Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.
35 Gosfield Street is the red/brown bricked building to the right, with Flat 5 on the first floor, top left with the window open. This is where Juliette Merrill was murdered
Welcome to the Murder Mile true-crime podcast and audio guided walk of London's most infamous and often forgotten murder cases, set within one square mile of the West End.
EPISODE SIXTY-SEVEN
On Thursday 5th April 1934, in Flat 5 of 35 Gosfield Street, 34 year old Juliette Merrill was murdered; it was a crime of passion committed by her boyfriend, investigated by the Police and convicted in a court of law, and although the case is now closed, the details of her life and death are a little sketchy… with one vital clue almost erased forever.
THE LOCATION
As many photos of the case are copyright protected by greedy news organisations (and I don't want to be billed £300 for copyright infringement again), to view them, take a peek at my entirely legal social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
I've added the location of 35 Gosfield Street, W1 where Juliette Merrill was murdered marked with a yellow !. It's up by the words 'Fitzrovia'. To use the map, simply click it. If you want to see the other murder maps, such as King's Cross and Paddington, you access them by clicking here
I've also posted some photos to aid your "enjoyment" of the episode. These photos were taken by myself (copyright Murder Mile) or granted under Government License 3.0, where applicable.
Gosfield Street as it looks today, an example of the "redacted file" and 35 Gosfield Street on the right
Credits: The Murder Mile true-crime podcast was researched, written and recorded by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne, with the sounds recorded on location (where possible), and the music written and performed by Erik Stein & Jon Boux of Cult With No Name. Additional music was written and performed as used under the Creative Common Agreement 4.0.
The music featured in this episode include:
Sources: Murder of Juliette Louise Merrill - http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1257733
Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 50 deaths, over just a one mile walk
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 Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.  Hey avid true-crime podcast listeners! Wow. I can tell you're eager to get your "lug-holes" into some seriously good, interesting and different true-crime podcasts. Well lucky you. On this blog, every week, I will be posting a Q&A by some of the best true-crime podcasters. This week, it's the turn of the awesome Katie Enos, creator of Weird on the Rocks.
Michael's thoughts: The great thing is that Weird on the Rocks does "exactly what it says on the tin" (as they saying goes). Each fortnight, Katie dives into the fascinating world of the strange, the unusual and the unexplained, whether involving the paranormal, conspiracy theories, true-crime tales or missing persons cases. I've just finished the latest episode on the tragic death of Princess Diana and it was excellent. As always, each episode is well-written, neatly researched and is told by Katie with care, compassion and heart. If you love diving into the world of the strange, check out Weird on the Rocks. Mx Q & A with Katie from Weird on the Rocks How did you get into true crime podcasting? I found myself listening to true crime podcasts ALL THE TIME. It’s truly an obsession for me, and I had the epiphany one day that I could create one too and make it exactly what I wanted. So after a few months of talking myself out of it, I took a leap of faith and started my own, and I’m so glad I did! What podcast (true crime or not) first inspired you? I think like many of us, Serial was the first podcast that really pulled me in and captivated me. It was like a whole new world opened up for me, and I was hooked. I started listening to My Favorite Murder religiously, which really resonated with me because it mixed in humor. But I think the podcast that really inspired me to start my own was True Crime Garage. As much as I love MFM and similar podcasts, I appreciate how TCG just gets straight to the point and takes their research seriously. That was the type of podcast I wanted to create. What’s been the best episode you’ve produced so far? I did a 3 part Zodiac series that I’m really proud of. The Zodiac has been my favorite case for a long time, and before I even got into the production of my podcast I knew I had to cover Zodiac. The case is very detailed and I put it at least 30 hours of research, and I am really happy with how the series turned out. Which case has been the biggest joy or headache to cover? I definitely think that the story of Jayme Closs has been the biggest joy to cover. Jayme is a 13 year old girl who’s parents were murdered in front of her, and she was abducted by their killer for almost 90 days. She was strong and brave enough to escape her captor, and he was recently sentenced to life in prison. I enjoyed covering this case because all though Jayme witnessed her parents being murdered, she was courageous enough to not become a victim herself, and the man who murdered her family has been brought to justice. If you had a time machine, which murder would you love to witness simply so you could say “oh, that’s what happened.” The first case that came to my mind was that of Steven Avery from the Netflix show Making a Murderer. This case captivated the whole country it seemed like and had everyone talking. I know many people who have very strong feelings regarding this case, and I myself go back and forth on whether or not I believe Steven Avery is guilty or innocent. I think it would be so cool to know the truth. I would also love to know the truth behind the Zodiac murders. I want to know who the Zodiac was, what was their motive, and if they are still alive today. Why should new listeners give your podcast a try? I think that my show is somewhat unique, because I cover true crime but I also mix in other weird content, such as reading creepy stories sent in from locals, and discussing unexplained phenomena. I believe that no matter what interests you, you can find one of my episodes you will like. I also spend a lot of time researching and writing my episodes. I take it very seriously, and have curated my show to be very straight forward and information packed, without the extra commentary and side conversations. So if you’re looking for a podcast that gets straight to the point and covers a variety of cases and topics while still being entertaining, I think you will enjoy my show. A big thank you to Katie for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out her podcast and website. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. . Stay safe my friends Michael.x Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 75 deaths, over just a one mile walk
Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.
HMV at 363 Oxford Street, W1, where Foot Locker used to be in 2011 and where Seydou was stabbed to death
Welcome to the Murder Mile true-crime podcast and audio guided walk of London's most infamous and often forgotten murder cases, set within one square mile of the West End.
EPISODE SIXTY-SIX:
On Boxing Day 2011, 18 year old Seydou Diarrassouba was stabbed to death outside of Foot Locker on Oxford Street, he was a promising young man from a good solid family who had a great start in life, and yet, believing that he had to carry a knife, instead of becoming someone great, he became just another statistic.
THE LOCATION
As many photos of the case are copyright protected by greedy news organisations (and I don't want to be billed £300 for copyright infringement again), to view them, take a peek at my entirely legal social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
The location of Foot Locker at 363 Oxford Street, W1 is marked with a blue ! in the far right. To use the map, simply click it. If you want to see the other murder maps, such as King's Cross and Soho, you access them by clicking here.
Here's some useful videos to go with the story; one the left is a tribute video created by friends of Seydou and right is some grainy footage of the aftermath.
Credits: The Murder Mile true-crime podcast was researched, written and recorded by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne, with the sounds recorded on location (where possible), and the music written and performed by Erik Stein & Jon Boux of Cult With No Name. Additional music was written and performed as used under the Creative Common Agreement 4.0.
The music featured in this episode include:
Additional sounds (not recorded by myself) include:
Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 50 deaths, over just a one mile walk.
 Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.  True-crime fans. If you're knee is constantly twitching as you struggle to find a new and exciting true-crime podcast, then jiggle no longer. On this blog, every week, I will be posting a Q&A by some of the best true-crime podcasters out-there. This week, it's the turn of the brilliant Andy Parish, creator of The No Remorse Podcast. Their Details:
Useful links to The No Remorse Podcast: Michael's thoughts: Andy is a massive true-crime fan who devours hours of true-crime podcasts, all the latest murder books and true-crime documentaries and it shows in his podcast - No Remorse "focusing on the most disturbing and heinous crimes from the United Kingdom" - as being well-read, insightful and thoughtful, all of this passion comes across in his work. Andy's episodes focus on the truly nastiest, most vile human being imaginable, and as he rightfully say he "pulls no punches". If you love true-crime, and you want to hear real stories from a true-crime obsessive, I heartily recommend you check out The No Remorse Podcast. Mx Q & A with Andy from The No Remorse Podcast How did you get into true-crime podcasting? I’ve been a listener for a while and felt that I could tell a good story so I asked around to make sure people would give it a go and off I went. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to guest write a couple of episodes for established true crime podcasts so I knew that I could research and write a script. What podcast (true-crime or not) first inspired you? The True Crime Enthusiast, the UK True Crime Podcast and They Walk Among Us. Oh and Murder Mile of course.(Editor's note: all great choices) What was your first episode and why was it an important story to tell? I went for Daniel Gonzales because not only did it tell a horrifically violent story of spree killing but also touched on the story of man who feel through the cracks of the mental health service. The story is one that isn’t that well known and makes the listener think about the type of people who commit the most violent crimes and what maybe going on in their minds at the time before, during and after the event. What’s been the best episode you’ve produced so far? Mark Martin a serial killer from Nottingham who killed members of the homeless community. What’s the biggest mistake you find that murderers make? Arrogance and narcissism - thinking they won’t get caught. Which piece of research are you most pleased with? Levi Bellfield and Steve Wright took months to research but I was so pleased with what I got. Which case has been the biggest joy or headache to cover and why? Levi Bellfield was a royal pain as there is just so much to him. But I was proud of the outcome Has any case proved so tragic/sad you’ve had to take a break from the research? A couple spring to mind one was Arthur Simpson-Kent who killed his wife and kids. As part of the research I read so much about family annihilators and what makes them tick. Any case that involves kids being killed or assaulted hits a bit harder than other cases. What’s your thoughts/theory on Jack the Ripper? Yawn. (Editor's note: I totally agree, Jack the Ripper, also known as "how to make easy cash by bastardising and rehashing old 'evidence' for something which can never be proven"... and don't even get me started on the 'DNA evidence'. Urgh). Why is true-crime so popular? I think most of us are predisposed to want to solve mysteries and are naturally problem solvers at heart. I also think that listening to true crime podcasts and/or watching true crime documentaries is a good way of understanding evil but from behind a safe space much like watching a horror movie we experience emotions of disgust and fear but also a sense of intrigue. Is it right to fancy, admire or worship a serial-killer/murderer? Absolutely not, it's beyond moronic. Which murderer (if any) do you feel is misunderstood? Most of them really as most of them did what they did for a reason which made perfect sense to them at the time they carried It out. To most of us its impossible to understand and it certainly does not justify what they did but the very vast majority of killers felt like they had a reason to kill. Which murderer/serial-killer (if any) could you sympathise with or relate to? Sometimes I hear about people who have killed but were suffering from a mental illness at the time. A few cases like this have stuck out as it seemed like the killer needed help but has been failed by some which could of prevented the killing(s) What’s the nearest you’ve ever been to a real murder case/crime? I've visited crime scenes in the past, attended murder cases in Crown court, visited victim support centres and its really the best way to understand crime, its affects and how the criminal justice system works. If you were to be murdered (God forbid), how would you prefer to go and how would you want the podcaster who covers it to describe you? I would want to go out as a hero probably saving someone from a killer who goes kills me whilst I rescue this other person. How would you cope as a homicide detective? Alcohol Which details about crime do people always get wrong and why does it infuriate you? So.so many but I don’t let it bother me most of the time. Where do you see your podcast going over the next few years? I would like to produce episodes on a much more regular basis like once a week perhaps but finding in the time is really tricky. Which upcoming episode of yours are you most excited about researching/writing? I have two which will be Peter Tobin and Anthony Hardy which are big well known cases that I really want to make sure I get the details bang on Why should new listeners give your podcast a try? I fully accept that my podcast isn’t for everyone as its pretty full on without any of the fancy Hollywood style stuff that the best podcasts have. I like to keep it ultra-real and tell it how it is or was. I don’t sugar-coat anything, I don’t hold back but if listeners like the darkest of dark and the worst of the worst of UK murderers then check it out. Do you have a message for your loyal listeners? The fact that anyone listens to me is incredible. Its been a journey over the last 9-10 months and I have learned loads which I would not have done if nobody listened, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking with me, giving feedback and support I love you all. A big thank you to Andy for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out his podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .
Stay safe my friends Michael.x 
Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.
41 Great Windmill Street location of Mac's Dance Hall
Welcome to the Murder Mile true-crime podcast and audio guided walk of London's most infamous and often forgotten murder cases, set within one square mile of the West End.
EPISODE SIXTY-FIVE
Gordon Johnson; a tragic man of many misfortunes, who was side-lined by life and shafted by fate, and yet crueler still, with no reason and being so unexpected, on Tuesday 5th September 1945, in Mac’s Dance Hall in Soho, the first time he ever met, saw or even knew about his killer was in the seconds before his death.
THE LOCATION
As many photos of the case are copyright protected by greedy news organisations (and I don't want to be billed £300 for copyright infringement again), to view them, take a peek at my entirely legal social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
I've added the location of 41 Great Windmill Street where Gordon Johnson was murdered with marked with a purple !. To use the map, simply click it. If you want to see the other murder maps, such as King's Cross and Paddington, you access them by clicking here
I've also posted some photos to aid your "enjoyment" of the episode. These photos were taken by myself (copyright Murder Mile) or granted under Government License 3.0, where applicable.
Credits: The Murder Mile true-crime podcast was researched, written and recorded by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne, with the sounds recorded on location (where possible), and the music written and performed by Erik Stein & Jon Boux of Cult With No Name. Additional music was written and performed as used under the Creative Common Agreement 4.0.
The music featured in this episode include:
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Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 50 deaths, over just a one mile walk
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