49 episodes

They say that in the case of a mysterious death the first 48 hours are critical. If investigators don't get a lead in this time - the chances of solving the crime are greatly diminished.

But what if you don't get a lead in in the first 48 hours, or 48 days.

What if you don't get a lead in 48 years?

Welcome to the mysterious case of Fred the Head - One of the UK's most curious, baffling and unsolved crimes

The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head Ken Davies

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 86 Ratings

They say that in the case of a mysterious death the first 48 hours are critical. If investigators don't get a lead in this time - the chances of solving the crime are greatly diminished.

But what if you don't get a lead in in the first 48 hours, or 48 days.

What if you don't get a lead in 48 years?

Welcome to the mysterious case of Fred the Head - One of the UK's most curious, baffling and unsolved crimes

    Episode 49 - Scouting for Boys

    Episode 49 - Scouting for Boys

    We take a closer look into the discovery story and particularly the claim that Garth Hamp-Gopsill was at the Grammar School instructing shooting. We also meet a man who the police believed may have been connected to John Gick's disappearance and learn some things that might prove useful.
    Links
    New Facebook Page
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/
    Website
    www.fredthehead.info
    Email
    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com
     

    • 34 min
    Episode 48 - The Discovery: Revisited

    Episode 48 - The Discovery: Revisited

    It's time to revisit the original discovery story and go over it with a fine-toothed comb. A process that yields some interesting inconsistencies. And there's some unexpected developments from the Isle of Man.
     
    Links
    New Facebook Page
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/
    Website
    www.fredthehead.info
    Email
    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com
     

    • 34 min
    Episode 47 - Man to Man

    Episode 47 - Man to Man

    I travel to the Isle of Man in search of more information about John Gick and return to speak to someone connected with the case who has a very clear idea of what may have happened to Fred. Oh,.... and by the way, there's something quite important I've been meaning to tell you!
     
    Links
    New Facebook Page
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/
    Website
    www.fredthehead.info
    Email
    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com
     

    • 25 min
    Episode 46 - Close to Home

    Episode 46 - Close to Home

    There's a number of interesting conversations that reveal some new ideas, an eagle eared listener spots a very strange coincidence and there's news of our new website.
    Show Notes for Episode 46
    www.fredthehead.info
    contact@fredthehead.info
    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com
     
    Steve the Transit Camper YouTube Episode 
    https://youtu.be/MsrB6gQ13Dk?si=yfM6l7grACDteUo1
     
     
     

    • 25 min
    Episode 45 - The Connection

    Episode 45 - The Connection

    What would you do in John Gick's shoes? - Our investigation in to that thought yields an astonishing potential connection - One, absolutely nobody, saw coming!
    Want to contact us? - email us at:
    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com

    • 10 min
    Episode 44 - Back to Work

    Episode 44 - Back to Work

    Summer's over, so its back to work on the investigation. There's a few interesting developments to update you on on John Gick, on the Kun family emigration and the first Fred the Head meet up which was such a great success. 

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

Maureen in CA ,

Great Podcast

I heard about this podcast on Bob Ruff’s Truth and Justice podcast. He had Ken Davies on the show recently to share his investigative journey to discover Fred’s identity. And what a story it is!!! I started on episode one and kept going. Ken’s style and skill at digging out details had me on the edge of my seat. It’s a GREAT listen for anyone who enjoys true crime and a good mystery. Looking forward to future episodes…..

Brendito69 ,

My new binge cast

This podcast was featured on Bob Ruff podcast Truth and Justice. I am hooked and have been binge listening this week. It is not only a murder mystery but educational. I am learning a lot about European history and culture. The host is a very good story teller. I have been listening at 1.5 speed to catch up. I love the crowd sourcing type of true crime. So good!!

Quel the belle ,

Can’t stop listening!

So many interesting stories uncovered while searching for the identity of a body found decades ago! Thanks to Bob Ruff of Truth and Justice pod for interviewing the creator of this podcast.

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