In December 2018, 20-year-old midwifery student Joy Morgan went missing after attending a

celebratory dinner with her local church group, Israel United in Christ, I-UIC.

Six weeks passed before she was reported missing, but by then, it were too late.

Six months later, fellow churchgoer Schofer L Israel was sentenced to life for her murder,

yet the location of her body remained a mystery.

In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues,

I explore one of London's most harrowing cases, a story that touches

on race, a controversial religious group, and the devastating impact of a lack of accountability

on a grieving family still searching for answers. Before we dive into the story, please

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Joy Morgan was born on February 12, 1998 and was actually premature. She arrived in the

world seven weeks early. Even so, she was full of fight from the start. She grew up in Battersea

down in South West London, where a mum Carol raised her and her siblings.

If you've never been to Battersea, just know that it's one of those areas that feels steeped

in history. You've got Battersea Park, perfect for family walks, and of course, the old Battersea

power station. Back in its day, that thing powered around a fifth of London. But since

being decommissioned in 1983, it's now turned into shiny new apartments and fancy shops. But for

the locals, it's still a massive reminder of the area's industrial past. There's also that long-running joke.

I don't know if you've heard of this or if it's just me,

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