A Forgotten South Yorkshire Murder / Edith Paton / David Hollidge

The Long Wait / Carol & Allen Morgan

Jul 8, 202650 minSummary

This episode of They Walk Among Us explores the harrowing 1981 murder of Carol Morgan, a case that remained unsolved for over forty years. Carol, a shopkeeper in Linslade, Bedfordshire, was found brutally killed in the storeroom of her business. Despite the investigation becoming one of the largest in Bedfordshire Police history, involving thousands of interviews and witness statements, the perpetrator initially evaded capture. The episode details the strained dynamics of Carol’s marriage to Alan Morgan, who was openly having an affair and struggling with the shop's financial instability. On the evening of the murder, Alan took Carol’s children to the cinema, providing himself with an alibi while she was killed. Although he was a person of interest from the beginning, he was never arrested at the time. The narrative follows the cold case investigation initiated decades later by Detective Superintendent Carl Foster, which finally uncovered the truth behind the conspiracy. The hosts provide a chilling look at how arrogance and manipulation can hide the truth for decades, highlighting the tragic impact on Carol’s family and the persistence required to finally secure justice for a victim long erased from history.

Death by Degrees: Rayleigh Bath Chair Killing / Archibald & Eric Brown

Jul 5, 202630 minSummary

This episode of They Walk Among Us explores the grim 1943 murder of Archibald Brown, a disabled mill owner from Rayleigh, Essex. Archibald, who had lost the use of his legs, was killed instantly when an anti-tank grenade—a Hawkins No. 75—detonated beneath his wheelchair during an afternoon outing. The explosion also severely injured his nurse, Elsie Mitchell. The investigation soon turned toward Archibald’s 19-year-old son, Eric, a soldier who had recently returned home on leave. Authorities discovered that Eric had access to such explosives at his military base and possessed the knowledge to adapt one for a blast. While Eric initially denied involvement, he eventually confessed, claiming his motive was to end his father’s suffering and relieve his mother, Dorothy, of the domestic drudgery and abuse she endured. The subsequent trial focused heavily on Eric’s mental health, with defense experts arguing he suffered from schizophrenia and could not distinguish right from wrong. Despite these arguments, the jury found him guilty but insane, leading to his indefinite detention. The hosts provide a detailed look at this unusual case, highlighting the family's turbulent history and the devastating impact of the explosion on all involved.

Gavin Plumb Has Entered The Chat / The Planned Abduction of Holly Willoughby

Jul 1, 20261h 9mSummary

In this episode of They Walk Among Us, the hosts examine the chilling case of Gavin Plumb, a man whose dark online fantasies culminated in a meticulously planned plot to kidnap and harm television presenter Holly Willoughby. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of an undercover officer who infiltrated an online chat room where Plumb and other like-minded individuals openly discussed abduction, rape, and murder. The episode details how Plumb transitioned from mere internet chatter to taking concrete steps toward his goal, including assembling a toolkit of restraints, shackles, and chloroform. Listeners are walked through the timeline of the investigation, which led authorities to intercept Plumb’s plans just in time. Beyond the specific plot against the celebrity, the podcast explores Plumb’s history of violent behavior, including previous convictions for attempted abduction and false imprisonment. By analyzing his past actions and the digital evidence recovered from his devices—including deepfake imagery and reconnaissance documents—the hosts provide an unsettling look at a predator who had spent years fixating on controlling and harming women, highlighting the thin line between dangerous digital ideation and real-world violence.

Horror on St Austell Railway Viaduct / Steven Hoskin

Jun 24, 20261h 6mSummary

This episode explores the harrowing case of Steven Hoskin, a vulnerable man with learning disabilities whose life ended in tragedy in St Austell, Cornwall, in 2006. The hosts detail Hoskin’s history, describing him as a kind-hearted and trusting individual who often struggled with social isolation and being taken advantage of by others. The narrative shifts to the arrival of Darren Stewart and his girlfriend, Sarah Bullock, who effectively took over Hoskin’s flat. The investigation revealed that for months, Hoskin was subjected to systematic psychological and physical abuse by Stewart, Bullock, and a group of local teenagers. The perpetrators groomed their victim, forcing him to act as a servant and eventually fabricating false allegations that he was a paedophile to justify their sadistic violence. The podcast meticulously examines the events leading up to the night Hoskin was found dead at the foot of a railway viaduct. Through court testimonies and forensic evidence, the episode highlights the failure of the support systems meant to protect someone as vulnerable as Hoskin, ultimately examining how a combination of manipulation, group mentality, and cruelty led to a senseless and preventable death.

Abduction, Torture & Vacuum Cleaners: The Kidnapping of Billy Gillolney

Jun 21, 202622 minSummary

This episode of They Walk Among Us recounts the harrowing abduction and torture of Billy Gillolney, a former warehouse worker who became the target of a brutal interrogation. In March 1991, Gillolney arrived at his former workplace in Reading to meet a friend, only to be ambushed by three men. Convinced that Gillolney possessed information regarding over twenty thousand pounds worth of missing high-end vacuum cleaners, the assailants dragged him into a vehicle and subjected him to a two-hour ordeal of extreme violence. The victim was beaten with truncheons, run over by a car, threatened with being set alight with petrol, and eventually thrown unconscious into the freezing waters of the Grand Union Canal. Despite the trauma, Gillolney survived and sought help. The subsequent trial at Oxford Crown Court focused on the roles of the three accused men: Christopher Hampton, John Murphy, and Kevin Lane. The episode examines the disturbing decision by those in charge of the business to bypass the law and use violence to recover their losses. Ultimately, the jury delivered guilty verdicts, shedding light on a chilling case of self-appointed justice gone wrong.

What Lies Beneath: A Son's Burden / Debbie & Andrew Griggs

Jun 17, 20261h 7mSummary

This episode of They Walk Among Us explores the long-standing mystery surrounding the 1999 disappearance of Debbie Griggs, a devoted mother-of-three who vanished from her home in Deal, Kent, while pregnant with her fourth child. For two decades, the case remained unsolved, with her husband, Andrew Griggs, consistently maintaining that she had walked out on her family due to postnatal depression and marital strife. The hosts detail how investigators eventually dismantled Andrew’s narrative, exposing a history of domestic abuse, financial manipulation, and the grooming of a teenager. Key evidence, including the suspicious state of Debbie’s abandoned car and inconsistencies in Andrew’s timeline, formed the backbone of a renewed circumstantial case that finally brought him to trial in 2019. The episode delves into the emotional toll on Debbie’s parents, who spent years searching for the truth, and the chilling behavior of a husband who seemingly expected the police to arrive at his door long before they finally did. It is a compelling look at how persistence in forensic investigation can eventually bridge the gap between suspicion and justice, even after twenty years.

Alarm at Gartnavel Hospital / Joyce and Jim Harkins, and Peter Flynn / James Harkins

Jun 10, 202645 minSummary

This episode explores the harrowing case of James Harkins, a mortuary technician who carried out a brutal triple murder at Glasgow’s Gartnavel General Hospital in 1980. The podcast details how Harkins, having previously been remanded to a psychiatric facility for an attempted murder charge against his four-year-old son, managed to escape due to severe systemic failures. After walking out of the hospital grounds, he armed himself with a scalpel and confronted his estranged wife, Joyce, at her workplace. He murdered Joyce, their young son, and Joyce’s brother, Peter Flynn, in a calculated act of violence. The narrative follows the chilling aftermath, during which Harkins confessed his crimes in graphic detail to a colleague, Ray Murray, while holding Murray’s family hostage. The episode highlights the extraordinary bravery of a neighbor, Frank McKily, who intervened to subdue the killer before police could arrive. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the hosts examine the administrative negligence that allowed a known violent offender unsupervised access to hospital grounds. This case remains a grim reminder of how misjudgments within the legal and psychiatric systems can lead to devastating consequences for innocent victims.

The Unsolved Murder of Philip Green

Jun 3, 202652 minSummary

The episode explores the tragic and unsolved murder of eleven-year-old Philip Green, who vanished on March 31, 1970, in the Sea Mills suburb of Bristol. After an extensive search, Philip’s body was discovered on a local golf course the following day, having suffered fatal blunt force trauma. The hosts detail the investigation, which prompted a massive police operation involving both local forces and specialists from Scotland Yard. Despite hundreds of interviews, house-to-house inquiries, and public appeals at major events, the killer remained elusive. The narrative examines the intense atmosphere of fear that gripped the community, leading parents to enforce strict supervision of their children and residents to fundraise for a reward to encourage information. The investigation explored several leads, including reports of suspicious men seen in the area and potential sightings of Philip on the day he died, but each trail eventually went cold. Through testimonies and contemporary accounts, the episode highlights the profound impact of this unsolved mystery on the local residents, the frustration of the investigators at the time, and the enduring questions surrounding a case that continues to haunt the history of Bristol.

Academic Potential. Personality Disorder. Pathological Hatred / Christopher Gore

May 27, 202640 minSummary

This episode of They Walk Among Us explores the harrowing 1991 murder of Dr. John Gore, a respected nuclear scientist, and his wife, Ruth, in their Gloucestershire home. The tragedy unfolded when their daughter, Catherine, arrived for a Sunday visit to find the house locked and discovered evidence of a violent struggle. The investigation soon centered on the couple’s son, Christopher Gore, a brilliant but troubled former university student with a history of mental health struggles and erratic behavior. After walking into a police station to confess, Christopher eventually detailed a chilling, calculated plan driven by an inexplicable and pathological hatred for his parents. The hosts examine Christopher’s academic decline, his diagnosis of a personality disorder, and the disturbing parallels between his actions and the crimes of infamous killers he allegedly idolized. Throughout the proceedings, the podcast highlights the devastating impact on the family and the local community, detailing how a young man of immense intellectual potential descended into a state of mind that led him to commit such a brutal act of violence.