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The Crossbow Killer

ByBBC Radio Wales
7 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into "The Crossbow Killer," a gripping podcast that unravels one of Britain’s most chilling murder mysteries. Hosted by investigative duo Tim Hinman and Meic Parry, this series peels back the layers of an inexplicable crime where a retired man is fatally struck by a crossbow bolt in his secluded farmhouse. What makes this podcast unique is its meticulous blend of true crime storytelling with expert insights, including discussions with criminologists, forensic specialists, and local historians who provide context to the baffling case. Listeners are drawn into an exploration of the human psyche as the hosts dissect motives, theories, and the ripple effects of violence on a community. With compelling narratives and thought-provoking interviews, "The Crossbow Killer" invites you to join the quest for answers that seem to evade even the most seasoned investigators. Tune in and uncover the dark corners of a case that remains shrouded in mystery.

#1

Introducing The Crossbow Killer

One of Britain’s most callous and brutal killings. No motive. No explanation. Tim Hinman and Meic Parry investigate the case of a Welsh murder stranger than fiction.Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-07-04•2mins
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1. Murder in the Middle of Nowhere

One night, a crossbow bolt rips through the body of a retired man in a remote farmhouse. But why? Meic Parry and Tim Hinman embark on a journey into one of Wales’ strangest murders. Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-07-11•28mins
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2. The Investigation Begins

As Gerald Corrigan fights for his life, a baffled North Wales Police try to piece together the bizarre events. There's no motive, no clues, almost no evidence. But a lead emerges.Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-07-11•32mins
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3. The Land Rover

As the investigation turns into a murder inquiry, a burned-out luxury car in a quarry leads police to a critical mistake on the part of the perpetrator - and a unique breakthrough.Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-07-18•28mins
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4. Silent Witness

An unexpected eyewitness to events on the night of the murder points the finger at a local figure. But with no motive, nor connection to the victim, police hear other names emerge.Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-07-25•36mins
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5. Reasonable Doubt

As the world's media converge on a courtroom in North Wales, the accused reveals a jaw-dropping alibi for the night of the murder. Will months of meticulous police work crumble?Tim Hinman and Meic Parry follow the twists and turns of an astonishing trial.Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys IorwerthAn Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-08-01•35mins
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6. The Missing Motive

As the trial concludes, one name is on everyone’s lips. As a stunned community scrambles for answers, could he hold the key to this baffling crime?Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Narration and story: Tim Hinman Executive Producer: Steven Rajam Sound Mixing: Mike Woolley Original Music: Mark Roberts Poetry: Rhys Iorwerth An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds

2023-08-08•41mins