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On the morning of October 9, 2006, the fire service was called to a property at Barnagh Park in Donaghadee, where 77-year-old widow Matilda "Tilly" Campbell lived.
Tilly was pronounced dead at the scene, but none of her injuries appeared to be fire-related. She had been murdered by a burglar whose face was all too familiar.
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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:
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Douglas, D. (2006a, December 6). Arrest after OAP’s body found in burning home. Belfast Telegraph. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/arrest-after-oaps-body-found-in-burning-home/28112217.html
Douglas, D. (2006b, December 6). Police appeal to villagers rocked by Tilly murder. Belfast Telegraph. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/police-appeal-to-villagers-rocked-by-tilly-murder/28112272.html
Family brands murderer “evil man.” (2009, September 18). BBC News. Retrieved July 14, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8262975.stm
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Man arrested over NI pensioner’s murder. (2006, October 10). The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/man-arrested-over-ni-pensioner-s-murder-1.797785
Man remanded over woman’s murder. (2006, October 13). BBC News. Retrieved July 14, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/6046666.stm
McDonald, A. (2009, June 23). Man is sentenced to life for murdering pensioner. Belfast Telegraph. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/man-is-sentenced-to-life-for-murdering-pensioner/28483928.html
‘Monster’ sentenced to 23 years for brutal murder. (2009, September 19). Belfast Telegraph. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/monster-sentenced-to-23-years-for-brutal-murder/28495589.html
Payne, W. (2012a, February 21). MURDER PROBE AS WIDOW DIES. The Mirror. Retrieved July 14, 2024, from https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/murder-probe-as-widow-dies-703110
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