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Series 1 Episode 8 - Joseph Whitchurch (Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, 2020)

Season 1, Ep. 8

In this episode, we explore the tragic story of Joseph Whitchurch, a bright and promising 16-year-old from Stapleford. His life was brutally taken on a cold December night in 2020. Join us as we delve into the events leading up to that fateful night, the complicated relationships that lured him into a false sense of security, and the subsequent legal proceedings. 

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