Murder in Ribble Valley

Summary In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the mysterious case of Jim Dawson, a farmer who was shot and later died from his injuries. The investigation takes a turn when it is discovered that the bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult. The locals in the small village of Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, leading to various theories, including mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The case remains unsolved, and the village continues to keep silent about the events. The murder of Jim Dawson remains unsolved after over 80 years. The conversation explores various theories and speculations surrounding the case. One theory suggests that Jim may have been mistaken for someone else, possibly Tommy Simpson, who had a conflict with another person named Tommy. The conversation also discusses the possibility of a youth being involved in the shooting, with Jim possibly knowing the identity of the culprit. The villagers' refusal to talk about the murder suggests that they may be protecting someone, possibly a child who made a terrible mistake. The conversation concludes with a discussion about a dumb criminal who taped fish to ATMs in Utah. Takeaways CrimeCon London is an immersive true crime experience featuring sessions with renowned experts. Jim Dawson, a farmer, was shot and later died from his injuries in the small village of Bashall Eves. The bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult, leading to theories of mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The locals in Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, adding to the mystery surrounding Jim Dawson's death. Chapters00:00 Introduction and CrimeCon London 03:30 Unusual Case: The Murder Witness 07:57 The Location: Bashall Eves 09:08 Jim Dawson's Last Night 12:22 The Mysterious Shooting 19:16 The Unusual Bullet 22:48 Jim Dawson's Death 25:23 Theories and Locals' Silence 38:33 The Mystery of the Dog 39:58 Speculations on the Culprit 41:27 Tommy Kenyon's Theory 42:20 Protecting the Culprit 43:19 Jim's Knowledge of the Culprit 44:21 No Enemies, No Issues 45:16 A Prank Gone Wrong 46:38 The Target Practice Connection 48:31 Protecting the Culprit 49:19 The Culprit's Identity 50:27 Unsolved Mystery 51:56 Interest in the Case 52:53 Dumb Criminal: The Fish Bandit Music: The Day After Tomorrow by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/412-the-day-after-tomorrow Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support.