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Sunday Night Mystery
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Join your host Brett Orchard every Sunday night as he delves into the chilling world of true crime on ’Sunday Night Mystery’.
From unsolved mysteries to baffling murders, each episode explores riveting cases that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Brett uncovers the shocking truths behind some of history’s most intriguing criminal mysteries.
Tune in and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ’Sunday Night Mystery’.
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Sunday Night Mystery Episode 56, The Silent Letter, The Murder of Sandra Court
Mar 30, 202500:18:39Tap to summarizeSandra Court, a 26-year-old insurance clerk from Bournemouth, was preparing to start a new life as a nanny in Majorca. On May 2, 1986, she attended a farewell party before heading to Steppe’s nightclub. Later that night, she took a taxi to her sister’s house but was last seen outside, waiting. By morning, her strangled body was discovered in a water-filled ditch near Sopley. Her belongings were found scattered across various locations, suggesting a deliberate attempt to mislead investigators. Despite theories ranging from a crime of passion to the involvement of convicted killer John Cannan, no concrete evidence linked anyone to her murder. An anonymous letter and a Crimewatch call claimed her death was accidental, but the case remains unsolved. Decades later, Sandra’s killer is still unknown, and the mystery endures. Join Brett Orchard for another chilling episode of Sunday Night Mystery as we explore the haunting questions behind the murder of Sandra Court. #SundayNightMystery #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #SamuelWilliamson #ColdCase #CrimePodcast #JusticeForSamuel #DarkSecrets #GhostsOfThePast 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme #stanleyblackmore #bradfordabbas
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 55, The Unsolved Murder of Samuel Graham Williamson in Bournemouth
Mar 23, 202500:16:28Tap to summarizeThe Unsolved Murder of Samuel Graham Williamson There are few crimes that shake a town to its core, but on August 10, 1988, the brutal and senseless murder of Samuel Graham Williamson did just that to Bournemouth. A quiet drifter, Samuel lived on the fringes of society—until the night he was strangled, beaten, and set ablaze in an act of unimaginable violence. The investigation revealed a life more complex than it seemed. Who was Samuel really? And why was he targeted with such personal brutality? The evidence pointed to Francis Joseph MacDonald, a man with a troubling past and no memory of the night in question. His DNA was found beneath Samuel’s fingernails—yet he was acquitted not once, but twice. Was this a case of forgotten guilt or a miscarriage of justice? Did Samuel’s past hold the key to his murder? And does his killer still walk free? Join Brett Orchard for another chilling episode of Sunday Night Mystery as we explore the haunting questions behind the murder of Samuel Graham Williamson. #SundayNightMystery #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #SamuelWilliamson #ColdCase #CrimePodcast #JusticeForSamuel #DarkSecrets #GhostsOfThePast 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme #stanleyblackmore #bradfordabbas
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 55, Beneath the Water, The Weymouth Mystery
Mar 16, 202500:18:11Tap to summarizeIn 1981, a horrifying discovery shakes the quiet coastal town of Weymouth. An infant’s body is found suffocated in a plastic bag on the beach. Detective Marcus Keaton, haunted by his own past, is assigned the case, unraveling a web of silence, shame, and secrecy. As he delves deeper, he uncovers disturbing patterns of hidden pregnancies and local disappearances, leading him to suspect a larger conspiracy at play. But the truth remains elusive. Was the mother a victim of circumstance, or was there something far more sinister at work? The case remains unsolved, buried beneath the town’s silence, its secrets lost to time. #WeymouthMystery #UnsolvedCase #TrueCrime #ColdCase #DarkSecrets #DetectiveKeaton #CrimeFiction #LostTruths #MurderMystery #DarkSecrets #GhostsOfThePast 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme #stanleyblackmore #bradfordabbas
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 53, The Haunting Mystery of Rose Lifely
Mar 9, 202500:16:18Tap to summarizeA quiet seaside town. A brutal murder. A mystery buried beneath decades of secrets. When 73-year-old Rose Lifely was found stabbed to death in her decaying Victorian home, the town of Hythe whispered theories but offered no answers. Was it a robbery gone wrong, or something far more sinister? As her great-nephew Michael reopens the case, he unearths a chilling past—lost love, betrayal, and a town that refuses to speak. Who killed Rose Lifely? And what dark secrets still linger in Hythe? #DarkSecrets #GhostsOfThePast 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme #stanleyblackmore #bradfordabbas
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 53, Stanley Blackmore, The Last Fare
Mar 2, 202500:19:21Tap to summarizeIn the quiet village of Bradford Abbas, Dorset, Stanley Blackmore, a reserved taxi driver with a tragic past, mysteriously disappeared on August 2, 1963. That day, he picked up a nervous young soldier who requested a ride to Pen Mill Station and left him with an ominous warning: “Don’t let them find you.” Stanley never returned home. His taxi was later found abandoned, but there were no signs of struggle. Eight days later, his body was discovered in a ditch near Yetminster, killed by a single stab wound. His valuables remained untouched, suggesting the murder was personal rather than a robbery. His wife, Lillian Blackmore, uncovered a cryptic letter from a man named Alan Crisp, hinting at a long-held secret debt connected to Stanley’s past—one tied to post-war covert operations and powerful, shadowy figures. As Lillian delved deeper, she realized Stanley had been targeted not for who he was, but for what he knew. His murder was a message, and the real target might still be out there. Decades later, Stanley Blackmore’s murder remains an unsolved cold case, shrouded in unanswered questions and lost truths. 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme #stanleyblackmore #bradfordabbas
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 51, Murder on Lovers Lane, Lilian Emily Maude Tharme
Feb 23, 202500:16:21Tap to summarizeThe tragic and chilling case of Lilian Emily Maude Tharme, a mother of four, remains one of Poole, Dorset’s most haunting unsolved murders. On January 17th, 1960, Lilian’s naked, battered body was found face down in the snow on Wheelers Lane, known locally as Lovers Lane. Her scattered clothing and an abandoned stolen green Morris car nearby hinted at a calculated and cruel crime. The night before, Lilian attended a dance at a local Territorial Army drill hall. There, she was seen arguing with a man described as middle-aged, round-faced, and wearing a camel-hair coat. Witnesses noted her visible distress after the argument. Alone and uneasy, Lilian left the event, walking into the cold night—unaware of the horror that awaited her. Evidence suggests Lilian may have encountered the stolen Morris 1000, potentially driven by her killer. Whether she accepted a ride or was forcibly taken remains unknown. The killer struck her with the car, abducted her, and inflicted further brutal violence before abandoning her alive in the freezing cold, where hypothermia ultimately claimed her life. The investigation led to multiple suspects, including the man from the dance and a mysterious figure in a fawn-colored raincoat, but no one was ever charged. The psychological profile of the killer suggests deep, dark motives—possibly rejection, control, or escalating violent tendencies. Decades later, Lilian Tharme’s murder remains unsolved, leaving a community haunted by unanswered questions: Who killed Lilian Tharme? Was it someone she knew? Or a predator lurking in the shadows? 🔍 #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LilianTharme #PooleMurder #JusticeForLilian #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #CrimeStory #DarkHistory Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #unsolved #killer #killers #dead #podcast #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies #LilianTharme
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 50, The Fire in the Forest, The Murder of Courtney Davies
Feb 16, 202500:15:11Tap to summarizeCourtney Davies, a ruthless crime figure shaped by childhood trauma, was brutally murdered in the Forest of Dean—stabbed 72 times and set on fire. His life of violence and paranoia had created many enemies, yet the police quickly zeroed in on Malcolm Martin, a deaf-mute man who had long been in Davies’s shadow. Exploited for his silence, Malcolm was charged with the crime despite inconsistencies in the evidence and his alibi. As the trial unfolded, doubts surfaced about his guilt, suggesting Davies’s true killer might still be at large. The case remains a haunting mystery, with the forest holding its secrets. Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #BankVaultMystery #BristolBankerMurder #LloydsBankTragedy #SundayNightMurder #TrueCrimeBristol #VaultOfSecrets #DarkBankerSecrets #BehindClosedDoorsCrime #WhodunitPodcast #bullion #MysteriousBankerMurder#CinemaMurder #BristolMystery #SundayNightMurder #OdeonTragedy #TrueCrimeBristol #DarkCinemaSecrets #BehindTheScreensCrime #MurderAtTheMovies #WhodunitPodcast #bristol #westcountry #bristolmurder #reading #serialkiller #goldfinger #johnpalmer #tenerife #gold #brinksmat #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #night #unsolved #solved #stapleton #child #killer #killers #dead #podcast #plymouth #brethren #bath #charity #stabbed #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles #courtneydavies
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 49, The Ghosts of Newtosn, The Murder of Richard Miles
Feb 9, 202500:12:42Tap to summarizeRichard Miles, a man of routine in the quiet village of Newtown, was brutally murdered on March 10, 1993, his body found in his garden with a knife in his chest. His final weeks hinted at distress—withdrawn from friends, distracted at work—as if haunted by an unseen burden. The investigation uncovered mysterious figures: a man storming from Richard’s house in January, a woman near the scene, an abandoned bicycle, and a sinister presence on the towpath. Speculation ran wild—was he involved in something illicit, or was it a crime of passion? The murder remains unsolved, leaving Newtown haunted by unanswered questions and the lingering presence of an unknown killer. Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #BankVaultMystery #BristolBankerMurder #LloydsBankTragedy #SundayNightMurder #TrueCrimeBristol #VaultOfSecrets #DarkBankerSecrets #BehindClosedDoorsCrime #WhodunitPodcast #bullion #MysteriousBankerMurder#CinemaMurder #BristolMystery #SundayNightMurder #OdeonTragedy #TrueCrimeBristol #DarkCinemaSecrets #BehindTheScreensCrime #MurderAtTheMovies #WhodunitPodcast #bristol #westcountry #bristolmurder #reading #serialkiller #goldfinger #johnpalmer #tenerife #gold #brinksmat #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #night #unsolved #solved #stapleton #child #killer #killers #dead #podcast #plymouth #brethren #bath #charity #stabbed #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble #richardmiles
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery, The Shocking Murder of Winifred Locke
Feb 2, 202500:06:30Tap to summarizeThis chapter revisits the tragic case of Winifred Locke, an 80-year-old woman who was brutally murdered in October 1983. Winifred, a widow living with Parkinson's Disease, resided in sheltered accommodation in North Petherton. On the day of the crime, her daughter-in-law, Eva, visited her as usual, unaware it would be their final meeting. The next morning, a staff member at the Baymead Meadow assisted living facility discovered Winifred's body after failing to reach her through the intercom. Winifred had been asphyxiated and sexually assaulted, shocking the close-knit community. A large-scale investigation led by Detective Superintendent Lew Clark saw more than 1,700 local men interviewed, but the killer was never found. The crime remains unsolved, leaving the community haunted and her family without closure. The motive behind this heinous act against an elderly woman remains a mystery, raising questions about whether it was a crime of opportunity or something more sinister. Despite the passage of time, the pain of Winifred's loss endures, and the quest for justice continues, with the hope that someone might still hold the key to solving this decades-old mystery. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #BankVaultMystery #BristolBankerMurder #LloydsBankTragedy #SundayNightMurder #TrueCrimeBristol #VaultOfSecrets #DarkBankerSecrets #BehindClosedDoorsCrime #WhodunitPodcast #bullion #MysteriousBankerMurder#CinemaMurder #BristolMystery #SundayNightMurder #OdeonTragedy #TrueCrimeBristol #DarkCinemaSecrets #BehindTheScreensCrime #MurderAtTheMovies #WhodunitPodcast #bristol #westcountry #bristolmurder #reading #serialkiller #goldfinger #johnpalmer #tenerife #gold #brinksmat #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #night #unsolved #solved #stapleton #child #killer #killers #dead #podcast #plymouth #brethren #bath #charity #stabbed #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke
Transcribe →Sunday Night Mystery Episode 48, The Haunting of Wlakley Hill, The Murder of Carmel Gamble
Jan 26, 202500:13:12Tap to summarizeThe story of Carmel Gamble unfolds in the serene town of Stroud, where the quiet beauty is shattered by a brutal murder on November 12, 1989. At 43, Carmel lived a secluded life, burdened by a long battle with anorexia, and was rarely seen by neighbors. On November 9, she was spotted with an unrecognized man, whose unsettling demeanor left a lasting impression before he vanished. Two days later, Carmel was reported missing after she left a shop. When firefighters arrived at her cottage the morning of November 12, they discovered her beaten and mutilated body amidst a fire that appeared to be an attempt to destroy evidence rather than the cause of death. The crime scene bore signs of a methodical killer, using paraffin to fuel the flames. Despite extensive investigations, including witness sightings and a mysterious phone call reporting the fire, the identity of Carmel’s killer remains elusive. Theories about the man seen with her and possible motives—ranging from a personal vendetta to opportunistic violence—have circulated for years without resolution. Two convicted murderers became persons of interest but were never linked to the case. Today, Walkley Hill continues to thrive, yet the memory of Carmel’s tragic end lingers, leaving behind haunting questions that may never be answered. The podcast concludes with a call for information, hoping that someone might hold the key to finally bringing closure to this chilling mystery. Brett ends the episode by reminding listeners of the importance of seeking justice for those lost to such tragic circumstances, and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Check Out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/sundaynightmystery #BankVaultMystery #BristolBankerMurder #LloydsBankTragedy #SundayNightMurder #TrueCrimeBristol #VaultOfSecrets #DarkBankerSecrets #BehindClosedDoorsCrime #WhodunitPodcast #bullion #MysteriousBankerMurder#CinemaMurder #BristolMystery #SundayNightMurder #OdeonTragedy #TrueCrimeBristol #DarkCinemaSecrets #BehindTheScreensCrime #MurderAtTheMovies #WhodunitPodcast #bristol #westcountry #bristolmurder #reading #serialkiller #goldfinger #johnpalmer #tenerife #gold #brinksmat #murder #truecrime #history #bristol #mystery #night #unsolved #solved #stapleton #child #killer #killers #dead #podcast #plymouth #brethren #bath #charity #stabbed #katebushell #lindabryant #helenfleet #keithburgess #lindamillard #melaniehall #evanjones #melanieroad #melaniehall #bath #somerset #wiltshire #missing #evanjones #barryRubery #bristoldocks #markyendell #winifredlocke #louisedunn #WayneLomas #AshaBostan #annmyring #susandate #christinedruce #suzylamplugh #lesbate #joramsden #paulkelly #constanceAris #stephenhenry #gerturdeoleary #rayanstey #penhallowhotel #fire #carmelgamble
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