Episode 54 - A Family Affair: The Murder of Gemma McCluskie

On 1st November 2001, the body of a young woman was discovered in a suitcase at the side of a road in North Yorkshire. Months later, her murder was connected to a missing persons investigation in London. This episode explores this brutal and senseless crime that police worked tirelessly to solve.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Documentary: Critical Evidence: Season 2 Episode 5   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/landlord-gets-life-for-sticky-tape-murders-112426.html   http://www.blackkalendar.nl/c/3581/Kim%20Kyu%20Soo   https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Askham_Richard   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2881803.stm   https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=YKvBDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT64&lpg=PT64&dq=tate+modern+tape+used+in+kyu+soo+kim&source=bl&ots=aYn-LRPxpb&sig=ACfU3U23vbkuxLd5aN4Xq2iTZkU6jefyTg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFpI3X6dDxAhUwQUEAHSlNABEQ6AEwBnoECAwQAw#v=onepage&q=tate%20modern%20tape%20used%20in%20kyu%20soo%20kim&f=false https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/landlord-suffocated-women-with-tape-vr5whwhv5qf   https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7911958.gift-tape-used-for-murder-court-told/ https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7912241.students-were-tortured-court-told/   https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7912139.tortured-bound-and-suffocated/   https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/landlord-jailed-for-sadistic-tape-murders-d6lpzkjt9sw   https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/landlord-guilty-of-sticky-tape-murders-7222654.html   https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/killer-may-have-claimed-more-lives-7224147.html   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1676871.stm

Breck Bednar was just an ordinary 14 year old boy who spent time with his family, went to church on Sundays and excelled at school. Then, he met a boy online called Lewis who changed everything.  This episode follows Breck’s story and how Lorin and Barry Bednar’s lives were forever changed in February 2014. We also discuss the very real dangers of meeting people in real life, who you’ve only spoken to online.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Breck’s Last Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZIYSCE-ZjY&t=197s    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76xyOl-t4CM   https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/6/3/breck-bednar   Full 999 call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zh9zS21wi8    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47283872   https://www.surrey.police.uk/police-forces/surrey-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/2018/brecks-last-game-film/    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p18PdpnivQ   https://www.prweek.com/article/1674419/case-study-brecks-last-game-film-goes-viral   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-30776738   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-essex-45576031   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Breck_Bednar   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30786021   https://www.prweek.com/article/1674419/case-study-brecks-last-game-film-goes-viral

On May 12th 2007, the small quiet community of Manheim Township in Pennsylvania was rocked when an unknown person killed three members of the Haines family in their home. The killer remained unidentified for weeks, despite several hopeful leads in the case. This episode explores this senseless and brutal crime that remains motiveless to this day.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Documentary: Unusual Suspects - The Perfect Family https://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/01/father_of_triple_murderer_post.html   https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2017/01/25/a-tragic-ending-to-a-horrible-drama-convicted-of-murders-as-a-teen-he-killed-himself-in-prison/   https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20070523_A_quiet_community_in_fear_of_a_faceless_killer.html   https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kreider-alec-devon-photos.htm   https://pennsylvaniaparanormal.tumblr.com/post/173864562978/a-motiveless-crime-alec-kreider-and-the-haines   Book: Refuse to Drown - Tim Kreider 

On December 21st 2002 on a cold rainy morning in Upton, Peterborough, an off-duty fireman was cycling home when he noticed a burning smell in the air. The smell was something that he was all too familiar with… the smell of burning flesh. This episode explores this bizarre case where a victim remained unidentified for almost a year and the police used the remains of an old memo to track down their murder suspect.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Documentary: Critical Evidence    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4382872.stm   http://www.armeniapedia.org/wiki/Nishan_Bakunts   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4382872.stm   http://www.armeniapedia.org/wiki/Hovannes_Amirian   https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/ahead-new-forensics-show-robbie-9001428   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4382872.stm   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4360636.stm   https://www.alamy.com/armenians-nishan-bakunts-28-left-and-his-father-in-law-mischa-chatsjatrjan-44-bakunts-was-convicted-at-norwich-crown-court-and-jailed-for-life-for-the-murder-of-armenian-gangster-hovhannes-amirian-and-chatsjatrjan-received-three-years-after-he-was-convicted-of-assisting-an-offender-image372085800.html

On March 1st 2012, EastEnders star Gemma McCluskie disappeared from her home in Hackney, London.  This episode explores Gemma’s last known movements on that day and we discuss the investigation that followed the discovery of a body in Regent’s Canal.    ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: CCTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXpLrmeIpU   Documentary: Crimes That Shook Britain - Season 8 Episode 3:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B08D7SXBHY/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_2LIVgA_4_14    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21227557   https://www.bustle.com/p/where-is-tony-mccluskie-now-gemma-mccluskies-murder-is-the-subject-of-this-c5-doc-18145092   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctZckCGHdsU   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=layWM0XBWDs   https://expressdigest.com/gemma-mccluskies-father-gives-up-on-forgiving-son/   https://www.bustle.com/p/where-is-tony-mccluskie-now-gemma-mccluskies-murder-is-the-subject-of-this-c5-doc-18145092#:~:text=As%20reported%20by%20the%20Guardian,minimum%20term%20of%2020%20years.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemma_McCluskie   https://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/crime/eastenders-actress-gemma-mccluskie-trial-brother-tony-slashed-body-100-3437754   https://www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library/recent-cases/criminal-cases/r-v-dunne-2013 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22107964

On 27th January 2017, Chandra Lawson was shot dead by her husband whilst she stood next to their two year old son. From the outset, Bryan Lawson claimed self defence. He said that he had been abused by his wife for years. In this episode we discuss the blinding evidence in this case and the fact that the entire shooting was recorded on the couple’s home security system. We also explore whether we think this was a case of self defence or whether it was cold blooded murder.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Accused: Guilty or Innocent: Wife Killer or Self Defence?    https://deadline.com/2020/04/accused-guilty-or-innocent-ae-malcolm-brinkworth-interview-1202912224/ https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/04/bryan-steven-lawson-beth-chandra-lawson/ https://eu.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2020/04/10/hawkins-county-homicide-featured-a-e-true-crime-show/5132271002/   https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-bryan-steven-lawson-do   https://meaww.com/tennessee-man-murders-vet-wife-2-year-old-domestic-abuse-aand-e-accused-guilty-or-innocent-episode-1-429704   https://qnewshub.com/entertainment/bryan-steven-lawson-beth-chandra-lawson-5-fast-facts-you-need-to-know/ https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-bryan-steven-lawson-now/

On January 14th 1975, 17 year old Lesley Whittle was abducted from her bed in Shropshire, England. A ransom note demanding £50,000 was left in her family’s living room.  This episode discusses the case that sent ripples of shock throughout the country and that uncovered a notorious criminal operating in the North of England.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode:   https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/neilson-donald.htm   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30800357   https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/donald-neilson-the-black-panther/crimes   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/ailing-black-panther-serial-killer-donald-neilson-wanted-die-inquest-hears-8026647.html   https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/45-years-on-kidnap-murder-3741128   https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/01/16/40-years-on-the-tragic-story-of-lesley-whittle-remembered/   https://www.itv.com/news/central/2015-01-14/shropshire-heiress-kidnapped-from-her-own-bed-40-years-ago-today

On December 17th 2010, Joanna Yeates was seen on CCTV buying cider and a pizza before walking home to her flat in Clifton, Bristol. On December 19th 2010, Joanna’s boyfriend returned home to their flat to find Joanna’s phone and bag there, along with the ciders she had bought from the shop. Joanna, however, was nowhere to be seen. There was no sign of a struggle, no forced entry into her home and no evidence at all to indicate what had happened to her. This episode explores the police investigation that followed Joanna’s disappearance, the part the media played in casting suspicion on the wrong man and the subsequent trial that followed.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode:   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/oct/28/joanna-yeates-case-vincent-tabak   https://www.channel4.com/news/vincent-tabak-guilty-of-joanna-yeates-murder   https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/joanna-yeates-killer-who-killed-vincent-tabak-christopher-jefferies-581538   https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/tabak-vincent.htm   https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Joanna+'was+strangled'+MURDER+HUNT+IS+LAUNCHED+OVER+DEATH+OF...-a0245366135   https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8254165/Joanna-Yeatess-killer-could-have-avoided-CCTV.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joanna_Yeates#cite_note-DailyTelegraph-20110112-avoided-40   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jan/04/joanna-yeates-facebook-appeal   https://www.channel4.com/news/joanna-yeates-murder-landlord-still-being-questioned   https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/joanna-yeates-eccentric-landlord-christopher-jefferies-be-focus-new-itv-drama-8922063.html   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/christopher-jefferies-was-vilified-murder-he-didn-t-commit-now-he-s-privacy-crusader-9217643.html   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25625572   https://www.ft.com/content/22eac290-eee2-11e0-959a-00144feab49a   https://web.archive.org/web/20140325173152/http://news.sky.com/story/827021/joanna-yeates-family-statement-in-full

Mia had always wanted to travel the world and when she finished college she did just that. She started in Morocco and travelled all over, until she settled in Australia. When Mia’s visa ran out, she decided to undertake the 88 days agricultural work that was required to extend her visa. At the farm she met another Brit, a man named Tom Jackson. Unfortunately, neither Mia or Tom would ever make it back to England.  This episode explores the violent murders of Mia Ayliffe-Chung and Tom Jackson and we delve into the horrors surrounding the 88 days working visa.  ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode: Documentary: Long Way From Home https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-10/mia-ayliffe-chung-rosie-ayliffes-mission-to-protect-backpackers/8677272?nw=0 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-01/mia-ayliffe-chung-north-backpacker-non-inquest-findings/12412482 https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/french-backpacker-who-killed-two-at-queensland-hostel-will-be-sent-home-20200701-p5582w.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-08/mother-of-killed-british-tourist-backpackers-need-safety/8331966 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mother-mia-aycliffe-chung-backpacker-killed-donald-trump-terror-attack-australia-hotel-queensland-white-house-a7568371.html https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/french-backpacker-who-killed-two-at-queensland-hostel-will-be-sent-home-20200701-p5582w.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-43660290  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/mia-ayliffe-chung-british-backpacker-stabbed-tom-jackson-australia-a7219761.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-10/mia-ayliffe-chung-rosie-ayliffes-mission-to-protect-backpackers/8677272?nw=0   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-38910466 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Home_Hill_stabbings https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12001205/brit-sex-attack-hours-murder-australia-hostel/  

Paula Ramsden was a kind and caring mother of two, from Sussex in England. On 9th January 2000, Paula died suddenly and her husband, Paul Ramsden, has been the one and only suspect in her death.  This episode explores how Paula died and whether it’s possible that her death was just a bad accident.    ******************************************************************************* Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Infraction, we value your support more than you know! If you liked what you heard, please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people and please tell your friends! We are on Instagram @infraction.thepod. If you want to support our show and get bonus content, you can do so at www.patreon.com/infractionthepod thank you! If you have a case you want us to cover, please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/8RL9wSbu6DZeBa5D8   Our theme music is the work of the very talented Joseph McDade. Sources used in this episode:   https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/you-had-motives-to-kill-your-wife-6329186.html   https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6761507.tragedy-family-consider-action/   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/apr/16/paulkelso#:~:text=Mrs%20Ramsden%20died%20after%20she,and%20was%20having%20an%20affair.   https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Cliff+death+suspect%27s+a+bully..he+stole+my+wife+and+ruined+my+dreams%3B...-a084974833   http://www.kochhars.com/2/hi/uk_news/england/1931390.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1941812.stm   https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Husband+of+cliff-plunge+wife+%27capable+of+murder%27.-a084828855   https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/you-had-motives-to-kill-your-wife-6329186.html   https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-109836/Open-verdict-wifes-cliff-death.html   https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/5133022.cliffs-death-no-new-inquiry/   https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6718465.family-to-sue-husband-of-cliff-victim/   https://www.standard.co.uk/news/you-had-motives-to-kill-your-wife-6329186.html   https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6761557.husband-branded-a-control-freak/   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1941812.stm   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1931390.stm   https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/checkout/?productId=nyytq4zthbvwsoliojugwyzzmyzha3dt&offerId=freetrial1-website-monthly-PC259&campaignId=839X&ICID=Escenic_overlay_generic_paywall_generic_subscribecta&redirectTo=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuknews%2F1391009%2FIt-all-points-to-the-husband-says-coroner.html   https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/paula-ramsden-murder-case-at-eastborne-magistrates-court-britain-380316q   https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Cliff+death+suspect%27s+a+bully..he+stole+my+wife+and+ruined+my+dreams%3B...-a084974833   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/apr/16/paulkelso