Robert Higgins

On September the 7th 1974, 30 year old Tom Hewitt had been at his garage on Bright Street in Bury. At around 11:30am, a co-owner of the garage turned up and found Tom with severe head injuries. He later died from his injuries. Despite appeals, a reconstruction and a £10 000 reward, Tom's case is still unsolved and his family deserve answers. Important information provided by:Contemporary articles- https://www.findmypast.co.uk/https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/14647529.retired-police-officer-reveals-shock-after-being-falsely-linked-to-murder-of-bury-manhttps://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6012248.tv-may-help-solve-murder-27-years-ago/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6004604.no-new-evidence-27-year-old-murder/https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5948127.sons-appeal-in-bid-to-trap-killer/https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/6005923.new-tv-plea-but-1970s-murder-stays-a-mystery/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/son-offers-10000-to-catch-killer-1192643Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

In the early hours of the 14th August 1982, Gurcharan Singh Landa or John Landa as he was commonly known was stabbed 87 times in the taxi that he drove in Nottingham. A huge investigation was launched with a witness even seeing the murder take place however since then his murder has remained unsolved. I have worked with John's family to raise awareness of his case.Important information provided by:Many thank to John's family for their support of the episode.Contemporary articles provided by: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-19384706https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-19200976https://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2012-08-14/nottingham-taxi-driver-murder/Further listening on Stephen Sylvester and Pardeep Sangha's murders : https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-the-taxi-cab-murders--24893107Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

On the 27th of August 2020, suspicious bin bags were reported floating in the River Stour in Sudbury in Suffolk. The bin bags were found to contain human bones and this person was named the Sudbury Man. To this day, this man is still unidentified despite the fact that he was murdered and suspicions possibly lying with organised crime.Important information provided by:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-67100568https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-65788577https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-57247318https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53989185https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-62666656https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58360276Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

On the 3rd of January 1978, 19 year old Jill Brown went to work as she usually did in Dovercourt in Essex. It was the first day back after the Christmas holidays and she would always walk to work at her job at a laundry. Her sister and parents waited for her to get off the bus after she finished but she never came home. They haven't seen her since and they deserve some answers.Important information provided by:https://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/au/about-us/cold-and-unsolved/jill-brown/https://www.themissingpodcast.org/jillbrownhttps://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-women-desperate-find-sister-8714800https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-08-31/sisters-desperate-to-solve-45-year-mystery-of-missing-woman-for-mum-91Jill's missing person profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/jill-brown-97-000614Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

In the afternoon of the 29th June 1964, 15 year old Yvonne Laker was travelling on a train from Southampton back to her boarding school in Maidstone. After being waved off by her Grandad she set off. Part way through the journey, Yvonne's body was found in the toilet in the compartment. Her throat had been cut with a glass bottle. The awful scene was hard to believe as is the fact that her murder is still unsolved. Important information provided by:https://www.findmypast.co.uk/- All contemporaryarticles.https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2205806.brutal-railway-murder-that-shocked-a-nation/Sponsor of todays episode: https://www.factor75.com/Unseen50Code Unseen50 for 50% off. Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

On the 13th of January 1978, Anthony Culverwell returned to his home in Bath, Somerset. He expected to see his wife Beryl at home as usual but he couldn't find her anywhere. That was until he opened the garage door. He found she had been murdered and tied up with twine. There was no sign of a break in and she was in a locked garage. To this day we are asking who murdered Beryl Culverwell?Important information provided by:All contemporary articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/cold-case-who-murdered-beryl-1418071http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2652277.stmFurther reading: https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/who-was-the-widcombe-hill-killerMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

In the early hours of the morning on the 28th of December 1997, 37 year old Deborah Steel left the Royal Standard pub in Ely where she was the landlady. She was heading to her home around a mile away. She would never contact her family or friends again and no one has seen her since. In 2014, her missing person investigation would be reclassified to a murder.If you have information about this please contact:Police on 101Crimestoppers: 0800555111Cambridgshire police: https://www.cambs.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/Important information provided by:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-29252566https://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/22765353.police-appeal-help-solve-case-ely-landlady-went-missing-20-years-ago/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64002245https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/deborah-steel-missing-ely-landlady-14066874https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-32378089https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-29252566https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-29043818All contemporary articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

On the 29th of July 2006, a man driving through the village of Wooburn Green in Buckinghamshire came across the smouldering body of 23 year old Beata Bryl. Beata had come from Poland to the UK for a better life and sadly had lost her life at the hands of a brutal killer. That brutal killer has never been found and Beata's murder is still unsolved.Important information provided by:https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/11274870.beata-bryl-police-launch-fresh-appeal-eight-years-on-from-her-murder/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/modern-slavery-national-referral-mechanism-and-duty-to-notify-statistics-uk-july-to-september-2023/modern-slavery-national-referral-mechanism-and-duty-to-notify-statistics-uk-quarter-3-2023-july-to-september#:~:text=From%20July%20to%20September%202023%2C%20the%20NRM%20received%204%2C138%20referrals,to%20September%202022%20(4%2C579).https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/sep/09/immigration.immigrationandpublicserviceshttps://news.sky.com/story/beata-bryl-murder-cctv-released-in-new-appeal-10394948https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-28630308https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/new-appeal-over-2006-murder-of-woman-beaten-to-death-and-set-alight-9636469.htmlhttps://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/1514656.beata-bryl-inquest-violent-killer-still-large/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/6416867.stmMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

Day 12 of 12 days of Missing Person episodes throughout December. On the 18th of September 1992, Stephen Preston was last seen at his home in Bebbington on the Wirral. This was the last time his family saw him and he has not been located since.Important information provided by:https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/gentle-kind-funny-man-who-21477601https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/who-steven-preston-what-sparked-12803391https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2017-03-27/man-missing-for-more-than-20-years-may-have-been-killed-and-buriedhttps://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/steven-preston-man-who-went-missing-24-years-ago_uk_58d8e8e6e4b02a2eaab58107Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

Day 11 of 12 missing person episodes throughout December.On the 8th of June 2021, 36 year old Philipe Fraser left his home above the Hootananny pub in Brixton, South London. He was carrying two rucksacks and was spotted on CCTV. This would be the last sighting of Phillipe however it was later found out that he may have travelled to the Alps. Phillipe is still missing.Any tips please contact police on 101 or visit Phillipe's missing person proflie: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/philippe-fraser-21-002312The family have also pointed people to submit information via an email address: [email protected] information provided by:https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/family-missing-brixton-bartender-now-20904522https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/family-very-concerned-well-loved-20833227https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rose-leslie-missing-cousin-philippe-fraser-b1869239.htmlMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862