A Very Public Murder: Episode 451

UK True Crime Podcast

True Crime, Society & Culture, Personal Journals

4.4 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

This episode is from East Anglia and looks at the story of 17 year-old Amanda Wagg. Amanda had so much going for her in life, but she was being abused by her boyfriend 22 year-old Shaun Thrower and despite doing all she could to leave him, Thrower turned up at her work one normal Wednesday to make one final attempt to reunite with Amanda. The consequences were shocking.

This episode also reflects on the warning signs of coercive and controlling behaviour, and the importance of early intervention in situations involving young people and abuse. If you, or someone you know are suffering any form of abuse, you are not alone and help is available from Refuge and their free, 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247.

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Writing Credit: Chris Wood

You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117

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1:02.9	Hello and welcome to episode 451 of the UK True Crime Podcast. I'm Adam. Thank you so much for
1:10.4	joining me for this story of murder in broad daylight from East Anglia.
1:15.0	But before we begin, let's set some context for the story with our guests a month and year game.
1:20.5	You ready? At number three in the UK music charts, it was the boss with the streets of Philadelphia.
1:27.3	Are you a fan? Hmm, I'm never sure.
1:30.9	In the US, the top spot was the sign from the Ace of Bass, and in Australia, their number
1:36.6	one album this year was Mariah Carey with Music Box. Maybe not the greatest selection,
1:43.4	but at least the Kings of Teadium weren't topping the charts. In the the greatest selection, but at least the kings of TDM weren't topping the charts.
1:47.3	In the news this month in Italy, Berlusconi triumphs in the elections, although I appreciate
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