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Prashs Murder Map is a true crime podcast created and hosted by British true crime author Prash Ganendran. Each episode explores real murder cases from history and around the world through original, in-depth research that uncovers overlooked facts and forgotten details. Told objectively and without sensationalism, the series places every case in its true historical and social context, offering thoughtful, evidence-based storytelling. Language: en Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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103 | Murder in Hodgemoor Wood: The Puzzling Death of Dr Helen Davidson
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
In November 1966, respected Buckinghamshire doctor Helen Davidson was brutally murdered while walking her dog in Hodgemoor Woods, leaving her fox terrier as the sole witness. There was no clear motive for the strange killing. The local police, assisted by Scotland Yard detectives, initially focused on Helen's husband and their housekeeper. Later, more information would come to light, along with other tragic deaths connected to the case and the discovery of a further key suspect.📖 Prefer to read? Full article: https://prashganendran.com/dr-helen-davidson-murder/📘 My latest book: Wartime London's 'Bonnie and Clyde': The Crime Spree of Betty Jones and Karl Hulten https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wartime-Londons-Bonnie-Clyde-Hulten/dp/1036129616📺 Subscribe for video versions:https://youtube.com/@prashsmurdermap📬 Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://prashganendran.com💡 Support my workPatreon (audio-only ad-free episodes): https://www.patreon.com/prashsmurdermap ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/prashsmurdermap 💵 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/prashsmurdermap🎧 Check out my other show Curious BritainExplore the mysteries, folklore, and forgotten stories of the UKhttps://www.youtube.com/@CuriousBritainPodcast🙏 Thank you for listening. Your support helps keep Prash's Murder Map going and is very much appreciated.Sources:Ancestry.co.ukOctober 1917 Helen Davidson, London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-19251921 England Census1933 Electoral Role for Herbert and Ruby Baker1939 England and Wales National Register1965 Ordnance Survey MapProbate Record for Ruby BakerVarious historic postcards from my private collection (Prash Ganendran)Birmingham Evening Mail 11 Nov 1966Bucks Examiner 19 February 1960, 16 Feb 1962, 19 Jul 1962, 31 Aug 1962, 18 Nov 1966, 10 Nov 1967, 15 Nov 1968, 20 Oct 1969Bucks Free Press 18 Nov 1966, 25 Nov 1966, 2 Dec 1966, 15 Nov 1968Daily Express 11 Nov 1966Daily Mirror 11 Nov 1966, 12 Nov 1966, 14 Nov 1966Leicester Daily Mercury 11 Nov 1966Weller, Monica. Injured Parties: Solving the Murder of Dr Helen Davidson. The History Press.Time Team, Chesham Bois, S14 E10 – Tony Robinson.Music:"Unanswered Questions" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Promising Relationship" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Long Note Two" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0"Long Note Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
