During the Second World War, residents of Rayleigh were accustomed to the threat of bombs falling from the sky. But in July 1943, an explosion that tore through Hockley Road originated much closer to home. The case that followed would draw huge public interest and raise difficult questions about mental health, mercy, and criminal responsibility…
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Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.
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MUSIC:
Causality by Matt Wigton
Evidence Board by CJ0
The Only One In The Room by CJ Oliver
Apex Program by Cody Martin
Every Life Matters by Cody Martin
Firewall by Cody Martin
Far From Home by Cody Martin
Illusion by Cody Martin
Kings Guard by Cody Martin
Double Agent by Hill
Down To The Wire by Rhythm Scott
Memories Of Future Events by Hill
Race Against Time by Moments
My Unbelief by Hill
Sleep by Stephen Keech
Harboring by Salon Dijon
True Crime Investigation by Rhythm Scott
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