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Killer In The Family

Clare Laxton

A true crime podcast exploring men who kill their families.

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Episode 46 - The Bishop Family

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2024/10/18

Send us a textIn March 1976 Annette Bishop, her three children William, Brenton and Geoffrey and her mother-in-law Lobelia Bishop were all killed presumably by husband, father and son William Bradford Bishop. Not only did he bury all five bodies of his family in a nearby swamp he then absconded and has not been found since – despite being on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. This is the story of Annette, William, Brenton, Geoffrey and Lobelia Bishop Information and support ·&nb...

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Episode 45 - The Sueppel Family

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2024/10/11

Send us a textCould the need to maintain a facade drive someone to commit the unthinkable? Join me, Clare Laxton, as we untangle the heart-wrenching story of the Sueppel family tragedy that left a community in mourning. On Easter Sunday, 2008 in Iowa Sheryl Sueppel and her four children Ethan (age 10), Seth (age 9), Mira (age 5) and Eleanor (age 3) were brutally killed by husband and father Steven Sueppel. Sueppel then took his own life through a car crash.This is the story of Sheryl, Ethan, ...

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Episode 44 - Jennifer and Abby Blagg

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2024/09/27

Send us a textOn 13 November 2001 Jennifer Blagg and her 6-year-old daughter Abby were missing from their home in Colorado – leaving behind a pool of blood in the master bedroom. Her husband Michael Blagg reported them missing but soon became the only suspect in the murders of his wife and daughter. In June 2002 Jennifer’s body was found in a landfill, Abby, sadly, has never been found. This is the story of Jennifer and Abby Blagg. Information and support · ...

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Episode 43 - Dupont de Ligonnes Family

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2024/09/20

Send us a textIn April 2011 after a neighbour raised the alarm and a few welfare checks police found the bodies of five family members buried under a terrace in a house in Nantes, France – a mother and her four children. Their father, however, was missing and is still the main suspect in their murders. This is the story of Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès, and her four children, Arthur, Thomas, Anne and Benoît. Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact U...

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Episode 42 - Julie and Maisie Harrison

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2024/09/13

Send us a textIn December 2009 Julie Harrison was dropping off her four-year-old daughter Maisie at her ex-partner Andrew Copland’s house when he dragged them both inside to shoot and kill them. Maisie died straight away but Julie held on for another 24 hours before succumbing to her injuries. Copland also took his own life. A controlling and abusive partner Copland took the opportunity of child contact to end Julie and his daughter’s lives. This is the story of Julie and Maisie Harrison.&nbs...

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Episode 41 - Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson

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2024/09/06

Send us a textIn May 2021 Bethany Vincent and her 9-year-old son Darren Henson were stabbed and killed by her ex-partner Daniel Boulton. A serial perpetrator of domestic abuse and coercive control Boulton had two restraining orders against him when he walked 28 miles to kill Bethany and her son. A review into the murders concluded that the risk he posed was underestimated by professionals and I believe that better understanding of coercive control could have prevented the murders. This i...

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Episode 40 - The Barton Family

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2024/08/30

Send us a textJoin me as we mark an important milestone: the one-year anniversary of the Killer in the Family podcast. This special episode delves into the chilling story of Mark Barton, a man whose life spiralled into a deadly rampage, devastating numerous families and communities. We'll uncover Barton's coercive and controlling behaviour, exploring how these actions escalated to the murder of his wife Leanne, stepchildren Matthew and Michelle, and eventually nine others in a brutal spree. I...

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Episode 39 - Lesley Ford and her children

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2024/08/02

Send us a Text Message.What happens when systemic failures allow a predator to unleash unimaginable horror on an innocent family? Join us as we confront the chilling case of Lesley Ford and her children, who were brutally murdered by Lee Ford in August 2000. This episode navigates through Leslie's life in Telford, her marriage to Michael Tranter, and the birth of their children: Sarah Jane, Ann-Marie, Craig, and Steven. We examine Ford's need for power and control, which shattered this family...

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Episode 38 - The Foster Family

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2024/07/23

Send us a Text Message.In August 2008 Jill Foster and her 15 year old daughter Kirstie were shot and killed by their husband and father Christopher Foster. A successful businessman who was staring down the loss of his empire and home – he shot and killed his wife and daughter before killing his dogs and horses and setting his house on fire and taking his own life. Having talked about taking his life in the months before, Foster was a cry for help that no one heard. This is the stor...

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Episode 37 - Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby

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2024/07/19

Send us a Text Message.In May 2018 Laura Mortimer and her 11 year old daughter Ella Dalby were killed by husband and step-father Christopher Boon. Before she was killed Laura had asked Boon to leave their marriage as she was sick of his violence and abuse but he turned on her and his step-daughter. With a history of abuse investigations found that he could have been stopped and Laura and Ella could have been saved. This is the story of Laura Mortimer and Ella Dalby. Informati...

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Episode 36 - The Boren Family

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2024/06/28

Send us a Text Message.In January 2014 – ten years ago – Kelly Boren and her children Jaden and Haley and her mother Marie King were killed in Utah by husband and father – and US police officer – Joshua Boren. Having just found out that Boren had drugged and raped her multiple times Kelly confronted him the day before he decided to murder his whole family. This is the story of The Boren Family. Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans  Nationa...

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Episode 35 - The Day Family

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2024/06/21

Send us a Text Message.On 8 December 2011, just days after being sacked from Leicestershire Police, former police inspector Toby Day killed his wife Samantha and six-year-old daughter Genevieve before taking his own life. Their two older children Adam and Kimberley managed to survive his attack. This is the story of The Day Family. Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · National Domestic Violenc...

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Episode 34 - The Murdaugh Family Part Two

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2024/06/14

Send us a Text Message.In June 2021, just three years ago, Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul were shot and killed at the Murdaugh family property in South Carolina. Husband and father Alex Murdaugh is currently serving two life sentences for their murder. Their deaths were the last in a long line of murders associated with the Murdaugh family. At the time of his death Paul was facing investigation for the death of fellow teenager Mallory Beach in a boating accident and the deaths of housekeepe...

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Episode 33 - The Murdaugh Family Part One

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2024/06/07

Send us a Text Message.In June 2021, just three years ago, Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul were shot and killed at the Murdaugh family property in South Carolina. Husband and father Alex Murdaugh is currently serving two life sentences for their murder. Their deaths were the last in a long line of murders associated with the Murdaugh family. At the time of his death Paul was facing investigation for the death of fellow teenaged Mallory Beach in a boating accident and the deaths of housekeepe...

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Episode 32 - Christine and Shania Chambers

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2024/05/31

Send us a Text Message.The tragic story of Christine Chambers and her daughter Shania is one that exemplifies the darkest corners of domestic abuse and the heartbreaking failures of the systems meant to protect. As we discuss the chilling history of violence that culminated in their deaths, we also reflect on the resilience and enduring spirit of Christine's other daughter, Chelsea, and her two older sons. In June 2011 just hours before they were due at a custody hearing Christine Chambe...

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Episode 31 - The Newman Family

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2024/05/24

Send us a Text Message.In February 2016 Geraldine Newman and her two children Shannon and Shane were murdered by their estranged husband and father Paul Newman in Leeds. With a history of domestic abuse and having served a prison sentence for an assault on Geraldine, Paul Newman was released and monitored by police for two years but was left free to kill his whole family. We step behind the headlines to share the profoundly tragic story of the Newman family, whose lives were cut short b...

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Episode 30 - The Hawe Family

Killer In The Family ·

2024/05/17

Send us a Text Message.In August 2016 Clodagh Hawe and her sons Liam, Niall and Ryan were murdered by the one person who should have protected them the most – husband and father Alan Hawe. The case has been hugely criticised for the way the media excused what Hawe did and ignored Clodagh and her sons and gave way to the #HerNameWasClodagh trending on social media in an effort to refocus attention on what was important here – the murder of a wife and three children. This is the story of C...

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Episode 29 - Colette MacDonald and her children

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2024/05/10

Send us a Text Message.On 17 February 1970 police received an emergency phone call coming from Jeffrey Macdonald in Army Base Fort Bragg. He said he had been injured and his wife and two children were injured by a group of intruders. What police found was Jeffrey’s wife Colette and his two daughters Kimberley and Kristen dead with multiple stab wounds and blunt force injuries. Jeffrey was eventually convicted of the murder of his wife and two children – but maintains his innocence to this day...

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Episode 28 - The Benoit Family Part Two

Killer In The Family ·

2024/05/03

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Episode 27 - The Benoit Family

Killer In The Family ·

2024/04/26

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