Firestarter

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You should be able to leave your children for a sleepover, safe as houses, with someone who loves them so deeply she calls them her 'kidlets', shouldn't you? Lee-Anna Spiers and her partner Liam Timbrell had done just that, and looked forward to it for however many months, with all involved excited. Until the night of October 19th, 2012 - when it was to be the last sleepover anyone involved was to ever have... The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving children, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ [https://filmmusic.io/] and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]) * Literary Mind – SPRINTS * One Way Ticket - Eruption The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support [https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-sutherland13] References - available upon request. Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/] * Facebook Discussion Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1973169242968995/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/@tc_enthusiast] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImXAV3Qq-ssUqV0jGtJbtA?view_as=subscriber] * Website [https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/] * TTCE Merchandise [https://www.tshirtstudio.com/marketplace/the-true-crime-enthusiast-podcast-merch] * Patreon Page [https://www.patreon.com/thetruecrimeenthusiast] Remembering Lee-Anna, Liam, Skye, Bailey, and Charlie ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Pub Landlord Who Refused to Back Down: The Murder of Christian Thornton | Ep. 256

On the afternoon of August 11, 2019, customers at a popular pub in Widnes watched as landlord Christian Thornton confronted a man he had recently barred from the premises. For Chris, it was part of the job. As the long-serving landlord of the Hammer and Pincers, he had spent years looking after customers, serving pints, organising charity events, and helping make his pub a cornerstone of the local community. But what began as a routine confrontation would end in a shocking act of violence that devastated his family and sent shockwaves through Cheshire and beyond. Known affectionately as "Tigger", Chris was a devoted husband to Pam, a father of three young children, and one of the most recognisable faces in Widnes. Friends described him as kind, funny and always willing to help others. Whether he was supporting local musicians, raising money for charity, serving a cold beer to regulars or cheering on his children's sporting achievements, Chris was a man who put people first. His murder left not only a grieving family, but an entire town struggling to come to terms with the loss of a man who meant so much to so many. In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we examine the murder of Christian Thornton, the events that led to his fatal confrontation with Lee Abbott, and the investigation that followed. We explore the background tensions between the two men, the warnings and threats made in the days before the attack, the police investigation, Abbott's arrest, trial and conviction for murder, and the remarkable community response that saw hundreds rally around Chris's family. We also look at the wider concerns surrounding knife crime, pub safety, and violence in Britain's towns and cities. This is the story of a respected pub landlord, a senseless act of violence, and a community determined that Christian "Tigger" Thornton would never be forgotten. Exclusive content: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/britishmurders] - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues [https://audioalways.lnk.to/BritishMurders] 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. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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