Midlands Murder Files
Welcome to Midlands Murder Files. A podcast that dives into some of the Midlands' most shocking and harrowing murder cases. The aim is to delve into cases that have happened since the turn of the millennium that have not been covered on other podcasts, while honouring the victim rather than glorifying the assailant.
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September 15, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, we examine the enduring mystery of the woman found hidden inside a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood during the Second World War. We’ll retrace the discovery made by a group of local boys, the extraordinary police investigation that followed, and the many theories — from witchcraft and espionage to wartime secrecy — that have surrounded the case ever since. Join us as we explore a story that has puzzled the Midlands for...
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September 9, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, we uncover the shocking murder of 20-year-old Matthew Pyke in Nottingham. His life was cut short in a brutal attack inside his own home, leaving his family and friends devastated. We’ll follow the investigation that uncovered the truth and the trial that brought answers in the wake of this senseless crime. Join us as we explore the details of this heartbreaking case.
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September 1, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, we recount the tragic story of Detective Sergeant James Stanford, a respected Wolverhampton officer whose life was cut short in 1965. We explore his path from devoted family man to dedicated detective, the shocking events that unfolded in the town centre, and the historic trial that followed. Join us as we mark the 60th anniversary of his death and remember the courage of a man still known today as “Gentleman Jim.”...
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August 21, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Vina Patel, a 51-year-old solicitor from Leicester whose sudden death in January 2009 left her loved ones searching for answers. We explore her life, her final hours, and the investigation that followed. Join us as we revisit a case that shook both her family and community.
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August 13, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, we tell the story of Annie Eels and Samantha Tapper, whose lives came to a tragic end inside a discreet massage parlour in the historic town of Shrewsbury. We explore the events of that summer afternoon in 2006, the circumstances that brought them there, and the mystery that gripped the community. Join us as we piece together the final hours of Annie and Samantha, and the questions that demanded answers.
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August 3, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, we examine the case of Tania Moore, a 26-year-old riding instructor from the Derbyshire village of Alkmonton. After the end of a relationship, she became the target of a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation. Despite repeated warnings, the response from police left her increasingly exposed. Join us as we explore the failures that left her without protection and the tragedy that followed.
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July 26, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode, we tell the story of Gregory Baker, a kind and intelligent man from the village of Alton who had spent his life overcoming physical challenges and supporting others through education. In June 2007, a routine visit from his carers led to a discovery that left the community stunned. Join us as we explore the circumstances surrounding his sudden death, and the investigation that would uncover far more than anyone expe...
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July 20, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode, we explore the death of Kathryn Dukes, a 43-year-old woman found inside her Birmingham home in May 2003. As detectives worked to trace her final movements, the investigation led to a series of unexpected developments and a desperate appeal for answers. With a family left searching for clarity, and police facing silence where there should have been explanation, the case unfolded across two cities and left behind a t...
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July 12, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Chanel Taylor, a young newlywed from Huthwaite whose life was full of plans, promise, and hope for the future. When tragedy struck less than two months after her wedding, it left her family and the wider community stunned. We follow the events of that day, the early questions that surrounded the investigation, and the growing urgency to uncover the truth. Join us as we examine ...
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July 5, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, we revisit the life and tragic death of Keith Frogson — a father, grandfather and former miner from Annesley Woodhouse. When Keith was brutally attacked just yards from his front door in 2004, his murder reopened old wounds in a tight-knit village and sparked one of the largest manhunts Nottinghamshire had ever seen.
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July 3, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Roger Pratt, a retired businessman from Warwickshire whose dream sailing adventure ended in violence off the coast of St Lucia. Join us as we retrace the couple’s final voyage, uncover the terrifying night masked intruders came aboard their yacht, and follow Margaret Pratt’s extraordinary seven-year fight to secure justice for her beloved husband.
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June 28, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, we revisit the shocking murder of Craig Hodson-Walker, a young postmaster’s son who gave his life defending his family and their village shop in Fairfield, Worcestershire. As detectives pieced together a complex trail of CCTV, forensics and witness accounts, the truth about a ruthless gang from Birmingham would come to light — and justice would finally catch up with them.
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June 21, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, we uncover the chilling murder of Stuart Ludlam, a beloved taxi driver who vanished during an ordinary shift in September 2009. As investigators raced to piece together his final journey, a disturbing trail emerged — involving anonymous calls, a remote railway station, and a killer with no clear motive. Join us as we explore the complex and unsettling case that left the Derbyshire community in shock and raised haun...
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June 14, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode, we examine the tragic murder of 17-year-old Heather Tell, a talented young dancer from Tamworth whose bright future was cruelly stolen. As police raced to find her killer, the investigation uncovered disturbing patterns, led to an extensive suspect pool, and relied on both forensic breakthroughs and key witness testimony to finally bring a dangerous predator to justice. Join us as we follow the painstaking search f...
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In this harrowing episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Mia Ayliffe-Chung, a young British backpacker whose life was cut short in a horrific attack in Australia. Join us as we uncover the chilling details of the crime, explore the life of the victim, and examine the disturbing mind of her killer.
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June 5, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, we examine the high-profile case that captured national attention following a fatal crash on the A46 in Leicestershire. At the centre of it all was a social media influencer, an escalating plot of blackmail and deception, and two young men who lost their lives in the most harrowing of circumstances. Join us as we explore how an obsession with image and status fed into a deadly chain of events — and the far-reaching...
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May 26, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode, we explore the deeply unsettling case of Janet Mason, a much-loved mother and grandmother from Worcester whose life was cruelly taken within the walls of her own family home. We follow the events that led to an unimaginable act, the call that brought emergency services to the scene, and the complex courtroom questions surrounding mental health and intent. Join us as we examine the investigation, the anguish of thos...
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May 19, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of Megan Newborough, a kind and hardworking young woman from Nuneaton whose life was tragically cut short just as a new relationship began. We trace the events leading up to her sudden disappearance, the disturbing truth uncovered by investigators, and the calculated efforts to cover up an unthinkable crime. Join us as we explore the search for justice, the grief of a devastated fa...
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April 6, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, we uncover the brutal murder of Philip Rolph, a much-loved father and grandfather whose life was tragically cut short on a quiet street in Chelmsley Wood. Discover how a complex and toxic relationship led to a calculated act of violence. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the attack, the damning digital trail left behind, and the police investigation that exposed the truth.
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March 27, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode, we uncover the heartbreaking story of Sarah Henshaw, a devoted mother from Ilkeston, whose sudden disappearance left her family desperate for answers. We delve into the troubling events leading up to that fateful night, the relentless investigation that exposed a chilling betrayal, and the fight for justice that followed. Join us as we piece together Sarah’s final moments and examine the devastating impact of a lif...
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