Don't Date Murderers

Finding love is hard. Surviving it shouldn't be. JoJo Putty spots red flags for a living and occasionally commits a few offences investigating them. Armed with hyper vigilance, questionable methods and absolutely no professional qualifications, she's determined to stop her listeners dating someone fatal. Don't Date Murderers is a scripted dark comedy mystery from Afterlife Story Lab, where dating advice becomes a criminal investigation and the person keeping you safe might be the reason you need help.

When JoJo is contacted by Edward Ellison who believes his girlfriend may be watching him through his window, she will stop at nothing to get to the truth... even risk incarceration. But, things aren't always as they appear. The one thing we know is that we don't date peepers!Content note: There are references to domestic violence, voyeurism and stalking.If you believe someone may be watching you, contact the police in your area immediately. These are not harmless people. This is an escalating behaviour.Our cast:India Erlam as JoJo PuttyDarragh Hackett as PhillipAlison Garner as Dr. BenbartLiz Mance as Violet PuttyFionn Gill as Edward EllisonKitty Broadhurst as ElizabethAs mentioned in the show, the Free JoJo Legal Fund:https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fundLinks:https://dontdatemurderers.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderersFind us on PlayPodcast.net: https://www.playpodcast.net/podcast/dont-date-murderers/and Best Podcasts UK: https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/podcast/dont-date-murderers/Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:https://dontdatemurderers.com/#lockerDon't Date Murderers is created by Lindsay Clift andproduced by Casey Zimmerman & Afterlife Story Lab.It is engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.Our theme music and composition are by Dan Brown.Special Thanks to Future Leap Studios and Skylark Media in Bristol.

Elizabeth returns with a special bonus guest for this episode about stalking within relationships. With the assistance of a helpful landlord and her secret admirer(?), JoJo uncovers the dark truth behind Edward Ellison. But, will the system work for her or against her? The one thing we know is we don't date liars!Our cast:India Erlam as JoJo PuttyDarragh Hackett as PhillipAlison Garner as Dr. BenbartLiz Mance as Violet PuttyKitty Broadhurst as Elizabeth and Sophie BellKaren Allen as Beth and Female VoiceFionn Gill as Edward EllisonAdam Burton as Teddy the ManagerThe Free JoJo Legal Fund:https://dontdatemurderers.com/legal-fundLinks:https://dontdatemurderers.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dontdatemurderers/https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdatemurderersFind us on PlayPodcast.net: https://www.playpodcast.net/podcast/dont-date-murderers/and Best Podcasts UK: https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/podcast/dont-date-murderers/Get your Don't Date Murderers Merch in the evidence locker:https://dontdatemurderers.com/#lockerDon't Date Murderers is created by Lindsay Clift andproduced by Casey Zimmerman & Afterlife Story Lab.It is engineered and edited by Jasper Deen.Our theme music and composition are by Dan Brown.Special Thanks to Future Leap Studios and Skylark Media in Bristol.

There’s a fine line between romantic persistence and criminal surveillance. JoJo Putty would argue that line is a restraining order.When Augustine Reed contacts JoJo about the man she has fallen for and a series of coincidences that feel planned, she jumps on the case. Is the man Augustine is dating a stalker or is there more to this story than meets the eye?Today's Guests:Augustine Reed is voiced by Karen AllenAlbert is voiced by Adam Burton

JoJo cannot let go of the Augustine case. In spite of that, she takes on a new case of an IDOLISER and nearly loses her life in the process. JoJo investigates a troubling case involving author Julia Mercer and her partner Angela, where admiration threatens to become something considerably more dangerous.Putting someone on a pedestal makes it much harder for them to escape.Guest Voices:Julia Mercer voice by Kitty Broadhurst Angela voiced by Rosamund HinePolice Officer voiced by Matt Harwood

Don't Date Rushers... Johnny Pickwick calls in about his girlfriend Pippa who seems to want to dress him, move him into her house and make him into her dream guy after only two months dating. The red flags are everywhere. This case feels like it could be a bit lighter, open and shut as they say, for the team. After the last one they could use a softball... but things are never quite as they appear.Guests:Johnny Pickwick voiced by Matt HarwoodPippa and Lynn March voiced by Frances Wilding

Isolators close you off from the world. They do so slowly at first, until one day you find yourself alone with them and alienated from everyone else. This week JoJo receives a letter from a woman in this very situation who needs rescuing. This is not an easy case.UPDATE: JoJo learns more about the Augustine Reed Case from Episode 3.Resources:National Centre for Domestic Violencehttps://www.ncdv.org.ukNational Domestic Abuse Helpline:For Women: 0808 2000 247Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline:0800 999 5428 Advice in a safe space: Pharmacies, banks and some job centres have a room you can use as a safe space.Supporting Characters:Maxwell Hargreaves voiced by: Adam BurtonLynn March voiced by: Frances WildingBobby Grey voiced by: Matt Harwood