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On Christmas Eve 2023 in Llandaff, Cardiff, 23-year-old William Bush was brutally murdered by his childhood friend Dylan Thomas. Thomas stabbed Bush 37 times, including 21 wounds to the neck, in a frenzied attack at the home they shared.

The night before the killing, Thomas stayed at his grandmother’s home in Rhoose before returning to Llandaff, claiming he needed to check on his dog. Evidence later revealed he had searched online for “anatomy of the neck” before the attack.

At trial, Thomas admitted manslaughter under diminished responsibility but denied murder. In November 2024, a jury found him guilty of murder. He was sentenced in January 2025 to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years.

William’s family described him as a “loyal, funny, and caring” young man with a promising future — a life cut short by senseless violence that left a community reeling and a family shattered.

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References:

• Hundred Families – The Victims, Wales
• BBC News
• South Wales Argus
• Mirror
• Sky News
• Wales Online
• South Wales Police

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary case of Daniel Andreas San Diego, the American fugitive who spent more than two decades on the run before his dramatic arrest in rural North Wales in November 2024.

San Diego, a committed animal rights activist and computer specialist from California, was linked to two 2003 bombings targeting companies associated with animal testing. Though no one was injured, the use of nail-packed devices and secondary explosions marked a chilling escalation in extremist tactics. When the FBI closed in, he vanished, eventually becoming the first domestic terrorism suspect placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.

For 21 years, he lived a ghostlike existence—surfacing in rumours from Hawaii to Europe—before quietly settling in Conwy, North Wales. Locals described him as a reclusive “American man,” unaware he was one of the world’s most sought-after fugitives. His arrest, carried out by armed officers with support from the National Crime Agency, stunned the community and made global headlines.

San Diego now faces extradition to the United States, closing a chapter that blends radical activism, international manhunt, and the quiet landscapes of North Wales.

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References:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn524g92gxzo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_edge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Andreas_San_Diego
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/czxv9wxrqeeo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vd55v5n7o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33exln14mgo
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/fbi-san-diego-north-wales-california-san-francisco-b2658126.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr7583ek1eo
https://www.gbnews.com/news/us/wales-news-fbis-most-wanted-terrorist-daniel-andreas-san-diego-court
https://www.deeside.com/fbi-most-wanted-terrorist-arrested-in-north-wales-after-over-20-years-on-the-run/#google_vignette

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In this episode, we head into the eerie depths of Clocaenog Forest in North Wales—a place shrouded in mystery and chilling true crime. Best known for the shocking 1985 discovery of an unidentified man found murdered near a forest track, Clocaenog has captured the attention of investigators and amateur sleuths alike for decades. We explore the crime scene, forensic leads, theories about the victim's identity, and how the case remains unsolved to this day.

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The murder of Marmie Stuart – a crime hidden in plain sight, and a body concealed for decades.

In 1919, 26-year-old Marmie Stuart vanished without a trace. A young woman with a troubled marriage and a bright future, her disappearance raised questions—but few answers. It wasn’t until over 30 years later that her remains were discovered in a remote cave in North Wales, her bones tucked behind a boulder in the darkness.

This episode unpacks the disturbing case of Marmie Stuart’s murder, the forensic breakthroughs that finally identified her, and the man long suspected of ending her life. We explore how Marmie’s story was nearly erased from history—and what it took to uncover the truth buried with her.

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On 14 October 1913, at 8:00 am, a catastrophic gas and coal‑dust explosion ripped through the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, South Wales. Almost 950 miners were underground—a single spark triggered Britain's worst mining disaster, killing 439 men and boys, and even took the life of one rescuer

This podcast revisits that fateful day with powerful storytelling: tracing the lives behind the numbers, exploring the systemic failures ignored by management, and uncovering the legacy of grief, resilience, and remembrance within a tight‑knit community

Join us as we piece together the human stories that lie amid the wreckage. From the tragedy of 1901 to the aftermath of 1913, we’ll examine how the voices of those lost still echo through time—and why their stories urgently need to be heard.

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In this gripping episode of Welsh Mysteries and Histories, we delve into one of Wales’ most haunting crimes — the brutal 1984 murder of Father Paul Hughes, a beloved Catholic priest found dead in his Carmarthenshire presbytery.

Titled A Parish in Mourning, this episode uncovers the chilling details surrounding Father Paul’s final hours, the community’s shock, and the strange silence that followed. Was it a robbery gone wrong, or something far more sinister cloaked in secrecy? We explore the police investigation, examine key suspects, and ask why—over four decades later—this case remains cold despite whispers of motive and opportunity.

Through archive accounts, local insight, and careful research, this episode paints a vivid picture of a parish gripped by fear, loss, and lingering suspicion. Join us as we revisit this tragic mystery and consider what it means when justice is never served.

Perfect for true crime lovers and history enthusiasts, A Parish in Mourning is a must-listen for anyone drawn to Wales’ most perplexing unsolved cases.

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The Skirrid Inn is said to be the most haunted and the oldest in Wales with a history that stretches over centuries. Once a court house and a place of execution, it's little wonder that ghosts are said to walk it's corridors. At one point, the infamous Hanging Judge was said to have graced it's hallways, and hundreds are said to have died.

But is this a story based in history, or is it stranger than fiction?

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Resources

https://www.skirridinn.com/

https://www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk/skirrid-inn/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skirrid_Inn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynd%C5%B5r_rebellion

https://www.landoflegends.wales/location/the-skirrid-mountain-inn-llanfihangel

https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-skirrid-inn/

https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/george-hanging-judge-jeffreys/

https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-skirrid-mountain-inn-llanfihangel-crucorney

https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2002/10/31/ancient-inn-has-links-with-notorious-hanging-judge/

https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/the-skirrid-mountain-inn/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jeffreys,_1st_Baron_Jeffreys

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Join Mags in extending Spooky Season as she explores the mystery of the Cŵn Annwn in Welsh folklore.

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Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).

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Both hosts have access wmm@kay-page.com.

Sources

Pembrokeshire Folk Tales Christine Willison

Ceredigion Folk Tales Peter Stevenson

Myths from Wales Louisa Tarver (2024)

https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/tag/cwn-annwn/

https://mysterioustimes.co.uk/2024/07/21/the-cwn-annwn/

https://www.pucaprinthouse.com/post/mythical-beasts-of-wales

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PucaPrinthouse?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1292082397

https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/51995

https://cmrosens.com/2019/12/19/welsh-gothic-tropes-iv-the-cwn-annwn/

https://stephraemoran.com/cwn-annwn/

https://monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Cwn_Annwn