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 CCTV, forensics and witness accounts, the truth about a ruthless gang from Birmingham would come to light — and justice would finally catch up with them.
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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 — involving anonymous calls, a remote railway station, and a killer with no clear motive. Join us as we explore the complex and unsettling case that left the Derbyshire community in shock and raised haunting questions about the dangers of crossing paths with a stranger.
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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, led to an extensive suspect pool, and relied on both forensic breakthroughs and key witness testimony to finally bring a dangerous predator to justice. Join us as we follow the painstaking search for answers in a case that left a lasting mark on the Tamworth community.
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Midlands Murder Files Abroad | Episode 1 - Mia Ayliffe-Chung (Home Hill, Queensland, Australia)
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 life of the victim, and examine the disturbing mind of her killer.
This episode was originally released on our Patreon feed in August 2024.
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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, and two young men who lost their lives in the most harrowing of circumstances. Join us as we explore how an obsession with image and status fed into a deadly chain of events — and the far-reaching impact still felt by the families of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin.
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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.