S13E10 | The Murder of Megan Newborough (Coalville, Leicestershire, 2021)

23-year-old Megan Newborough was captured on her family's Ring Video Doorbell getting into her car at 7.32 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Within an hour of that haunting footage, Megan was murdered by the very person she'd gone to meet.

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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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