Episode 93 - Susan McGoldrick, Alison Turnball and Tanya Turnbull

In January 2012 47 year old Susan McGoldrick, her sister 44 year old Alison Turnball, and her niece (Alison’s daughter) 24 year old Tanya Turnball were shot and killed by Michael Atherton, Susan’s partner.

An abusive and violent man who had been arrested for violent incidents towards Susan before, Atherton was able to legally own the guns which he used to kill the three women. A review into the murders criticised the firearms licensing process and missed opportunities to understand the risk that Susan and her family faced.

This is the story of Susan McGoldrick, Alison Turnbull and Tanya Turnbull.

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Information and support

• Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
• Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
• Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
• Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
• Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References

Horden shootings: Police could have revoked gun licence - BBC News

A timeline of domestic abuse | The Northern Echo

Horden shootings: IPCC highlights Durham Police failings - BBC News

Police name gunman and three victims in Durham shooting - BBC News

Horden shooting victims' family 'devastated' - BBC News

Disappointment for family of Horden shootings victims after government scraps plans for gun hotline | ITV News Tyne Tees

Triple killer Michael Atherton was 'good man' says son

A timeline of domestic abuse | The Northern Echo

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