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The dead teenager, the lying suspect and the black box that proves it The Story

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In November 2019, a teenager pretending to be the son of a Russian oligarch was found dead by the river Thames. Police investigated but the parents of 19-year-old Zac Brettler felt they still lacked answers. Now a Sunday Times' investigation has uncovered evidence that raises serious questions about the Metropolitan Police's handling of the case. 
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Guest: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manven Rana.
Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk 
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In November 2019, a teenager pretending to be the son of a Russian oligarch was found dead by the river Thames. Police investigated but the parents of 19-year-old Zac Brettler felt they still lacked answers. Now a Sunday Times' investigation has uncovered evidence that raises serious questions about the Metropolitan Police's handling of the case. 
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory
Guest: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manven Rana.
Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk 
Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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