The Welsh Casebook

Kaiesha Page
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The Welsh Casebook investigates the crimes, disappearances and unanswered questions buried in Wales’s past. Drawing on original documents, contemporary reporting and overlooked evidence, host Kay Page reconstructs each case with care—examining not only what happened, but why it still matters. These are the stories that slipped from the headlines, but never truly went away.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Richey Edwards - where is the missing member of the Manic Street Preachers?

    On 1 February 1995, Manic Street Preachers guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards left a London hotel on the morning he was due to fly to America—and disappeared. His car was discovered near the Severn Bridge weeks later, but no confirmed trace of Richey has ever been found. This episode retraces his final known movements, examines the reported sightings and later discoveries, and looks beyond the mythology to ask what may really have happened to one of Wales’s most influential musicians. Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  2. Oct 12

    The Raglan bus crash

    On 4 July 1995, a day trip from Aberdare ended in tragedy when a coach overturned on an A40 roundabout near Raglan. Ten people lost their lives and many others were injured, leaving families and an entire community searching for answers. This episode reconstructs the disaster, examines the question of responsibility and explores how the crash became part of a wider campaign to hold companies accountable when serious failures cost lives. Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  3. Oct 5

    Where is Kyle Vaughan?

    On 30 December 2012, 24-year-old Kyle Vaughan left his family home in Newbridge and never returned. His silver Peugeot was later found following a collision on the A467 between Crosskeys and Risca, but Kyle was nowhere to be seen. This episode reconstructs the final known hours of the man his friends called “Jabbers,” examines the investigation that followed and asks the question his family has carried for more than a decade: where is Kyle Vaughan? Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  4. Sep 28

    Who Was He? The Unsolved Case of the Man Discovered in Clocaenog Forest

    In November 2015, a rally spectator discovered part of a human skull in Clocaenog Forest. Investigators recovered the near-complete remains of a man who had suffered a violent death—but despite years of forensic work and public appeals, nobody has established his name. This episode examines what the evidence reveals about the unidentified victim, how he remained hidden for more than a decade and whether advances in DNA analysis could finally answer the question: who was he? Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  5. Sep 21

    From Bay Area Bombings to North Wales: The Capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego

    For more than 20 years, Daniel Andreas San Diego was one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, accused of carrying out bomb attacks against two California companies linked to animal testing. Then, in November 2024, the international search ended at a remote property in North Wales. This episode follows the trail from the San Francisco Bay Area to rural Conwy—and asks how a man pursued across the world apparently built a new life in a quiet Welsh community. Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  6. Sep 15

    Anatomy of a Betrayal: The Murder of William Bush

    William Bush believed Dylan Thomas was his best friend. They had known one another since school and shared a home in Llandaff—but on Christmas Eve 2023, that friendship ended in murder. This episode reconstructs the events leading to William’s death, examines the evidence presented at trial and explores how trust became the setting for an incomprehensible betrayal. Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  7. Sep 15

    The Newsagent Three: A Miscarriage of Justice w/ Michael O’Brien

    In 1988, Michael O’Brien, Ellis Sherwood and Darren Hall were wrongly convicted of murdering Cardiff newsagent Phillip Saunders. Michael joins Kay Page to recount the 11 years he spent fighting to prove his innocence, the eventual collapse of the case against the “Newsagent Three,” and why the murder of Phillip Saunders still demands answers. 📚 Resources & Links 📖 Michael O’Brien’s Book ✍️ Bed and Board Petition https://c.org/S5TdHWpL5V Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

  8. Sep 15

    The Vanishing of Trevaline Evans: A Welsh Mystery

    On 16 June 1990, antiques dealer Trevaline Evans left a handwritten note on the door of her Llangollen shop: “Back in two minutes.” Her handbag, keys and car remained behind, but Trevaline vanished without explanation. This episode reconstructs that summer afternoon, examines the sightings, suspects and theories surrounding the case, and asks how a woman could disappear from the centre of a busy Welsh town without leaving a trace. Where You Can Find Us You can find more content on our substack. Follow us on Instagram.   And on TikTok. Work With Us If there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email. I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: kay@kay-page.com.

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The Welsh Casebook investigates the crimes, disappearances and unanswered questions buried in Wales’s past. Drawing on original documents, contemporary reporting and overlooked evidence, host Kay Page reconstructs each case with care—examining not only what happened, but why it still matters. These are the stories that slipped from the headlines, but never truly went away.

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  • Creator
    Kaiesha Page
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Welsh Casebook
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