On a sunny bank holiday in Manchester, 1997, 8-year-old Jamie Lavis heads out with his brother, armed with lollipops and a thirst for adventure. But as night falls and he doesn’t return, a family’s world crumbles, sparking one of Manchester’s most massive investigations. A cryptic bus driver, haunting clues, and a desperate search pull you into this chilling mystery. Listen to Allison uncover how innocence vanished and a family was torn apart.
References:
Medium: A mystery that stunned a nation
The Guardian: Bus driver ‘lured boy to his death
Wikipedia: Reddish Vale
Danny Dutch: The horrific case of Jamie Lavis & his killer, Darren Vickers
Casefile: Case 259: Jamie Lavis
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- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedMarch 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM UTC
- RatingClean
