In this week’s episode, Dee takes Isla (and you, dear listeners) on a dark journey that begins in Southern Italy and stretches across decades and borders. We dive into the disturbing case of Danilo Restivo, an Italian serial killer connected to the disappearance of Elisa Claps and the brutal murder of Heather Barnett.
But before we head to Potenza, we talk about some shocking recent news: a public figure we once admired has joined Reform UK—Nigel Farage’s misogynistic, racist, anti-immigrant party. We unpack why that’s so dangerous, what Reform UK really stands for, and why it feels like such a betrayal. We also highlight the launch of YourParty.uk, a new movement spearheaded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana that aims to give people a genuine alternative to the far-right and centrist status quo. (Sign up to their mailing list—even just registering interest sends a strong message that people want change!)
From there, we set the stage in Basilicata, Italy - a region of beauty, poverty, and secrets - before delving into the disappearance of 16-year-old Elisa Claps, the deeply suspicious behaviour of Danilo Restivo, and the failures of both police and church that let a predator slip through the cracks. This is a story filled with corruption, cover-ups, and tragedy - and this is only Part One.
Stay tuned for Part Two, where the case twists into a new country, a new decade, and shocking revelations.
And don’t forget, we close things out with our Ink-Quisition, featuring an incredible Medusa tattoo that left us speechless.
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