S16E01 | Christopher Hartley (Blackpool, Lancashire, 1997)
British Murders with Stuart Blues
Stuart Blues
4.7 • 699 Ratings
🗓️ 12 December 2024
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end for the 17-year-old.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, ending with the capture of his killer in Ireland.
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David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 0:00.0 | Disclaimer. This podcast contains elements that may be alarming to some listeners. |
| 0:05.0 | The case discussed in this episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. |
| 0:11.0 | While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. |
| 0:16.0 | Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. |
| 0:20.0 | You are now listening to British writers. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. |
| 0:24.2 | You are now listening to British Brothers. |
| 0:25.4 | This will cry. Podcast. |
| 0:47.0 | Hello everyone and welcome to British murders, the podcast focusing exclusively on listener suggested British murder cases. |
| 0:51.9 | I'm your host Stuart Blues and this is the first episode of season 16. |
| 0:54.7 | Before we get into it, let's break the ice. |
| 0:58.2 | The show's first opening icebreaker segment is this. |
| 1:01.4 | Do you facts that sound like both? |
| 1:06.4 | Did you know that England has more chickens than people? |
| 1:12.4 | At any given time, there's around two or three chickens for every single person in the country. |
| 1:16.6 | Now it's time for the show's final opening icebreaker segment. |
| 1:18.9 | Randal quote of the day. |
| 1:23.6 | Everything seems to taste better when you aren't allowed it yet. |
| 1:26.1 | That was said by Zoe Ball. |
| 1:30.4 | This case was requested by listener Kelly on Instagram. |
| 1:36.4 | We're in the seaside town of Blackpool this week, located in the northwest England County of Lancashire. It's 40 miles west of Preston, 23 miles west of Blackburn, and 202 miles northwest of London. |
| 1:46.0 | Here are five quick-fire facts about Blackpool. |
| 1:49.1 | Number one. |
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