Hometown Homicide

Hometown Homicide is a true crime podcast covering cases from Wales, UK. Join host Jolene Nicole, as she unravels each case, exploring all the facts, theories and often injustice of these victim’s stories.

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08: The Murder of Janet Commins

February 3, 2021 • 17 mins

When 15 year old Janet Commins snuck out to go swimming with her friends on a seemingly normal evening in 1976, she never could have imagined the horror that awaited her - or the aftermath that would span more than 40 years.

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US
https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones

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07: Where is Kyle Vaughan?

September 9, 2020 • 29 mins

On December 30th 2012, Kyle Vaughan's car was found crashed and abandoned on the side of the A467. Kyle has not been seen since earlier that evening, and years later, everyone is left asking where is Kyle Vaughan?

Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111
Facebook Appeal: https://www.facebook.com/gwentpolice/photos/a.10151143857825452/10158806835565452/

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06: Not Poetic Justice - Anne Cluysenaar

July 25, 2020 • 17 mins

Anne Cluysenaar was an esteemed poet and literary academic who was beloved by all. But her life was taken too soon by someone very close to her.

Anne's Work:
https://serenbooks.wordpress.com/2016/09/16/friday-poem-vii-from-batu-angas-anne-cluysenaar/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/may/12/poem-of-the-week-anne-cluysenaar-diary-poems

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05: Mabel Leyshon - A Vampire Killing

June 29, 2020 • 21 mins

In November 2001, 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon was brutally murdered and mutilated in her own home. A police man hunt ensued that would lead North Wales Police to the most unsuspected perpetrator.

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04: The Clocaenog Forest Man

June 22, 2020 • 9 mins

In November 2015, the remains of a murdered man were discovered in Clocaenog Forest. Police are still searching for his identity despite the man's detailed defining features and multiple appeals to the public.

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https://mipp.police.uk/operation/60HQ020115M74-PO1?fbclid=IwAR0R82woELzM--1PKigXr6vlnBUaIa0MQwwCXv422Rpek0cNBWA-kDDVZfI
NWP 0300 330 0101
Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

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03: The Murders of Freda Burnell and Florrie Little: The Birth of a Serial Killer?

June 18, 2020 • 20 mins

In 1921, the murders of 8-year-old Freda Burnell and 11-year-old Florrie Little shook the town of Abertillery, but the truth of who had committed these brutal crimes would be more shocking still. Could their killer have gone on to become a serial killer linked to countless other attacks through the decades?

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02: The Missing Nun - Sister Jacinta (Christine) Bracken

June 3, 2020 • 18 mins

On May 19th 1979, Sister Jacinta Bracken left her convent to go shopping for her mother’s birthday present and has never been seen since.

Swansea Police Station:

01792 456999

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Website — hometownhomicidepodcast.wordpress.com
E-mail — hometownhomicidepod@gmail.com

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https://hometownhomicidepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/06/03/02-sister-jacinta-christine-bracken/

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01: The Disappearance of Billy Davies

May 25, 2020 • 39 mins

Billy Davies was 16 years old when he vanished one night after being out with his friends. There are no clear answers and minimal evidence, and 23 years on his family are left wondering where Billy is.

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Website — hometownhomicidepodcast.wordpress.com
E-mail — hometownhomicidepod@gmail.com

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Hometown Homicide Trailer

February 27, 2020 • 55 secs

The first episode of Hometown Homicide drops on 25 May 2020, subscribe to be updated when that happens! Until then, stay safe out there...

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