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When 26-year-old Karena Bigg-Wither offered 19-year-old Ian Haywood a place to stay one evening at her parents' luxury 17th-century cottage when they were out of the country, she did so out of the kindness of her heart.
Confronting Haywood the following morning when she noticed him attempting to steal some of her parents' valuables, Karena had no idea that doing so would endanger her life.
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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:
Bennetto, J. (2002, January 23). Couple’s attacker had been jailed for murder. The Independent. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/couple-s-attacker-had-been-jailed-for-murder-9252934.html
Bravery of knife maniac’s victim. (2002, January 28). The Argus. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/5137292.bravery-of-knife-maniacs-victim/
Cheston, P. (2012a, April 12). Girl, 17, slashed 35 times. The Standard. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/girl-17-slashed-35-times-6331316.html
Cheston, P. (2012b, April 12). Trucker found guilty of stabbing. The Standard. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/trucker-found-guilty-of-stabbing-6331050.html
Clough, S. (2002, January 23). Judge jails masked attacker for the rest of his life. The Telegraph. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1382360/Judge-jails-masked-attacker-for-the-rest-of-his-life.html
Distress of murdered girl’s father. (1983, September 27). Farnborough News, 1.
Hoskins, J. (2023, November 2). Ian Hayward - labourer who killed tried again after release. Daily Echo. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23894216.ian-hayward---labourer-killed-tried-release/
Karena buried. (1983, September 30). Farnborough News, 20.
Karena: Girl on “stolen goods” charge. (1983, October 25). Aldershot News, 1.
Karena murder inquest delayed. (1984, February 28). Aldershot News, 1.
Knife attacker is jailed. (2002, January 22). The Argus. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6766566.knife-attacker-is-jailed/
Knife attacker was freed killer. (2002, January 22). BBC News. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1776041.stm
Knifeman starts life sentence. (2002, January 23). The Argus. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/5137531.knifeman-starts-life-sentence/
LOOT IN HOTEL ROOM “FROM MURDER SCENE.” (1983, November 25). Farnborough News, 18.
Man gets life for attack on young couple. (2002, January 22). The Telegraph. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1382295/Man-gets-life-for-attack-on-young-couple.html
Murder charge. (1983, December 13). Aldershot News, 5.
Murder charge. (1984, January 13). Farnborough News, 1.
Psychopath was freed to kill again. (2002, January 23). The Argus. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/5137532.psychopath-was-freed-to-kill-again/
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YOUTH JAILED FOR MURDER. (1984, May 4). Aldershot News, 14.
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