Against All Odds: The Unbelievable Story of Alison Botha

British Murders with Stuart Blues

Stuart Blues

True Crime

4.7 • 699 Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa.

As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha is not a murder story. Instead, it's an awe-inspiring account of survival.

I feel compelled to issue a severe content warning for this episode because it contains alarming and graphic elements. I have no problem admitting that I was uncomfortable hearing some aspects of the raw and brutal nature of what happened to Alison.

Nevertheless, I believe it is crucial to shine a light on it as it showcases the remarkable strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.

In December 1994, Alison was abducted in the city of Gqeberha, known as Port Elizabeth at the time, and subjected to a brutal assault by two men that seemed destined to end in tragedy. Left for dead in a remote location, she faced insurmountable odds against survival.

Lorraine recounts Alison's incredible escape, her fight for justice and her unwavering dedication to empowering violence survivors.

***If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or rape, dedicated helplines are available to provide guidance, resources, and a listening ear to survivors. Here are some UK-based helplines that specialize in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault:

Rape Crisis England & Wales | 0808 500 2222 | rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland | 08088 010 302 | rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Rape Crisis Northern Ireland | 0800 0246 991 | rapecrisisni.org.uk
The Survivors Trust | 08088 010 818 | thesurvivorstrust.org
SurvivorsUK | 02035983898 | survivorsuk.org

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0:31.9	This podcast contains elements that may be alarming to some listeners.
0:36.6	Listener discretion is advised.
0:38.8	You are now listening to British Birds.
0:42.2	This will cry podcast. Hello everyone and welcome to British Murders.
1:01.3	I am your host, Stuart Blues, and this is a off-season collab episode with my good friend Lorraine Perdon,
1:10.1	formerly of Once Upon a Nightmare.
1:13.5	Been on the show a few times.
1:16.8	If I check my website, it'll tell me, yeah, a few times.
1:21.3	Here's why this episode's happening.
1:23.3	Two reasons.
1:24.9	Well, yeah, two reasons.
1:26.5	The first is it's an end of a season.
1:31.1	So it's the perfect chance to do something a little bit different just to keep the interest there.
1:37.4	But the main reason is I've just come back from CrimeCon.
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