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They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime

Truth Or Dare Confession / Fatal Heysham House Fire

They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime

They Walk Among Us

True Crime

4.56.8K Ratings

🗓️ 11 January 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In the early morning hours of May 28th, 2018, as usual, Levens Drive was peaceful. Shortly after 4 AM, however, an early riser in the neighbourhood noticed the distinct aroma of smoke in the air. As she glanced out of her bedroom window, she could see that her neighbour’s bungalow was up in flames, with thick black smoke billowing from the windows. She immediately called the Fire Service and then hurried outside, where she was met by a disturbing sound cutting through the passing smoke. Although the noise was muffled, it sounded like a woman screaming for help…


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This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson.


Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton


Narration, editing, additional writing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.


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0:00.0

Do, do, do...

0:03.5

Bampa!

0:07.1

Bampa! Bampa! Bampa! Bampa!

0:09.9

Okay, enough Rasmataz!

0:12.8

But it's not every day a new scratch card drops.

0:15.0

With the new set for five years scratch card from the National Lottery,

0:19.3

you could win five grand a month, every month,

0:21.8

for five years. Pick up yours in store today and get scratching. Search Dream big place

0:27.1

mall. Rules procedures and game specific rules apply. Place must be 18 or over.

0:45.3

This episode contains distressing themes and descriptions of violence.

0:53.1

This podcast is intended for a mature audience. Listener caution is advised.

1:01.7

They walk among us as part of the A-cast Creator Network. Old historic buildings, fine yellow sand, and a rocky coastline on Half Moon Bay make Hesham a charming destination.

1:24.5

There are scenic views across Lakeland Fells and Moreorkham Bay, but the seaside town in Lancashire is not all picturesque landscapes.

1:34.3

It's impossible to ignore the somber grey concrete of the power station.

1:40.3

Located on the outskirts of Hesham is Levin's Drive, a quiet residential neighbourhood consisting

1:48.5

of predominantly semi-detached bungalows that back on to rolling fields.

1:54.7

The vast majority of the residents are of retirement age.

1:59.3

In the early morning hours of May 28, 2018,

2:04.7

as usual, Levin's Drive was peaceful.

2:09.3

Shortly after 4 a.m., however,

2:12.2

an early riser in the neighbourhood noticed the distinct aroma of smoke in the air.

2:19.0

As she glanced out of her bedroom window,

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