Send us a textVOTE for Killer in the family in this year’s True Crime Awards Listener’s Choice category – it only takes 2 minutes – thank you! True Crime Awards 2025 - Listeners' ChoiceOn 25 September 2000, Maeve Byrne was stabbed and killed by her husband, Stephen Byrne, in the village of Cuffesgrange, near Kilkenny in Ireland. Horrifyingly after killing his wife Stephen then took his two children – 10 year old Alan and 6 year old Shane and drove them off a pier in County Wexford, on the south coast of Ireland. They were both killed, and their bodies found two days later, with Stephen’s dead body found day after that. Deemed a crime of passion, Stephen’s horrifying murders will be remembered by all.This is the story of the Byrne Family.Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 · Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA· Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid· National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247· Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Flesh and Blood: Murder-Suicides that Haunt Ireland eBook : Tallant, Nicola: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store The crime of passion that destroyed an entire family | Irish IndependentBody is identified as the father of drowned boys – The Irish TimesTragic Stephen stabbed Maeve 4 times, then gave his 2 boys alcohol & drove them off the end of a pier to their deaths; INQUEST HEARS HOW DAD KILLED HIS FAMILY OVER WIFE'S AFFAIRS. - Free Online LibraryBoys' last desperate battle to escape `suicide' plunge car | Irish IndependentInquest into deaths of mother and sons opens – The Irish TimesStabbing and drowning tragedy wiped out family | Irish IndependentWexford’s litany of sadness tells depressing taleSupport the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton
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Episode 59 - Maria Nugara and Giuseppe Morreale
Send us a textVOTE for Killer in the family in this year’s True Crime Awards Listener’s Choice category – it only takes 2 minutes – thank you! True Crime Awards 2025 - Listeners' ChoiceOn the 28 May 2024 – just last year – 54 year old Maria Nugara was brutally killed by her husband who she was planning to divorce. Her son 29 year old Guiseppe Morreale stepped in to try and save her and was also killed. Husband and stepfather Calogera Ricotta was arrested immediately afterwards, was found guilty of their murders just a few days ago, and is now serving a life sentence for their murders. This is the story of Maria Nugara and her son Giuseppe Morreale.Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 · Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA· Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid· National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247· Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Ugley man found guilty of murdering wife and stepson - BBC News Wife wanted divorce before her killing, court hears - BBC News Ugley deaths: Mother and son who died at home had 'very close bond' | ITV News Anglia Essex family pay tribute to mum and brother who died in village | Saffron Walden Reporter Builder who slit the throats of his 'kind-hearted' wife and her son who tried to stop his frenzied attack after she served him divorce papers is found guilty of their murders | Daily Mail Online Ugley: Life sentence for killing mother and son | Essex Police Teenager tells court how he tried to stop builder husband stabbing mother-of-four repeatedly before he slit her throat when she asked for divorce | Daily Mail Online Credits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by: Clare Laxton Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)Music from Pixabay. Support the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton
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Episode 58 - Marie James, her children, and Emily Mather
Send us a textVOTE for Killer in the family in this year’s True Crime Awards Listener’s Choice category – it only takes 2 minutes – thank you! True Crime Awards 2025 - Listeners' ChoiceOn the 3 March 1892 in Melbourne Australia police discovered the dead body of a woman called Emily Mather. Over a week later her killed was captured, convicted and executed in Australia in May 1892. At the same time police in England found the dead bodies of Marie James and her four children Bertha, Mary, Sidney and Leala in a house in Rainhill near Liverpool. They had been killed the year before by husband and father Frederick Deeming. The same man who had killed Emily Mather. A family annihilator and bigamist, Deeming was a career criminal who made a life from duping and killing the women he deemed to love. He was also connected to another infamous serial killer who haunted the streets of London in Victorian England. This is the story of Marie James and her children Bertha, Mary, Sidney and Lila, and Emily Mather. Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid· Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health AmericaReferences Marie James - the Porthgain girl who married a murderer | Local folk / Trigolion yr ardal, Porthgain | Fishguard and Goodwick local historyThe case of Frederick Deeming: The true crime archive as publication event - The Australian National UniversityCasebook: Jack the Ripper - The Life and Crimes of Frederick Bailey DeemingThe Australian Ripper: Frederi–Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories – Apple PodcastsTHE DEEMING MURDERS OF 1891 – Ormskirk Historical SocietyEmily Mather | Monument AustraliaMarie (James) Deeming (bef.1853-1891) | WikiTree FREE Family TreeMemorial for Victorian murder victims? | St Helens StarThe Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper: Amazon.co.uk: Rubenhold, Hallie: 9780857524485: BooksCredits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by: Clare Laxton Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)Music from Pixabay. Support the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton
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Episode 57 - The Keller Family
Send us a textVOTE for Killer in the family in this year’s True Crime Awards Listener’s Choice category – it only takes 2 minutes – thank you! True Crime Awards 2025 - Listeners' ChoiceIn April 2012 41 year old Lynnette Keller and her 18 year old daughter Kaylene were shot and killed by husband and father Peter Keller in East Seattle. After killing his family Peter set fire to the house and then absconded to an underground bunker he had spent years building in the nearby mountains. A proclaimed survivalist Keller wanted to live without the burden of his wife and daughter and took his own life when police found his bunker days later. This is the story of the Keller Family. Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 · Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA· Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid· National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247· Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Lynnettee Keller Obituary (2012) - Portland, OR - The OregonianCamp Keller Murders // 371 - Going West: True Crime - Apple Podcast Lynnette Louise Rocha Keller (1970-2012) - Find a Grave MemorialPeter Keller, Wash. man suspected of killing wife and daughter, found dead in bunker, police say - CBS NewsWho is Peter Keller, the vlogger who murdered his family?Few answers in North Bend bunker killer Peter Keller's homemade video | Snoqualmie Valley RecordPeter Keller, killer of wife, daughter said: ‘I can always shoot myself’ | The Seattle TimesPeter Keller, Wash. man suspected of killing wife and daughter, found dead in bunker, police say - CBS NewsCredits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by: Clare Laxton Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)Music from Pixabay. Support the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton
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Episode 56 - Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt
Send us a textIn July 2024, just last year, Carol Hunt was at her home in Bushey near Watford with two of her three daughters – Hannah aged 28 years old and Louise aged 25 years old. Kyle Clifford – Louise’ ex-boyfriend came to the house to collect some belongings and murdered all three women. A violent man with a history of control, he has just been convicted of the murders and the destruction of nearly a whole family. This is the story of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt. Information and support · Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans · National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 · Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid· National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247· Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References The unimaginable pain of BBC star John Hunt: How racing commentator's world was shattered when Kyle Clifford murdered his wife and two daughters - but found comfort in his surviving child and sporting community | Daily Mail OnlineTributes paid to three women killed in ‘devastating’ Bushey crossbow attack | UK news | The GuardianQueens' School 'in shock' after Carol Hunt's murder | Watford ObserverCrossbow killer Kyle Clifford's twisted romance with Louise Hunt from control to red flags - Mirror OnlineBBC star John Hunt 'is the very best of men' who 'lived for his family' before wife & daughters were killed, pals reveal | The SunKyle Clifford: What we know about Bushey triple murder suspect | UK News | Sky NewsKyle Clifford crossbow murder aftermath - neighbour screams, manhunt and paralysing shot - Mirror OnlineTougher crossbow laws considered in bid to prevent violent attacks | The StandardWhat are the laws on crossbows and will the new government change them? | ITV NewsCredits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by: Clare Laxton Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)Music from Pixabay. Support the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton
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