DESCRIPTION:
As she got to the top of the stairs, she noticed a dark mark on the carpet. She had been the last to leave the house earlier that evening and could not understand where the stain had come from. It had not been there before. Glancing towards her daughter's bedroom on the right, she saw the silhouette of a man with a head torch on. He was pointing what Laura thought was a gun directly at her…
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This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson.
Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton
Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton
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MUSIC:
Revenant by Clark Walker
Hol by Stephen Keech
The Predator by Phillip Mount
High Anxiety by Phillip Mount
At The Stroke of Midnight by Moments
Runner by Falls
Negative Thoughts by Craig Allen Fravel
Onward by Chelsea McGough
Negative Thoughts by Craig Allen Fravel
Astral Visions by AEROPLANES
Paths of Glory by Stephen Keech
Drifting In And Then Away by Be Still The Earth
REFERENCES:
DIGITAL ARTICLES
ISON HARRISON SOLICITORS
https://www.isonharrison.co.uk/blog/an-open-letter-to-the-home-secretary-regarding-a-change-to-crossbow-laws/
https://www.isonharrison.co.uk/blog/jury-return-conclusion-at-the-inquest-into-the-death-of-shane-adrian-gilmer/
https://www.isonharrison.co.uk/blog/ison-harrison-help-family-look-for-answers-in-tragic-death-of-shane-gilmer/
https://www.isonharrison.co.uk/blog/prevention-of-future-deaths-report-released-following-shane-gilmer-inquest/
https://www.isonharrison.co.uk/blog/uk-campaign-to-change-the-law-governing-crossbows/
THE EXAMINER LIVE
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/heartbreaking-last-words-shane-gilmer-20381924
HULL LIVE
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https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/my-daughters-dad-killed-maniac-5338678
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shane-gilmer-inquest-shot-crossbow-3664871
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/date-night-ended-unimaginable-tragedy-2415821
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shane-gilmers-girlfriend-share-story-5942263
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/dying-dad-shane-gilmers-heartbreaking-5294619
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/jury-says-shane-gilmer-unlawfully-5307436
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shane-gilmer-inquest-date-confirmed-5255364
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/killers-secret-loft-lair-used-5308423
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shane-gilmer-death-crossbow-killer-3664316
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/flags-flying-half-mast-crossbow-1070526
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/women-united-grief-hope-over-5446567
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/he-nicest-lad-you-could-1079561
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shane-gilmer-anthony-lawrence-crossbow-1061847
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/shocking-death-loving-dad-murdered-1063564
THE MIRROR
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pregnant-mum-begged-life-crossbow-23975588?_ga=2.131810191.1669073962.1641648881-215643623.1641573648
BBC NEWS
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-56750600
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-56734778
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-56724316
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-42702542
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-42702542
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-42674335
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-42693454
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-42684785
SKY NEWS
https://news.sky.com/story/crossbow-killing-man-facing-eviction-after-feud-with-neighbours-waited-in-their-home-before-shooting-inquest-told-12273672
THE GUARDIAN
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2021/apr/12/coroner-national-concerns-danger-of-crossbows
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/16/woman-who-lost-partner-in-crossbow-attack-wants-medieval-weapon-regulated
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/14/police-hunt-55-year-old-man-in-connection-with-crossbow-attack
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/28/priti-patel-orders-review-of-crossbow-laws-after-windsor-castle-incident
YORKSHIRE POST
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/inquest-into-the-death-of-shane-gilmer-who-was-killed-with-a-crossbow-by-his-neighbour-starts-today-3196358
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/suspected-crossbow-killer-found-dead-vehicle-north-yorkshire-after-major-manhunt-591785
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/east-riding-council-pays-moving-tribute-shane-gilmer-591371
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/date-confirmed-for-inquest-of-yorkshire-man-shane-gilmer-who-was-attacked-and-killed-with-a-crossbow-by-his-neighbour-3189611
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/crossbow-killer-eavesdropped-on-couple-for-a-year-on-listening-device-and-altered-darts-to-make-them-more-lethal-3200949
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/inquest-into-the-death-of-shane-gilmer-who-was-killed-with-a-crossbow-by-his-neighbour-starts-today-3196358
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/partner-of-yorkshire-crossbow-victim-says-home-office-law-review-is-bittersweet-3508566
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/crossbow-killer-took-revenge-by-shooting-neighbour-and-pregnant-girlfriend-at-yorkshire-home-after-being-served-eviction-notice-3198026
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/dying-fathers-final-message-to-pregnant-girlfriend-after-fatal-crossbow-shooting-revealed-3199331
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/donations-pour-give-man-killed-crossbow-attack-send-he-truly-deserves-1764817
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/police-confirm-body-man-wanted-east-yorkshire-murder-hunt-591724
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/police-name-victim-killed-crossbow-murder-manhunt-continues-yorkshire-village-591849
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/murder-latest-suspected-crossbow-killer-was-victims-neighbour-591792
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/crossbow-murder-what-we-know-so-far-police-continue-manhunt-after-yorkshire-village-attack-591828
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/murder-latest-suspected-crossbow-killer-was-victims-neighbour-591792
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