Trevors Episode 4 of Season 2 is here! In this episode, Rach tells us the story of the baffling case of Noel and Marie Brown, a father and daughter found murdered in Deptford, South London, under circumstances that seem more suited to a crime thriller than real life.

Was Noel targeted because of his past? Was it a grudge, a gambling win gone wrong, or something else entirely? And how did Marie, a devoted mum just trying to check on her dad, end up caught in this grim scenario? With no signs of forced entry and a trail of theories that twist and turn like Deptford’s backstreets, we explore the investigation, the evidence, and the questions that still leave everyone scratching their heads.

Sources used in this episode include:
https://news.sky.com/story/victim-in-deptford-double-murder-had-limbs-removed-11178660

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42264659

https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/crime/marie-brown-noel-brown-case-deptford/

https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/crime/peckham-marie-brown-noel-brown-murder/

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/deptford/marie-brown-noel-brown-theory-deptford-peckham/

https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/news/missing-limbs-of-murdered-father-in-double-slaying-still-not-recovered/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/11/police-identify-suspect-in-deptford-double-murder-inquiry

https://news.sky.com/story/dismembered-sex-offender-noel-brown-may-have-been-dead-for-days-11166426

https://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/first-pictures-dad-daughter-found-885011

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nursery-worker-found-murdered-may-disturbed-killers-dismembered-fathers-body-124350449.html

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/15714570.noel-brown-may-have-died-days-before-he-was-found-strangled-in-flat/

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Produced and hosted by Hannah Williams & Rachel Baines
Mixed & edited by Purple Waves Sound (A.K.A Will)

This week, we delve into the life and baffling death of Christopher Marlowe, Elizabethan playwright, suspected spy, and Deptford's most controversial tavern guest. From his ground-breaking plays like Dr Faustus to the rumoured espionage and heretical whispers that surrounded his life, Marlowe was nothing if not intriguing. But was his death really just an overreaction to splitting the bill (or as we now call it, “The Reckoning”), or was there something far more sinister afoot?

Rach and Han chat through the many theories—from political assassinations to espionage gone awry, and even the wild suggestion that Marlowe faked his own death and moonlit as Shakespeare. Naturally, there’s some side-questing into pubs that stood the test of time, why Deptford will always be iconic, and how to ensure your friends don’t murder you over mozzarella sticks.

Pour yourself a drink, settle in, and join us for this romp through history.

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Episode 2! After some debate over whether Hannah is secretly joining a Juice Plus cult, we're diving into a case that's as shocking as it is heartbreaking: The Lambeth Slavery Case.

This week, we're unravelling the story of Aravindan Balakrishnan - better known as "Comrade Bala" and his radical Maoist cult that turned into a house of manipulation and mind control in Brixton South London. For over three decades, three women lived under his psychological grip, isolated from the world, and subjected to cruelty disguised as ideology.

We explore how political ideals spiralled into paranoid, control and abuse, the bravery it took to break free, and the system that allowed this to happen for so long. It's a story of strength, resilience and the ultimate fight for freedom.

Sources in this episode include:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambeth_slavery_case

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/jan/27/the-cult-next-door-review-tracing-an-extraordinary-case-of-slavery-in-south-london

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/25/slavery-london

https://www.channel4.com/news/slave-house-couple-lambeth-leaders-1970s-political-cult

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-slaves-case-the-maoist-past-of-comrade-bala-and-his-wife-the-couple-suspected-of-holding-three-women-against-their-will-in-lambeth-8963236.html

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-cult-next-door-the-moaist-cult-leader-who-kept-3-women-prisoner-in-brixton-for-30-years_uk_5887517be4b0f94bb304fded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyEs1Gg_SF0

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25066006

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/lambeth-slavery-case/

Produced and hosted by Hannah Williams & Rachel Baines
Mixed & edited by Purple Waves Sound (A.k.a Will)

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Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter, or www.sinistersouthpod.co.uk. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...

We’re back, Trevors! It’s Season 2, and Hannah is kicking things off with a massive case that shaped South London’s history—the tragic story of Damilola Taylor. But before we get into the heartbreak, we’re catching up on New Year’s resolutions, caravans in Devon, and the questionable merits of sharing shoe shopping tips with cab drivers.

Then, we dive deep into the case that shocked the nation: Damilola’s bright future, the devastating events of 27th November 2000, and the legacy his family created in his memory. It’s a tough one, but we’re here to honour his story and explore the lasting impact it has had on youth violence and systemic change in South London.

Sources used in this episode include:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11848488

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13231057/what-happened-damilola-taylor-ricky-danny-preddie-richard-taylor-dies.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Damilola_Taylor

https://www.forensic-access.co.uk/cold-cases/damilola-taylor/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-55059793

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4287383/damilola-taylor-how-old-death-schoolboy-stabbed/
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/may/18/youthjustice.politics1
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200203/ldlwa/21209wa1.pdf

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/explainer-who-was-damilola-taylor/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4791094.stm

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/dec/10/ukcrime.justice

https://benkinsella.org.uk/knife-crime-increased-by-80-percent-in-last-10-years/#:~:text=Figures%20released%20by%20the%20Office,increase%20over%20the%20past%20decade.

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/datasets/policeforceareadatatables

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Well Trevors... we've made it to the end of season 1, and so just for you, we've done a "selection box" of murder from South London. Turns out, we have ZERO CHILL when it comes to festive crime, and while we thought we'd find a couple of tales about santa claus robbing a shopping centre etc... we just found more death and destruction!

So get cosy with your mulled wine, and settle down to hear 5 cases which took place over the Christmas period in South London from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day.

We're then having two weeks off and will be back with a BIGGIE in the new year!

Also...since we recorded the episode, the youth in the Kacey Clark case has been jailed for 6 and a half years for her murder.

Sources for this episode include:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgxw1w7p48o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cljygg2lg0ro
https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/bermondsey/kacey-clarke-teenager-jailed-for-fatally-stabbing-woman-on-christmas-eve-in-bermondsey/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/bermondsey-london-police-old-bailey-cctv-b2639772.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-60432206
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59741334
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10502989/Hitman-24-dressed-litter-picker-GUILTY-Beqiri-murder.html
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/drunk-driver-jailed-lillie-clack-charlie-hilton-carshalton-met-police-b1059462.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/lillie-clack-drink-driving-licences-b2415217.html
https://www.roadpeace.org/bereaved-mum-warns-of-the-devasting-impact-of-drink-driving/
https://archive.voice-online.co.uk/article/two-south-london-men-jailed-christmas-attack
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2719155/Thugs-jailed-stabbing-man-11-times-children-Christmas-Day-row-festive-party.html
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/14564713.mottingham-man-chris-fruen-guilty-of-manslaughter-after-stabbing-patrick-mulroe-to-death-on-boxing-day/
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-stabbed-to-death-on-boxing-day-in-south-london-a3144721.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35182226

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Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter, or www.sinistersouthpod.co.uk. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...

Episode 31, and this week we're looking into the callous murder of Sarah Mayhew. This case is a really recent one, with the perpetrators not having been sentenced yet so expect some updates in the future! Listen as Hannah walks us through the details of the case as we understand them, and help us untangle the concept of how in a "killer couple" the woman always seems to be seen as less culpable than the man? The story is nasty so trigger warning, and we're still not too clear on exactly why Sarah had to tragically lose her life!

Plus, you can listen to how unhinged we both become in the run up to Christmas and how we're looking forward to a nice sit down! Reminder, we'll be taking a two week break over the festive period with Season 2 launching in January.

Sources used in this case include:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg75ml8j00o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgry595488do

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/sep/26/man-admits-sarah-mayhew-murder-london

https://sarahmayhew.muchloved.com/

https://insidecroydon.com/2024/09/26/killer-of-sarah-mayhew-has-previous-conviction-for-murder/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sarah-mayhew-murder-steven-sansom-b2619471.html

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/convicted-killer-admits-murdering-dismembering-30015101

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Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter, or www.sinistersouthpod.co.uk. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...

Episode 30 is here! This week, we’re taking a deep dive into some of South London’s most tragic stories tied to mental health care—and let’s just say, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. We talk about the harrowing murders of Ilona Czuper in Mitcham, Eileen Dean in Catford, Maureen Watkins in Peckham and Florise Corette in Brockley.

From heart breaking failings to moments that make you question how things could go so wrong, we’ll be unpacking cases that hit close to home. As always, there’s plenty of our usual banter (because we can’t help ourselves), but also a lot to think about when it comes to how we can do better. Grab a cuppa (or something stronger) and join us for a chat about the tough stuff, told with our usual mix of curiosity and dark humour.

Sources include:
https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwark/exclusive-investigation-reveals-at-least-50-killings-by-slam-patients/

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwark/exclusive-family-demands-answers-from-maudsley-after-their-mum-93-was-battered-to-death-in-care-home/

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/learn-from-our-tragedy-family-of-loving-woman-killed-by-her-own-schizophrenic-son-tell-maudsley/

https://www.merton.gov.uk/system/files/LBM%20Executive%20Summary%20Adela%20DHR%20%28Janaury%202023%29.pdf

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35988862

https://www.hundredfamilies.org/the-victims/london/

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/13382194.gilbert-corette-45-charged-with-murder-of-his-elderly-mother-florise-corette-81-in-lewisham/

https://maudsleycharity.org/about/our-history/#:~:text=South%20London%20and%20Maudsley%20NHS%20Foundation%20Trust%20(SLaM)%20was%20formed,Lewisham%20and%20Guy%27s%20NHS%20Trusts.

https://slam.nhs.uk/about

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This week, we unravel the devastating case of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, two sisters whose lives were tragically stolen during what should have been a beautiful celebration. From their bond as sisters to the horrific failures that compounded their family’s grief, we explore it all—including a killer’s unhinged “demonic pact” and the unforgivable actions of certain officers who were supposed to protect and serve.

But don’t worry, we start off light—venting about life’s infuriating little moments (looking at you, fire doors and car washes), and Hannah’s very pointed disapproval of Rachel’s excessive keyring collection. After the case, we shift gears with some good vibes, podcast updates, and the usual dose of chaotic chatter.

Grab a drink (trust us, you’ll need it for this one) and join us as we tackle one of the hardest stories we've told, with a sprinkle of South London humour to keep us sane.

Sources for this episode include:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/28/danyal-hussein-jailed-for-35-years-for-murdering-sisters-in-london-park

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59068720

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Bibaa_Henry_and_Nicole_Smallman

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-response-to-the-sentencing-of-danyal-hussein/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jun/12/london-sisters-nicole-smallman-bibaa-henry-murdered-stranger-police

https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Operation%20Turton%20-%20PUBLICATION%20COPY%20-%202022.pdf

Thanks for tuning in! If you loved diving into the dark corners of South London with us, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode of "Sinister South."

Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter, or www.sinistersouthpod.co.uk. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...