Send us a textIn November 2007 29 year old Lorraine McGovern and her five children – Caroline, Sean, Bellina, Clodagh and James - were killed in a fire in their home in Omagh, Northern Ireland. The fire was set deliberately by Lorraine’s partner Arthur McElhill who also died in the fire. McElhill was a convicted sex offender who groomed and abused many teenage girls including his partner Lorraine. A review into the murders found that authorities could not have stopped their deaths – I am not so sure. This is the story of the McElhill 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 Independent Review Report of Agency Involvement with Mr Arthur McElhill, Ms Lorraine McGovern and their children - June 2008 | Department of Health ‘Help me, I’m burning’ - chilling last words of Omagh blaze teen | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk BBC News - Who was Arthur McElhill? BBC News - Sex abuser McElhill killed his family in Omagh fire McElhill fire deaths: Relatives sue for damages - BBC News McElhill fire murder house in Omagh is demolished - BBC News It's 10 years since NI mum Lorraine McGovern and her five children were killed in a house fire by the children's father, Arthur McElhill - their friends and neighbours tell how that horrific night continues to haunt them | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Northern Ireland Assembly debate McElhill/McGovern Tragedy in Omagh: 8 Feb 2010: Northern Ireland Assembly debates - TheyWorkForYou Adolescence links: Adolescence: ‘I left the No 10 roundtable with a sense of optimism.’ | The Children's Society 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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BONUS - Analysis of Netflix's Adolescence
Send us a textThis bonus episode is my analysis of the Netflix show Adolescence. A drama by Stephen Graham which follows the story of Jamie – a 13 year old boy – who is arrested for the murder of a classmate – Katie. It explores incel culture and misogyny amongst young people and apparently the Prime Minister has committed to showing it in all schools as part of relationships and sex education. This is my analysis of Netflix’s Adolescence. 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 Watch Adolescence | Netflix Official Site BBC Radio 4 - You Do Not Have to Say Anything - Available now https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rcurtismoss_adolescence-incel-manosphere-activity-7312821136289849344-wD7u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAfUq8MBRW8XXSFMuThikAO8MQzj_QGJgdQ What Is Incel Culture And Where Did The Term Come From? Prime Ministers Question Downing Street opens doors to Adolescence creators for vital discussion on protecting our children - GOV.UK Parliamentary debate Netflix drama Adolescence shines light on 'growing problem' - PM - BBC News 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 62 - The Austin 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' Choice In July 2000 31 year old Claire Quinn and her two children – 8 year old Kieran and 7 year old Jade were killed by husband and father Phillip Austin in Northamptonshire in the UK. He also killed the family’s two dogs. Absconding after he murdered his whole family Austin was found and arrested a week later in the Lake District. Initially trying to plead not guilty to the murders Austin was found guilty of murder and given three life sentences. This is the story of the Austin 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 Phillip Austin's scarring familicide of his wife and young children | Crime+Investigation UK Phillip Austin - Wikipedia BBC News | UK | Hidden rage drove father to kill Phillip Austin (The Northampton Family Annihilation) | British Murders Podcast (S03E03) | True Crime 'He should be in prison for life’: Prolific Northampton murderer who killed his wife, children and dogs in 2000 up for parole Victims' family 'totally disgusted' after brutal Northampton murderer denied parole, but recommended for open prison Phillip Austin: Triple killer will not be moved to open prison - BBC News 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 61 - UPDATE - 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 and murdered all three women. A violent man with a history of control, he was convicted of the murders in January this year and has just been convicted of raping Louise as well. Clifford will spend the rest of his life in prison for the horrific destruction of nearly a whole family. This is the update episode for Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt. 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 Killer in the family episode 56 on Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/12MQvoVqtwgSgkPkkZwuut?si=mmx1IGGGQL6ZuTKgRReP3w Talks with Dr Shafer podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/when-home-isnt-safe-identifying-risks-for-femicide/id1723838159?i=1000698691511 Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford to be sentenced for triple murder - BBC News Kyle Clifford trial latest: Killer who murdered BBC commentator's family found guilty of rape during attack | UK News | Sky News Kyle Clifford's calculated murder plot from posing as sister to twisted mum deceit Twisted world of Andrew Tate-obsessed crossbow killer: Love rat Army dropout Kyle Clifford was cheating on Louise Hunt with TWO women and banned her from wearing make up or going out without him | Daily Mail Online First he stabbed the mother, then cruelly violated his ex for two and a half hours before killing her and her sister with a crossbow: How 'evil' Kyle Clifford's murSupport 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 60 - The Byrne 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' 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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