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The Crossbow Killer

One of Britain’s most callous and brutal killings. No motive. No explanation. Tim Hinman and Meic Parry investigate the case of a Welsh murder stranger than fiction.

Radio Wales,7 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing The Crossbow Killer
The story of a brutal and baffling murder in the lonely Welsh countryside.
04 Jul 2023,2 mins
1. Murder in the Middle of Nowhere
A crossbow bolt rips through the body of a man in a remote farmhouse. But why?
11 Jul 2023,28 mins
2. The Investigation Begins
As Gerald fights for his life, a baffled police try to piece together the bizarre events
11 Jul 2023,32 mins
3. The Land Rover
A luxury car on fire deep in a lonely quarry leads police to a crucial breakthrough
18 Jul 2023,28 mins
4. Silent Witness
An unexpected eyewitness to events on the night of the murder leads to an arrest
25 Jul 2023,36 mins
5. Reasonable Doubt
In court, the accused reveals a jaw-dropping alibi for the night of the murder.
01 Aug 2023,34 mins
6. The Missing Motive
The trial concludes. Could one person hold the key to this baffling crime?
08 Aug 2023,40 mins