Episode 416: Theodore Durrant "The Demon in the Belfry" Part 2

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True Crime, Comedy, Exhibit C

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🗓️ 11 January 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Part two of Theodore Durrant is here and we start off with Blanche Lamont's body being discovered. When you hear the difference between the state of Blanche's body in comparison to Minnie's you will be absolutely baffled. But have no fear, Alaina shares with us a theory as to why both bodies were found in such different states. We then go through the trial and find out whether Theo will pay for these crimes with his life, or get off scot-free.

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