The Unseen Podcast

On the 9th August 1982, 58 year old Edmund Simpson was working in the book shop that he had been working in for the past 36 years in Manchester city centre. His friend and partner found him in a pool of blood in the mid afternoon after he had been hit by several blows to the head. His case is still unsolved over 40 years later. Important information provided by: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/13...

On the 1st of March 2004, 23 year old Camille Gordon was working at the Blue Bunny club in Soho to fund her studies to become a nursery assistant. At just after 7pm, she was fatally stabbed in the doorway. The killer has never been brought to justice after 20 years. There is a £20 000 reward for any information about Camille's murder. Important information provided by; https://news.met.police.uk/n...

On September 28th 1990, 27 year old Andrew Bedford left his home in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire and did not return despite telling his girlfriend he would be home that night. Andrew has still never been found and the police believe that something may have happened to him. His family believe Andrew and definitely answers are still out there. Important information provided by: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

On February 9th 2022, a man entered a flat in Digbeth in Birmingham and stabbed 41 year old Jimming Zhang. He died from the fatal wounds and despite an extensive investigation by West Midlands police and obtaining a DNA profile, the killer has never been identified. Police are appealing for information and a £20 000 reward has been offered. Important information provided by: Forensics: CSI on BBC:...

On the 17th of October 1995, 52 year old Joy Hewer had spent the day helping out at a Christian mission in Walthamstow in London where she was a volunteer. That night Joy would be found murdered in her home. Why had someone committed this crime? Nearly 30 years later this case remains unsolved. I mportant information provided by: Contemporary reports: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/home https://www....

On November 6th 1985, 32 year old Phillip Nickson headed out to do his shopping in Stoke Newington, London. He never returned as on the short walk he suffered a violent blow to the head which killed him. There is very little information about this case out there so I would love to shine a light on this cold case. Important information provided by : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNoljvyABBo&t...

Today we are covering two appeals: Freda Green who has been missing since 2nd April 1972 and The Wark Forest man who has been unidentified since 1990. Both cases have had recent new appeals and are important to cover. Important information provided by: https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/24935701.new-appeal-find-missing-brierley-hill-woman-freda-green/ https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/...

On April the 8th 1981, 22 year old Caroline Harris- Reed travelled to London to see her friend Catherine. While in Catherine's home, the two women were attacked and Caroline was killed. A suspect was taken to trial for the murder but was not convicted. Caroline's murder remains unsolved. Important information provided by: All sources came from contemporary news articles from: https://www.findmypas...

Day 12 of 12 missing person episodes in December.  On the 13th of July 2000, Iwona Kaminska travelled to her job in Hammersmith, London from her home in Wandsworth. She had only arrived in the UK 4 days earlier from her home country of Poland however she was not seen on CCTV again. Iwona disappeared that day and has not been seen since. Her family want answers as to what happened to her that day n...

Day 11 of 12 days of missing person cases throughout December.  On November 1st 2024, 20 year old Lester McLennan went to visit the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. He never returned to where he was staying in Belfast and despite his bag being found he has not been. Do you have any information to help find Lester?  Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missing...

On the 26th of December 2012, 35 year old Sonica Hans left the flat in Bedford where she lived with her sister and brother in law. She was just nipping out to the shop but she never returned and hasn't been seen since.  Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/sonica-hans-13-000657 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshir...

On the 27th of May 2012, 27 year old Anthony Stammers left his home in Colchester to go and visit friends in London. He was due to attend his grandfather's funeral the next day but did not turn up. He hasn't been seen since. Important information provided by: https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-still-hoping-find-missing-8373059 https://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/a...

On the 9th of September 2017, 72 year old Cathryn Holdsworth went to her local Tesco supermarket in Halifax town centre. She got the bus home as usual. 10 days later her neighbour entered her home and found that she hadn't been there for several days and her walking frame was left behind. She hasn't been seen since. Important information provided by:  https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24...

On the 24th of September 1996, a man checked in to the Jolly Roger guest house in Margate in Kent. He gave his name and only checked in with a carrier bag and no other luggage. He was later found deceased in the room 3 days later. Authorities still do not know who he is.  Important information provided by: https://locate.international/appeals/margate-man https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm29388...

On January the 14th 1999, Matthew Reilly left his parents house in Barnstaple, Devon to go on his usual daily walk. He never returned though and his family have been searching for him ever since. Important information provided by: Matthew's missing person profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/matthew-reilly-99-000136 https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/heartbroken-devon-woma...

On the 28th of April 2003, Andrew Dill got off a train at Birmingham New Street. A witness spotted him on the Soho Road area of the city next day and he continued to text his family for just under a month before he went missing. Were these texts even sent from Andrew at all? Andrew Dill is still missing and his family deserve answers. Important information provided by:  Andrew's Missing People pro...

On the afternoon of Saturday January the 24th 1998, 30 year old James Harmon left his girlfriend's home in Romford in Essex to go and see a friend. He never returned and his car was later found abandoned. Police now believe that James' disappearance was a murder.  Important information provided by:  James' Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/james-harmon-98-000677...

Day 3 of 12 days of missing person episodes throughout December. On the 11th of May 2017, 64 year old Patricia Finnie went to visit a friend on Riviera Drive in Southend on Sea where she lived. She has not been seen or contacted anyone since. Her family and friend have been looking for answers.  Important information provided by:  Patricia's missing people profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk...

Day 2 of 12 days of missing person episodes throughout December. On April 12th 2010, 64 year old Alan Murray left his home in Northfield in Birmingham and hasn't been seen since. He was considered vulnerable and left behind a son. His family deserve answers.  Important information provided by: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/heartbroken-family-issue-plea-to-help-153011 https://www...

In March 2024, a woman's body was recovered from the River Mersey close to Chorlton Water Park in South Manchester. This woman had no identifying belongings on her and Greater Manchester Police have since created a facial image reconstruction to help identify her.  Important information provided by: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/eight-months-truly-tragic-disc...

On the 23rd of March 1990, 34 year old mother of 3 Stephanie Whittaker left her home in Newport to go out with friends. Her journey was just a 10 minute walk down the road however she never made it. She hasn't been seen since.  Important information provided by: Contemporary reports: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/home https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/29862033/case-of-mum-who-vanished-off-face-of-earth...

On October the 9th 1967, a decomposed body was found in a copse close to Middlewich in Cheshire. It was found to be Herbert Wilkinson who had gone missing in June of that year. His murder is still unsolved and many questions remain.  Important information provided by:  Contemporary articles- https://www.findmypast.co.uk/home Music by: dl-sounds.com Follow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: http...

On the 11th January 1971, 52 year old James Keltie was found in the garage of his home. He had been bound, gagged and beaten in what officers believed was a robbery gone wrong. Despite a large investigation, his murder remains unsolved over 50 years later. Important information provided by:   https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/1867459/bound-gagged-and-beaten-brutal-perthshire-murder-remain...

On the 21st of November 2001, 50 year old Brian Hardwick was found dead in the garage in Huddersfield where he had worked for 23 years. Brian had no enemies and was loved by his family and those that he worked with. Since 2001, Brian's case has been left unsolved and his loved ones are desperately trying to find out what happened to him. Important information provided by: Contemporary articles- ht...

On December the 20th 1986, 31 year old Nigel Bostock was found in his home. He had been strangled and stabbed in his own bathtub. There were many mysteries surrounding how this murder had happened, who could have committed it and even how. This case is still unsolved today and deserves more attention. Important information provided by: Contemporary reports: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/home Crimew...