Episode 4 - The Bluestone Family

Send us a textIn August 2001 Police Officer Karl Bluestone killed his wife Jill and two of the couple's children before taking his own life. Their two oldest children survived the attack. A police officer with a history of domestic abuse, these murders could have been prevented.  This is the story of Jill Bluestone and her children Henry and Chandler, Jessica and Jack. Information and support ·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247·       Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk ·       Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) ReferencesJoan Smith: What's a nice guy like Karl Bluestone doing in a crime like this? | The Independent | The IndependentPC killed wife and children with hammer | UK news | The GuardianBARONESS CASEY REVIEW Final Report (met.police.uk)"Cops Who Kill with Will Mellor" Karl Bluestone (TV Episode 2023) - IMDbFriends reflect on a life cut short (kentonline.co.uk)Karl Bluestone - Hansard - UK ParliamentWhat kind of future awaits Jessica and Jack? | The Independent | The IndependentFamily of murdered mum Jade Ward call for automatic removal of parental rights by convicted killers | ITV News WalesBasildon: Scheme to combat domestic violence in memory of murdered Jill | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk)Basildon: Killer cop - police launch probe | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk)Three quarters of police officers and staff accused of violence against women not suspended from duties | The IndependentLore and CrimeLore and Crime is a spine-chilling podcast that unearths historical dark tales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.