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Murder in Cairo (Pt 1) - The Death Of Our Star Reporter

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3.91.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In 1977, David Holden, chief correspondent of the Sunday Times, was sent to Cairo to report on crucial peace talks between Egypt and Israel. A day later his body was found with a single gunshot wound in the back. The paper's editor sent a team of reporters to the region to investigate - but who killed Holden and why were questions that were never answered. The mystery remained unsolved for decades - until now.


In part 1 Peter Gillman, investigative reporter, describes the search for answers.


This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


Guests:

  • Peter Gillman, former Sunday Times reporter and co-author of Murder in Cairo
  • Emanuele Midolo, reporter, The Times and Sunday Times and co-author of Murder in Cairo

Host: Manveen Rana

Producer: Edward Drummond

Further reading: The Cold War murder of our star reporter — solved after 48 years

Clips: ITN, Getty

Photo: Stanley Devon for Times Newspapers Ltd.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com  



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