33 episodes
Everyone is Talking About This: the true story of a rape case audiobook Lisa Lennox
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- True Crime
Trigger warnings: this podcast mentions rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, mental health conditions and eating disorders.
On an ordinary day in the summer of 2021, Lisa Lennox's eldest daughter, 17-year old Beatrice, or Bea for short, becomes the victim of one of the most horrendous crimes that can befall anyone. Nothing will ever be the same for Lisa and her family after this terrible event. What follows is the story of their experience with the police and the criminal justice system - the good parts, the bad parts, and the truly appalling parts. It's honest, unflinching and often gobsmacking. Occasionally, it's funny - but most of all it is true.
You can contact Lisa on: everyoneistalkingaboutthis@gmail.com
Twitter: @63136_survivors
If you need to speak to someone about your own experience, here are some places where you can get help in the UK:
Rape Crisis: 0808 802 9999
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Victim Support: 0808 16 89 111
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This webpage lists many other support organisations:
Click Here
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After the trial, the sentencing [31]
We've finally reached the end of the road: the sentencing hearing. Of course it doesn't go smoothly, having to be postponed once and then running out of time on the first afternoon. But at least this means it is over. The whole awful ordeal has reached its close. Or has it? Further information that is revealed in court makes us doubt it... Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and so...
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The trial: the verdict [30]
In this episode, after seven agonising months and nine agonising days, the trial finally comes to an end and the verdict is pronounced. The jury's decision will have a profound and on-going effect on the lives on everyone in my family, most especially Bea. What will their verdict be? And are we prepared to deal with it? Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and some graphic deta...
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The trial: the jury is out [29]
Finally, the trial grinds to a halt and the jury beings their deliberations. After everything we've been through, everything Bea has suffered, this is the moment it all comes down to. The moment when the verdict is revealed.... Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and some graphic detail. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, here are some organis...
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The trial: hoping to be believed [28]
It's the prosecution's turn to cross-examine the defendant, Mr Y. And also the moment when the evidence from the conspiracy to pervert the course of justice is presented to the jury. Surely the fact that this reveals Mr Y as an inveterate liar will sway things Bea's way? Please be aware this episode contains language of a sexual nature. Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and some ...
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The trial: struggling to make sense of it all [27]
As the trial trundles on, it's becoming harder and harder to understand the sequence of events, especially when the evidence in court is not heard in any particular order - and certainly not in the order things actually happened. Mr Y's decision not to say anything prior to coming to court means he can throw curveballs whenever he wants. The judge could tell the jury to make an adverse inference about anything he says in the witness box but didn't tell to police when interviewed - but she doe...
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The trial: the defendant takes the stand [26]
It's the day that the defendant, Mr Y, is cross-examined. As he takes the stand, the entire courtroom is agog. What is he going to say? What lies is he going to tell in order to try to prove his innocence? Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and some graphic detail. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, here are some organisations you can contact in the U...