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The Halifax Slasher

By: Nick Baker, John Woolf
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About this listen

Carolyn Pickles retraces the true story of how 11 people came to be brutally cut with a deadly sharp implement, in a spate of attacks that left a town in a state of fear and police mystified about the identity of the attacker.

Halifax, West Yorkshire, 1938. The hunt is on for a razor-wielding attacker, possibly a murderer. The papers name him 'The Halifax Slasher'. A huge reward is offered for leads to his arrest. Vigilante groups form, and innocent men are set upon. Baffled, police argue with each other about how to catch the suspect.

This real-life whodunnit is told in the voices of victims, police officers, newspapers, townsfolk and historians.

The evidence is all here. Can you guess the Slasher's identity?

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: The First Cut

    Ep. 1: The First Cut
    Sep 7 2020

    Walking home from her late shift at the toffee factory, young Mary Sutcliffe is attacked close to her home by the mystery man. She needs stitches. The police need answers.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: If It Bleeds, It Leads

    Ep. 2: If It Bleeds, It Leads
    Sep 7 2020

    The second victim in Halifax is a man. But why would anyone want to wound a church caretaker? Whatever the reason, the press smell blood.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 3: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

    Ep. 3: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
    Sep 7 2020

    More slashings, and more descriptions of the mystery man, including a sighting of some bizarre footwear. Police are under pressure....
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    27 mins
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Gripping narration, engaging performances all round and a conclusion that you didn't expect. Loved it, will listen again.

Real-life whodunit in pre-war Yorkshire

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a very intriguing and interesting piece. very well read and performed. really recommend you give it a try.

intriguing

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Loved it. Binged listened as it kept me gripped. Great true life story of the months before WW2 with an amazing twist. if you love real life crime and history you will love this.

Captivating

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Having known nothing about the case of the slasher, I found it full of intrigue and surprise. Totally worth listening to.

unsurprisingly good

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Really enjoyed the series. a good mix of factual narrative and drama. Listened to all over 2 days while on with my woodworking and gardening.

Enjoyed it, a good listen.

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