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We are back after the summer break with the terribly sad story of the murder and subsequent miscarriage of justice of Joanna Simpson.On the evening of 31st October 2010, 46 year old mum of two, Joanna Simpson became yet another statistic. Another woman killed by the hand of the man she once loved and who had loved her. Robert Brown was her estranged husband and father of her kids who that afternoon, right in front of the children beat Joanna to death.This violent act was the culmination of years of abuse and controlling behaviour. We explore how domestic abuse comes in many forms and how anyone from any walk of life can become a victim.Sources for this month's episode are the brilliant podcast, the Crime Analyst and the ITV show, The British Airways Killer amongst others.The Joanna Simpson FoundationOur story - The Joanna Simpson Foundation Team & Our MissionRefuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for womenDomestic Violence: Types, Statistics, Laws, Shelters SearchSupport the show!Blue Murder club 💙 | creating True crime podcast | PatreonFor one time support Buy Me a Coffee:Blue Murder ClubLink to all things Blue Murder Club including all of the Socials - We look forward to hearing what you think about usbluemurderclub | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | LinktreeEvents:CrimeCon London 2025 - Get a tasty discount using our code BLUE AND Crimecon even do a payment plan to spread the cost! Come and see your girls in London next year 💙💙Artwork by Stuart WhiffenPhotography by Jessica GeorgeWritten and Presented by Carol Hughes Whiffen & Lauren Strutt

Hello everyone and welcome to the latest episode of Blue Murder Talks. We weren’t aware previously, but October is domestic abuse awareness month here in the UK and during Crimecon last month we had the pleasure of meeting Lucy Wade, a leading campaigner for domestic abuse awareness and we wanted to do our bit in raising awareness.Lucy works tirelessly to raise awareness of the difficult subject of domestic abuse. Her business and website You Don’t Own Me or YDOM.co.uk , is a “one-stop shop” helping people find useful resources, support services and access to knowledge shared by professionals.Lucy also has a cracking podcast, Dip in and Out With Lucy, where she has some fascinating chats with domestic abuse professionals and survivors, you will be engrossed, we promise.We hope you enjoy this episode where we chat with Lucy about all the great work she does and learn all about this dark subject that affects many of us, how it doesn't discriminate between young and old, rich or poor, men and women, and how it affects the whole family.Domestic Abuse Support – Discussion Inclusion Progression (ydom.co.uk)Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for womenDomestic abuse: how to get help - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk) #domesticabuseawareness #domesticabuseawareness #domesticabuseawarenessmonth #domesticabuseawarenessmonth #refuge #domesticviolence #domesticviolencesurvior #domesticviolenceadvocate #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors #domesticviolenceprevention #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #domesticviolencesupport

In 1932-33 there was a small time criminal gang known as the Barrow gang, active in the surrounding area of Dallas. The gang were known and wanted for various crimes locally but worldwide notoriety was just around the corner for two members of the gang. In April 1933 police officers raided a house in Joplin, Missouri planning to bust bootleggers. However it wasn’t and was in fact the current hideout of the Barrow gang. The gang members fled so quickly that they had to leave behind all of their possessions including a camera full of undeveloped film. When that film was developed the photos were so explosive that a legend was born, the legend of Bonnie and Clyde.

Welcome back one and all. We have Stuart Blues from British Murders with us this week. British Murders is an independently produced true crime podcast focusing exclusively on listener suggested British murder cases. As a lifelong lover of horror movies and true crime documentaries Stuart decided to host a true crime podcast, written and produced by Stuart himself. With a backlog of 13 series check it out here :https://www.britishmurders.comWe hope you enjoy our spin-off episodes and if you do please kindly spread the wordmuch loveC&LFind our links here:https://linktr.ee/bluemurderclubSupport us on Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/bluemurderclubBuy us a coffee herewww.buymeacoffee/bluemurderclubWritten and hosted by Lauren Strutt and Carol WhiffenContact us at bluemurderclub@gmail.comphotography by Jessica GeorgeArtwork by Stu Whiffen

We're back with Blue Murder Talks our in-between series, Join Caz and Loz as we welcome back Kunt from Kunt and the gang! With the opening weekend of Shannon Mathews: The Musical last week Kunt talks us through the process of the sold out premiere of the movie. From where the idea came from to Edinburgh Fringe. Kunt is a dark musical comedy songwriter and has had four top twenty hits in the UK chart singles.Find out more here www.kuntandthegang.co.ukWe hope you enjoy our spin-off episodes and if you do please kindly spread the wordmuch loveC&LFind our links here:https://linktr.ee/bluemurderclubSupport us on pateron here:https://www.pateron.com/bluemurderclubBuy us a coffee herewww.buymeacoffee/bluemurderclubWritten and hosted by Lauren Strutt and Carol WhiffenContact us at bluemurderclub@gmail.comphotography by Jessica GeorgeArtwork by Stu Whiffen

This week on Blue Murder Talks we have the lovely Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold podcast. Join host's Lauren and Carrie as we ask Robin questions all about true crime. The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast which explores baffling unsolved mysteries and cold cases. Robin is an aspiring screenwriter who also loves to write about unsolved mysteries. With over 375 episode's under his belt why not check out Robin's podcast here:https://www.trailwentcold.comWe hope you enjoy our spin-off episodes and if you do please kindly spread the wordmuch loveC&LFind our links here:https://linktr.ee/bluemurderclubSupport us on Patreon here:https://www.pateron.com/bluemurderclubBuy us a coffee herewww.buymeacoffee/bluemurderclubWritten and hosted by Lauren Strutt and Carol WhiffenContact us at bluemurderclub@gmail.comPhotography by Jessica GeorgeArtwork by Stu Whiffen

Hey y'all, welcome and join us, Cazza and Lozza as we take a look at when celebs screw up. This week we are taking a light hearted look at the times some of the worlds biggest stars have ended up doing community service for misdemeanours. For instance, we look at the time when George Michael's Range Rover ploughed into a Snappy Snaps photo shop and the infamous events in the Hollywood hills, when Hugh Grant was arrested for getting a bit frisky in his car with a sex worker.And who can forget the fashion show put on by Naomi Campbell at her designated community service destination - the New York City refuse department.Written and Presented by Carol Whiffen & Lauren StruttPlease kindly give the show a rating or review on your chosen podcast platform as it really helps the podcast to reach new ears!Contact us at bluemurderclub@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bluemurderclubSupport BMC on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BluemurderclubFollow BMC on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bluemurderclubFollow BMC on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/BlueMClub

Welcome to this week's episode, the case of the murder of Rachel Manning and the miscarriage of justice that followed.On a cold December evening in the year 2000 a young couple, Rachel and Barri had been to Barri's mum's 40th birthday party and then went out clubbing in town, after.In traditional style the evening ended with a kebab and a punch up before they went their separate ways home. Within an hour Barri received a phone call from Rachel, asking him for a lift as she was lost and was having difficulty getting a cab. Little did Barri know that this was the last time he would ever hear Rachel's voice, as shortly after she was abducted and murdered in a random attack, her body being found two days later.This was the beginning of a living nightmare for Barri and his friend Keith, who very shortly after would find themselves prime suspects for the brutal crime.Horrifyingly the pair were convicted and sent to prison for a crime they didn't commit on very little evidence.In despair Keith wrote to everyone he could think of for help, including the BBC program, Rough Justice. The team took on the case and after many years they finally managed to get the conviction overturned and the men walked free as innocent men. But if they hadn't killed Rachel then who had? Listen this week as Loz and Caz reveal the astonishing details behind this miscarriage of justice case.With credit to the brilliant documentary: Wrongly Accused : The Case of Barri WhiteWritten and Presented by Carol Whiffen & Lauren StruttPlease kindly give the show a rating or review on your chosen podcast platform as it really helps the podcast to reach new ears!Contact us at bluemurderclub@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bluemurderclubSupport BMC on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BluemurderclubFollow BMC on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bluemurderclubFollow BMC on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/BlueMClubFollow BMC on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/BluemurderClubPhotography by Jessica GeorgeArtwork by Stu Whiffen