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In the early hours of January 22, 2008, 41-year-old Bernard Evans was stabbed by the 21-year-old daughter of his partner.
Despite emergency services being swiftly summoned, Bernard was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival.
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Disclaimer:
The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
References:
Accused ‘boasted of carving up’ murder victim. (2013, March 28). Wales Online. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/accused-boasted-carving-up-murder-2145158
Accused told me death ‘did my mum a favour.’ (2008, October 15). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3758290.accused-told-me-death-did-my-mum-a-favour/
Alleged murderer lied about heroin. (2008, October 8). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3739267.alleged-murderer-lied-about-heroin/
Ammanford killer Maxine Williams loses appeal. (2013, December 13). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/10877306.ammanford-killer-maxine-williams-loses-appeal/
Ammanford woman “wants to stay in jail.” (2010, October 20). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/8460943.ammanford-woman-wants-to-stay-in-jail/
Boy tells court of fatal stabbing. (2008, October 8). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7659865.stm
Community order for mum who attacked police officers. (2010, May 19). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/8172959.community-order-for-mum-who-attacked-police-officers/
Driving ban for accused’s mum. (2008, July 16). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3209800.driving-ban-for-accuseds-mum/
“I’ll carve him up - murder accused.” (2008, October 15). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3760909.ill-carve-him-up-murder-accused/
Killer to serve at least 13 years. (2008, October 29). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/sport/3801815.killer-to-serve-at-least-13-years/
Killer’s mum facing prison. (2010, March 24). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/5079722.killers-mum-facing-prison/
Maxine mother: Lock me up in prison, please. (2010, April 14). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/8097956.maxine-mother-lock-me-up-in-prison-please/
Mother’s partner murder planned. (2008, October 23). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7687596.stm
Murder accused appears before judge. (2008, February 6). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/2021696.murder-accused-appears-before-judge/
Murder accused “took drugs daily.” (2008, October 13). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7668464.stm
Murder accused “unreliable”, jury told. (2008, October 22). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3782084.murder-accused-unreliable-jury-told/
Murder charge over stab death. (2013, March 29). Wales Online. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/murder-charge-over-stab-death-2204982
Murder: jury out. (2008, October 27). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3795768.murder-jury-out/
Murder trial jury sworn in. (2008, October 6). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/3731676.murder-trial-jury-sworn-in/
Murder victim “bled to death.” (2008, January 30). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/2004348.murder-victim-bled-to-death/
Murder woman denies charge. (2008, April 23). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/2218648.murder-woman-denies-charge/
Murderer’s mum is spared prison. (2010, December 15). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/8738415.murderers-mum-is-spared-prison/
My Maxine is not evil, says killer’s mum. (2010, August 4). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/8309341.my-maxine-is-not-evil-says-killers-mum/
Parents “devastated” over death. (2008, January 24). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7206492.stm
South Wales Evening Post. (2008, February 13). The obituary notice of BERNARD JASON EVANS. Funeral Notices. https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/bernard+jason+evans/1883987
Stab accused “unreliable” witness. (2008, October 23). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7685469.stm
Stab killer jailed for 13 years. (2008, October 29). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7697386.stm
Woman guilty in stab murder case. (2008, October 28). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7693862.stm
Woman weeps during murder remand. (2008, January 25). South Wales Guardian. https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/1995630.woman-weeps-during-murder-remand/
Woman’s “threat to eat dead body.” (2008, October 7). BBC News. Retrieved July 30, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7656852.stm
