCTV Footage: A Timeline of Suspicion56:12 The Tinder Date: A Disturbing Encounter01:03:12 Confessions and Contradictions: The Accused's Story01:07:50 The Trial: Consent and Misinterpretation01:14:26 The Verdict: Justice for Grace01:22:01 Legacy of Love: Remembering Grace