DESCRIPTION:
A couple living on a farm in Kempsey, Worcestershire, had been having issues with their septic tank for some time. Two maintenance companies had been employed to fix the problem, but frustratingly, it was still blocked. On July 12th, 2019, a third company sent out a worker to drain the septic tank on the 500-acre farm. While emptying the tank, the pipe suddenly became blocked. When the worker cleared the obstruction, he discovered a mass of human hair was causing the problem. He thought it was an unusual amount to find, but continued with his duties. Work stopped once again when another object was found. This time, it was more than just hair; it was a human skull...
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This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.
Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.
Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton
Narration, editing assistance, additional writing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.
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MUSIC:
Crooked Man by Wicked Cinema
Insurgent by Wicked Cinema
The right by Wicked Cinema
introspection by Shimmer
Driven to the Edge by Salon Dijon
Distances by Salon Dijon
Unexpected Turn by Moments
Memoir by Lincoln Davis
What You Do Not Know by Joshua Spacht
Constant Surveillance by JCar
Recognise by Grant Borland
Crescendo by Featherland
Don't Let Go by Alice in Winter
Tainted by Darkness by Cody Martin
Pursuit of Wonder by Cody Martin
Shadow Passage by Cody Martin
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https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/20234868.jury-hears-david-venables-suggested-fred-west-killed-wife-police-interview/
https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/20234454.kempsey-murder-accused-asks-septic-tank-body-wife/
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NEWSBANK
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