S14E03 | Kenneth Mackintosh (Monkseaton, Tyne and Wear, 1989)

On April 30, 1989, a 22-year-old man left his parent's home with his dad's double-barrelled shotgun and headed for a quiet Monkseaton area of Whitley Bay.

Over the next twenty minutes, he walked the streets opening fire on almost everyone he came across, killing 41-year-old Kenneth Mackintosh and injuring seventeen others in the process.

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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:
A FOND FAREWELL TO “UNCLE KEN.” (1989, May 5). Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 9.
Alleged shotgun kille faces 17 new charges. (1989, May 30). Liverpool Echo, 4.
Brookes, P. (1989, May 2). SUCH A NICE GUY: Favourite son who charmed the neighbours. Daily Record, 2.
Dunn, J. (1996, May 25). SATAN’S LOVE FOR A MAD STRANGLER. Daily Mirror, 5.
Fothergill, D. (1990, May 1). Horror film voice led loner on gun spree. Western Daily Press, 5.
Freddy, K., Pedley, T., & Davenport, M. (1989, May 1). POLICE QUIZ Mr NICE GUY. Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 1–3.
Girlfriend’s “shock” over remand. (1989, March 3). Scarborough Evening News, 2.
Hungerford warning sign. (1996, May 24). Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 2.
MAN ACCUSED OF MURDER. (1989, May 2). Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 1.
Man charged with shotgun rampage is unfit for trial. (1990, May 2). Dundee Courier, 14.
MAN KILLED, 14 WOUNDED BY GUNMAN. (1989, May 1). Dundee Courier, 9.
McNish, L. (1995, July 10). Secret hearing of gun tragedy. Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 8.
No new shotgun clamps planned. (1989, May 2). Edinburgh Evening News, 7.
Pedley, T. (1989, May 2). WE’RE SO SORRY: Parents’ sympathy for gun victims. Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 1–2.
Pupil boasted: I am the devil. (1990, May 1). Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 10.
RAMBO II: ONE DEAD, 14 WOUNDED BY GUNMAN. (1989, May 1). Daily Record, 1–3.
Rambo shooting report will go to Hurd. (1989, May 1). Liverpool Echo, 1.
SARTIN’S GIRLFRIEND TELLS OF SORROW. (1989, May 3). Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 16.
Shooting trial opens a year on. (1990, April 30). Scarborough Evening News, 2.
Shooting victim hit twice in the back. (1989, May 5). Newcastle Journal, 1–3.
Shootings accused is mentally ill, bench told. (1989, June 27). Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 3.
Shootings appeal raises £4,500. (1989, August 4). Newcastle Journal, 7.
SHOOTINGS: HURD ACTS. (1989, May 1). Cambridge Daily News, 1.
THE MAN THEY CALLED SATAN. (1990, April 30). Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 1–6.
Trelease, H. (1989, May 3). My boy is not a monster, says “shattered” father of accused. Newcastle Journal, 3.
TRIBUTES TO GUN VICTIM. (1989, May 1). Scarborough Evening News, 2.
Two blasts killed gun victim. (1989, May 4). Coventry Evening Telegraph, 4.
Unwin, B. (1989a, May 1). RAMPAGE OF TERROR. Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition), 1.
Unwin, B. (1989b, May 3). “Our gentle boy”: Sartin’s parents tell of anguish. Liverpool Daily Post, 4.
Unwin, B. (1996, May 25). Psychotic killer locked away. The Scotsman, 2.
White, S., & Crickmer, C. (1989, May 2). ACCUSED: The first picture of Rambo murder case man. Daily Mirror, 1–3.
Why? - a simple question from shooting victim’s grieving son. (1989, May 6). Newcastle Journal, 1–3.