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The Brutal Murder of Rachel Nickell

48 min · 26. maj 2026
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates.Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! ⁠⁠Click here to join: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink In 1992, Rachel Nickell was walking on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son when she was brutally murdered in broad daylight. The attack shocked the nation — not only because of its horror, but because of what followed: a deeply flawed police investigation, a controversial undercover operation, and the wrongful targeting of an innocent man. In this episode, we look at the murder of Rachel Nickell, the devastating impact on her family, and the long road to justice after the truth finally emerged years later. Produced by Podcast House This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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