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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 19 MIN

Anatomy of a Betrayal: The Murder of William Bush

from Welsh Mysteries and Histories · host Kay Page

Send us Fan MailSUMMARYOn Christmas Eve 2023 in Llandaff, Cardiff, 23-year-old William Bush was brutally murdered by his childhood friend Dylan Thomas. Thomas stabbed Bush 37 times, including 21 wounds to the neck, in a frenzied attack at the home they shared.The night before the killing, Thomas stayed at his grandmother’s home in Rhoose before returning to Llandaff, claiming he needed to check on his dog. Evidence later revealed he had searched online for “anatomy of the neck” before the attack.At trial, Thomas admitted manslaughter under diminished responsibility but denied murder. In November 2024, a jury found him guilty of murder. He was sentenced in January 2025 to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years.William’s family described him as a “loyal, funny, and caring” young man with a promising future — a life cut short by senseless violence that left a community reeling and a family shattered.Where You Can Find UsOur brand-new website is now live! Visit us at welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Join our Facebook discussion group to connect with other true crime enthusiasts and share your thoughts on the cases we cover.For more information about the podcast and host, head to welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Follow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and TikTok.If you enjoy the podcast or find value in what we do, you can support us by buying a coffee through our Ko-Fi account.Work With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email.I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: [email protected]:Hundred Families – The Victims, WalesBBC NewsSouth Wales ArgusMirrorSky NewsWales OnlineSouth Wales Police

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY On Christmas Eve 2023 in Llandaff, Cardiff, 23-year-old William Bush was brutally murdered by his childhood friend Dylan Thomas. Thomas stabbed Bush 37 times, including 21 wounds to the neck, in a frenzied attack at the home they shared. The night before the killing, Thomas stayed at his grandmother’s home in Rhoose before returning to Llandaff, claiming he needed to check on his dog. Evidence later revealed he had searched online for “anatomy of the neck” before the ...

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