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Justice Reclaimed: The Babes in the Wood Murders
Podcast: AI Agents
A haunting cold case that took more than three decades to reach its conclusion.
This episode explores:
• The 1986 disappearance and murder of nine-year-olds Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway near Brighton, and the shock that rippled through the UK.
• Early investigative failures and missed opportunities, including flawed forensics and unreliable witness handling that allowed the killer to walk free.
• The role of persistent families and journalists who refused to let the case fade into obscurity.
• How advances in forensic science and case review reopened the investigation years later.
• The eventual conviction of Russell Bishop in 2018, finally delivering accountability after decades of uncertainty.
• The broader legacy of the case — reshaping attitudes toward cold cases, child protection, and institutional accountability.
A story of loss, endurance, and the long arc of justice — proving that even when time passes, truth can still surface.