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Join your host Brett Orchard every Sunday night as he delves into the chilling world of true crime on ’Sunday Night Mystery’. From unsolved mysteries to baffling murders, each episode explores riveting cases that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Brett uncovers the shocking truths behind some of history’s most intriguing criminal mysteries. Tune in and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ’Sunday Night Mystery’.
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 33, Broken Promises: The Unsolved Fate of Asha Bostan
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In this episode of Sunday Night Mystery, Brett revisits the unsolved case of Asha Bostan, a 22-year-old part-time model from Bristol who disappeared in 1978. Asha was preparing for her sister's wedding but mysteriously vanished after a night out with a business client. Fourteen years later, her remains were discovered in a shallow grave in the Mend…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 32, Wayne Lomas, The Concrete Coffin
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In this episode, Brett explores the chilling case of Wayne Lomas, whose mysterious disappearance in 1988 led to the discovery of his body encased in a one-ton slab of concrete five years later. Lomas, a car dealer and moneylender with ties to organized crime, vanished from his home in Bristol under suspicious circumstances. His house was found in d…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 31, The Tragic Murder of Former Socialite Louise Dunn
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In June 1967, 74-year-old widow Louise Dunne was found raped and strangled in her Easton, Bristol, home. A neighbor noticed an open window, leading to the gruesome discovery. Once a socialite and the wife of a city alderman, Louise had become reclusive after the deaths of her two husbands. Her murder shocked the community, as police launched an int…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 30, The Shocking Story of Pensioner Winifred Locke
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This chapter revisits the tragic case of Winifred Locke, an 80-year-old woman who was brutally murdered in October 1983. Winifred, a widow living with Parkinson's Disease, resided in sheltered accommodation in North Petherton. On the day of the crime, her daughter-in-law, Eva, visited her as usual, unaware it would be their final meeting. The next …
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 29, Mark Yendell, Bristol Docks Murder
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In the 28th episode of Sunday Night Mystery, Brett delves into the unsolved case of Mark Yendell. In 1984, Mark Yendell, a 33-year-old British Rail steward from Bristol, disappeared after his shift at Bristol Temple Meads railway station. His abandoned car, a bloodstained red Lancia, was found near the Welsh Back waterfront with a briefcase contain…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 28, The Baffling Murder of Barry Rubery
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The 28th episode of Sunday Night Mystery delves into the unsolved case of Barry Rubery, a retired farm labourer from Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire. On April 28, 2010, Rubery was brutally murdered after returning home from a dinner at a Masonic lodge in Bristol. His body was discovered bound with cable ties and electrical flex, indicating a viol…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 27, A Monster in the Shadows, The Murder of Melanie Road
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Welcome back to another episode of Sunday Night Mystery and tonight we uncover the chilling tale of Christopher Hampton, a seemingly ordinary man with a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. I’m Brett, and tonight, we’re visiting somewhere familiar to me. Fishponds in Bristol is where my family established a business in the 1800’s and I sp…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 26, The Unexplained Murder of Bristol Man Evan Jones
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In this episode of Sunday Night Mystery, Brett examines the unsolved and tragic death of Evan Jones, a 46-year-old father who was brutally attacked on March 13, 2002, in Bristol. After enjoying a drink at a local pub, Jones was seen involved in a violent altercation outside a block of flats, where he was beaten with a chain. Despite several witness…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 25, The Shocking Disappearance of 25 Year Old Melanie Hall in Bath, Somerset
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Melanie Hall: Bath 1996 In this episode of Sunday Night Mystery, host Brett explores the tragic case of Melanie Hall, a 25-year-old hospital clerical officer from Bradford-on-Avon who disappeared after a night out at Cadillacs nightclub in Bath on June 8, 1996. After a reported argument with her boyfriend, Melanie was last seen in the early hours o…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 24, The Murders of Kate Bushell, Linda Bryant and Helen Fleet, Are they linked to a West Country Serial Killer?
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In this episode of Sunday Night Mystery, Brett Orchard delves into the unsolved murders of three women in England's West Country: Kate Bushell (1997), Linda "Lyn" Bryant (1998), and Helen Fleet (1987). Each woman was killed while walking her dog, with similarities in the cases suggesting a possible link. Despite extensive investigations, the murder…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 23, Linda Millard's Disappearance and Links to Organised Crime
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Sunday Night Mystery Case Files: Episode 24 - Linda Millard: A Tale of Organized Crime, Murder, and Unsolved Mystery In this episode of Sunday Night Mystery, Brett explores the mysterious disappearance of Linda Millard from Swanage, Dorset in March 1996. Linda, a 48-year-old mother, vanished without a trace, leading to a perplexing case involving o…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 22, Keith Burgess, A Murder to Solve
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This weeks story, from "Sunday Night Mystery" hosted by Brett, revolves around the unsolved murder of Keith Burgess in Bristol. Keith, a well-liked British Rail steward and church member, was brutally killed in his flat on December 17, 1989. That day, after attending mass and visiting a local tavern, he returned home, unaware of the danger lurking.…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 21, Helen Fleet, The birth of a serial killer?
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Sunday Night Mystery Case Files: Episode 22 Helen Fleet: First of the Dogwalker Murders? Weston-super-Mare 1987 Welcome back to Sunday Night Mystery, your guide through the chilling enigmas of the unknown. I’m Brett, and tonight, we delve into the dark tale of Helen Fleet, whose peaceful retirement in Weston-super-Mare ended in a gruesome and baffl…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 20, The Murder of Violet Milsom from St Pauls in Bristol
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Sunday Night Mystery Case Files: Episode 21 Violet Milsom - A Kind Grandma: Bristol 1985 Welcome back to Sunday Night Mystery with Brett, as we delve into unsolved cases. Tonight, we explore the 1985 murder of Violet Milsom, a beloved grandmother from Bristol’s St. Paul’s district. Case Summary: Victim: Violet Milsom, 62, a kind-hearted grandmother…
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Monterey Morrissey InterviewBy bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Jon Hammond InterviewBy bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Blaine Langberg InterviewBy bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Joel Selvin InterviewBy bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Greg Johnson InterviewBy bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 19, The chilling 1985 murder of Jackie Waines
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In Episode 19 of "Sunday Night Mystery Case Files," Brett recounts the tragic and unsolved case of Jackie Waines, also known as Linda Guest, a 35-year-old mother and prostitute from Bristol, who was murdered on April 21, 1985. After visiting a friend in the hospital, Jackie was last seen alive entering and then leaving a red Cortina and a small Esc…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 18, The Story of Mark Yendell's Unsolved Murder
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Welcome back to Sunday Night Mystery, where we explore intriguing unsolved cases. I'm Brett, and tonight we delve into the chilling 1984 case of Mark Yendell, a British Rail steward whose bloodstained car and body found in Bristol docks revealed a grim fate. Mark Yendell, a 33-year-old from Bristol, disappeared after his shift at Bristol Temple Mea…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 17, Genette Tate, The Papergirl Abduction
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In Episode 17 of "Sunday Night Mystery Case Files," Brett delves into the unresolved disappearance of 13-year-old Genette Tate, who vanished while delivering newspapers in Aylesbeare, Devon, on August 19, 1978. Despite exhaustive searches and investigations, her body was never found, making it one of Britain's longest-running missing person inquiri…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 16, The shocking death of charity worker Beryl Culverwell
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In Episode 16 of "Sunday Night Mystery," Brett examines the unsolved murder of Beryl Culverwell in Bath, 1978. Beryl, a charity worker and trustee of the Bath Maternity Society, was found brutally murdered in her garage by her husband Anthony. She had been clubbed, stabbed 21 times, and her body was bound with twine. There was no sign of a struggle…
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Our interview with Evan Palmerston.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 15, The Unsolved Murder of Esther Soper in Plymouth Devon
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In Episode 15 of "Sunday Night Mystery," Brett explores the unsolved New Year’s Day murder of Esther Soper in 1976 in Plymouth, Devon. Esther, a 51-year-old devout widow and member of the Plymouth Brethren's Exclusive Order, was found brutally murdered in her home. Her body was discovered by fellow church members after she failed to attend a meetin…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 13, Philip Green, The Golf Course Murder
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In 1970, in the serene neighbourhood of Sea Mills, Bristol, eleven-year-old Philip Green vanished on a cold March evening, never to return home. His lifeless body was discovered the following day, strangled and bludgeoned, amidst the trees of the Shirehampton golf course. Despite exhaustive investigations and appeals, his murder remains unsolved. T…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 14, The Night Nurse Murder Susan Donoghue 1976
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Tornado Wind Turbine is available for order at a discount and costs 99 euros. You can buy it here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tornado-new-portable-savonius-wind-turbine#/ Short link: https://igg.me/at/Tornado-Turbine In this episode of "Sunday Night Mystery," Brett delves into the tragic and unsolved murder of Susan Donoghue in Sneyd Park, …
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 12, The Murder of Claire Holland
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Claire Holland's disappearance in 2012 gripped the nation, but it wasn't until years later that the case took a chilling turn. Claire, a mother of four, vanished without a trace from a Bristol pub, leaving her family and community desperate for answers. Despite extensive police searches and appeals, Claire's whereabouts remained unknown for years. …
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Sunday Night Mystery, Episode 11, Goldfinger, The Assassination of John Palmer
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The story of John Palmer, also known as Goldfinger, is a captivating tale of crime and intrigue that spans decades. It begins with Palmer's rise to infamy in the 1980s, marked by his involvement in the notorious Brink's-Mat bullion robbery, one of Britain's biggest heists. Despite his associates facing justice, Palmer managed to evade capture, flee…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 10, The Murder of Dean Jeffrey, Fishponds in Bristol
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Dean Jeffery was tragically murdered in September 2006 after being assaulted on Ridgeway Parade in Fishponds. He had been walking home from a local store when the attack occurred. Despite managing to make it home initially, he later succumbed to his injuries, passing away a week later from head injuries at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Despite three…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 9, The Murder of Wendy Jenkins, Bristol 1979
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In the summer of 1979, as fear gripped the red light districts of the UK due to the Yorkshire Ripper's reign of terror, Bristol faced its own nightmare. The discovery of 32-year-old Wendy Jenkins' mutilated body beneath a pile of sand on a building site sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents and prostitutes terrified. Bristol poli…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 8, Darkness Falls, The Murder of Glenis Carruthers
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The unsolved murder of Glenis Carruthers in Bristol sent shockwaves through the city in 1974. Glenis, was found brutally murdered, leaving the community in disbelief. Despite a thorough investigation by local authorities, the killer evaded capture. The case garnered widespread attention and sparked public outcry, but no substantial leads emerged to…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 7, Derek Grain's Halloween Murder
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In 1980, on Halloween morning, nurse Sally Isaac made a chilling discovery atop Brandon Hill in Bristol: the battered body of Derek Grain, a mild-mannered visitor to the city. Shockingly, Derek had been bludgeoned to death with a sand-filled traffic cone. Despite being in Bristol for only two months, Derek's last moments were traced to a night of h…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 6, The Murder of George Barron Black, Lloyds Bank, Bristol
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The murder case of George Barron Black, a devoted employee of Lloyds Bank in Bristol, shocked the community with its enigmatic circumstances. Black's lifeless body with two bullets, leading investigators on a perplexing journey to unravel the truth behind his untimely demise. Amidst the seemingly ordinary backdrop of a busy bank, we explore the vic…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 5, Sharon Hoare, Bristol Teenagers Unsolved Murder
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Sharon Hoare, a 19-year-old from Bristol, moved to London in pursuit of a modeling career but instead became entangled in the world of high-class prostitution. In August 1991, she was found brutally murdered in her Fulham flat, having been beaten, throttled, and bludgeoned. Despite extensive investigations, her killer remains at large. The case hig…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 4, Robert Parrington Jackson's Murder at The Odeon Cinema in Bristol
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The murder case of Robert Parrington Jackson, manager of the Odeon Cinema in Bristol, captivated the public with its intricate web of deceit and betrayal. Jackson's body was discovered in his office, shot twice and left for dead. As investigators delved into the case, they uncovered a trail of jealousy and rivalry, but did they reveal a potential m…
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Our interview with Rock Stew.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Our interview with Jeff Pilson of Foreigner.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 3, The Case of Shelley Morgan
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In the latest episode of "Sunday Night Mystery," listeners are drawn into the chilling unsolved case of Shelley Morgan, a vibrant young woman from Bedminster, Bristol, whose life was tragically cut short by a brutal murder in 1984. Shelley, a devoted mother of two, disappeared on June 11th, sparking a frantic search that ended with the grim discove…
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Our interview with Grateful Dead historian Dennis Mcnally.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 2, Amelia Dyer, Serial Killer
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Join Brett for the second episode in our murder and mystery stories, tonight we're back in Bristol to explore the evil world of Amelia Dyer, one of the world's worst serial killers. Amelia Dyer, born into a world of hardship and tragedy, found herself ensnared in a web of darkness that would consume her soul. Trained as a nurse, widowed, and strugg…
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 1, The Babes in the Wood Murders
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In the inaugural episode of "Sunday Night Mystery," your host Brett Orchard guides listeners through the haunting case of the 'Babes in the Wood' killings. Set in the scorching summer of 1957 in Bristol, England, the disappearance of June and Royston Sheasby, aged just seven and five, gripped the community in fear and disbelief. As Brett delves int…
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Leadership Exchanged: Why we need to move away from hierarchies towards collective leadership with Kirsty McNeill
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Joining Christopher Pietroni for our sixth episode of the ‘Leadership Exchanged’ podcast is Kirsty McNeill, Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns at Save the Children. Kirsty is Labour’s parliamentary candidate in the Scottish target seat of Midlothian. She is also Chair of Our Scottish Future, the Civic Power Fund, Larger Us and the…
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Bob & Mark Shtick #1By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Our interview with guitarist Mark Karan.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Our interview with Steve Keyser, booking agent and music industry veteran - part 2.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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Our interview with Steve Keyser, booking agent and music industry veteran. Part 1.By bobheyman & Mark Lomas
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