Murder in Ribble Valley

Summary
In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the mysterious case of Jim Dawson, a farmer who was shot and later died from his injuries. The investigation takes a turn when it is discovered that the bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult. The locals in the small village of Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, leading to various theories, including mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The case remains unsolved, and the village continues to keep silent about the events. The murder of Jim Dawson remains unsolved after over 80 years. The conversation explores various theories and speculations surrounding the case. One theory suggests that Jim may have been mistaken for someone else, possibly Tommy Simpson, who had a conflict with another person named Tommy. The conversation also discusses the possibility of a youth being involved in the shooting, with Jim possibly knowing the identity of the culprit. The villagers' refusal to talk about the murder suggests that they may be protecting someone, possibly a child who made a terrible mistake. The conversation concludes with a discussion about a dumb criminal who taped fish to ATMs in Utah.

Takeaways

• CrimeCon London is an immersive true crime experience featuring sessions with renowned experts.
• Jim Dawson, a farmer, was shot and later died from his injuries in the small village of Bashall Eves.
• The bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult, leading to theories of mistaken identity and a jealous husband.
• The locals in Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, adding to the mystery surrounding Jim Dawson's death.

Chapters00:00 Introduction and CrimeCon London
03:30 Unusual Case: The Murder Witness
07:57 The Location: Bashall Eves
09:08 Jim Dawson's Last Night
12:22 The Mysterious Shooting
19:16 The Unusual Bullet
22:48 Jim Dawson's Death
25:23 Theories and Locals' Silence
38:33 The Mystery of the Dog
39:58 Speculations on the Culprit
41:27 Tommy Kenyon's Theory
42:20 Protecting the Culprit
43:19 Jim's Knowledge of the Culprit
44:21 No Enemies, No Issues
45:16 A Prank Gone Wrong
46:38 The Target Practice Connection
48:31 Protecting the Culprit
49:19 The Culprit's Identity
50:27 Unsolved Mystery
51:56 Interest in the Case
52:53 Dumb Criminal: The Fish Bandit

Music: The Day After Tomorrow by Sascha Ende
Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/412-the-day-after-tomorrow
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