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Murder Bird
by Sophie Thompson
A True Crime podcast where we explore cases involving women and children. Join me, your host Sophie, as we look into crimes from murder to abuse, from the infamous to the obscure.
Episodes
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11 - The Death of Renae Marsden
Renae Marsden was entering an exciting period of her life - she was training to be a hairdresser, preparing for her 21st birthday, and planning to move out into her own apartment. She was also in a relationship with a man she had been besotted by for over a year, and she was looking forward to…
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10 - The Kidnapping and Murder of Yingying Zhang
Yingying Zhang travelled from her home in China to Illinois in April 2017 to spend a year in the US as a visiting scholar. It was supposed to be an exciting year of studying, discovery, travel, and romance as she planned her wedding for the autumn. However, on a Friday afternoon in June, Yingying...
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9 - The Skeleton in the Shed
This week's case is a story about an eccentric woman searching for magic stones, and how the disapperance of her husband did not raise any alarm bells until a gruesome discovery was made 18 years after he was last seen alive. Who the hell was Leigh Ann Sabine? **Listener discretion is always...
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8 - Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham
In 2009. Morgan and her friends attended a Metallica concert in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 2014, Hannah left her friends to walk to another party that was going on in downtown Charlottesville. Both women, once separated from their friends, were never seen again. In this episode, we look at the...
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7 - The Mysterious Death of Geetha Angara
In 2005, Geetha Angara's body was discovered in a water tank at a plant where she had worked for over 12 years. The injuries she sustained pointed to homicide, however the lack of forensic evidence and solid suspects mean that the case has gone cold. This week we look into the life and death of…
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6 - The Murder of Natalie Hemming
On the 4th May 2016, Natalie Hemming was reported missing by her mother. This triggered one of the biggest man hunts in Milton Keynes history as the public searched for the missing mother of three. This is a story of domestic abuse, coercive control, and ultimately, murder. **Listener discretion…
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5 - The Double Life of Gayle Newland
In 2015, Gayle Newland was sentenced for assaulting her friend after posing as Kye Fortune for two years. This week we look at lies, deception, and ask when does lying to coerce someone into sleeping with you become a crime? Thank you for listening as always. If you enjoy our content, please...
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4 - The Montreal Massacre
In 1989, a lone gunman entered the École Polytechnique de Montréal. In just 20 minutes, 14 women were murdered and a further 10 women and 4 men were injured. The perpertrator killed himself, leaving behind a suicide note citing the reason for his crime as 'feminists'. This week we look at the...
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3 - Louise Pollard, the Surrogate Scammer
Couples who wish to begin or add to their families, but cannot conceive naturally, turn to the many alternatives available to them. They may adopt or try IVF, some may begin fostering, and others turn to surrogacy. Choosing surrogacy mean that you can become vulnerable to people who want to take...
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2 - The Murder of Sophie Lancaster
This week's case examines the murder of Sophie Lancaster and the brutal attack of her boyfriend Robert Maltby. In 2007 in Bacup, Lancashire, Sophie and Robert were victims of a brutal attack by a group of teenagers they had befriended only hours before. The motive for this attack? Sophie and…
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1 - The Honour Killing of Laura Wilson
For our debut episode, we explore the case of Laura Wilson, a 17-year-old mum murdered in the name of 'honour'. *Please note: This case contains details of violence and sexual abuse with occasional explicit language - listener discretion is advised* Support us by following @murderbirdpod on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A True Crime podcast where we explore cases involving women and children. Join me, your host Sophie, as we look into crimes from murder to abuse, from the infamous to the obscure.
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Sophie Thompson
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A True Crime podcast where we explore cases involving women and children. Join me, your host Sophie, as we look into crimes from murder to abuse, from the infamous to the obscure.
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Murder Bird is created and hosted by Sophie Thompson.
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