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Julie Harrison had always dreamed of becoming a mum, so when she finally welcomed her daughter Maisie into the world, her heart overflowed with joy.
To those on the outside, they were the perfect mother-daughter pair, inseparable in every way. But behind closed doors, Julie endured a private hell at the hands of her partner - Maisie's dad.
In a courageous act of defiance, Julie left him in November 2009, determined to build a better life for herself and Maisie. But just days after Christmas, when Julie turned up at the former family home with her 4-year-old daughter for an access visit, a devastating tragedy unfolded.
What happened next claimed the lives of all three family members, leaving behind a story of love, loss, and unimaginable sorrow.
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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.
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Aldershot family shooting inquest is opened. (2010, January 4). BBC News. Retrieved August 19, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8439486.stm
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