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Sinister South

Written by: Rachel & Hannah
  • Summary

  • Join Rachel and Hannah on the Sinister South Podcast as they explore the shadowy corners of South London. Each episode digs into the gritty true crime stories that have left their mark on the local streets of South London. They’ll introduce you to the victims and dissect the mysteries while giving you a taste of the places these dramas unfolded. It’s not all doom and gloom; Rach and Han also have plenty of nonsense to chat about! So whether you're a true crime buff or just curious about the darker tales from their neck of the woods, pull up a chair, tune in and join the mischief!

    Want to get in touch with us, or request an episode? You can email us here: sinistersouthpodcast@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • The historical case of Jane Maria Clouson and The Viper of Kidbrooke Lane
    May 29 2024

    Episode 3 sees Rach and Han step back in time *queue Dr Who music* to 1871, Kidbrooke near Greenwich as Rach discusses the brutal murder of Jane Maria Clouson.

    Jane was a "Maid of All Work" for a Greenwich-based family ", The Pooks", and Edmund, the youngest son, was undoubtedly fraternising with the help! So much so that he got Jane pregnant... and then Jane is found clinging to life at the side of a muddy road saying only, "Let me die".

    Hear the chilling "unsolved" (ahem) case that still has people talking today, hear why Rachel is a woman of the people and incredibly relatable, and just how eloquent Hannah is as we discuss class, love out of wedlock, and the frustrating importance of respectability to Victorian culture.

    Sources - Rach mainly used the following sources for her research:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jane_Clouson
    • Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane Book by Paul Thomas Murphy
    • https://www.foblc.org.uk/2008/01/true-story-of-jane-clouson-by-her.html
    • https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/jane-was-16-pregnant-and-brutally-murdered/
    • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38542670/jane-maria-clouson
    • https://katdevitt.com/2022/08/29/the-tragic-murder-of-jane-maria-clouson/

    Thanks for tuning in! If you loved diving into the dark corners of South London with us, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode of "Sinister South."

    Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Double Jeopardy: The cases of Cassandra McDermott & Kara Hoyt
    May 22 2024

    Episode 2 of Sinister South takes us to Streatham as Hannah tells the terrifying story of grade A monster Mario Celaire and his brutal attack and murder of girlfriend Cassandra McDermott and attack of ex-girlfriend Kara Hoyt.

    Sounding like something out of an episode of Luther, this episode takes a hard turn into the world of terrifying domestic violence, which some may find difficult to hear, and ends with changes to the UK justice system as the result of an amazing will to survive.

    Sources used for this case include;

    • https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/03/rapist-killing-double-jeopardy
    • https://cassandracentre.org.uk/about-us/

    For anyone who is experiencing or knows someone who may be experiencing domestic violence in the UK, the following organisations are available to offer help and support.

    National Domestic Abuse Helpline
    Cassandra Centre
    Refuge
    Women's Aid
    Men's Advice Line
    Galop

    Thanks for tuning in! If you loved diving into the dark corners of South London with us, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode of "Sinister South."

    Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river...

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    1 hr and 1 min

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