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On 13 November 2001 Jennifer Blagg and her 6-year-old daughter Abby were missing from their home in Colorado – leaving behind a pool of blood in the master bedroom. Her husband Michael Blagg reported them missing but soon became the only suspect in the murders of his wife and daughter. In June 2002 Jennifer’s body was found in a landfill, Abby, sadly, has never been found.

This is the story of Jennifer and Abby Blagg.

Information and support

· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

· National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

· Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

· Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

· Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com)

Jennifer & Abby Blagg // 264 - Going West: True Crime - Apple Podcasts

Michael Blagg sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife in Grand Junction in 2001 – The Denver Post

Where Is Michael Blagg Now 20 Years After His Wife's Death? (EXCLUSIVE CLIP) (distractify.com)

Why Did Michael Blagg Murder His Wife Jennifer In Colorado | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Abby Jennifer Recovery Foundation. INC | Facebook

Simpsonville, South Carolina - Wikipedia

Jennifer Jo Loman Blagg (1967-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial

Abby Jo Blagg (1995-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial

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Produced by: Clare Laxton

Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)

Music by Tom Box and from Pixabay.

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In April 2011 after a neighbour raised the alarm and a few welfare checks police found the bodies of five family members buried under a terrace in a house in Nantes, France – a mother and her four children. Their father, however, was missing and is still the main suspect in their murders.

This is the story of Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès, and her four children, Arthur, Thomas, Anne and Benoît.

Information and support

· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

· Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

· Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dupont-de-ligonnes-murders-bonus/id1448151398?i=1000609352037

Dupont de Ligonnès murders and disappearance - Wikipedia

Inside The Dupont De Ligonnes Murders: What Happened To The French Family? (grunge.com)

Where is Xavier DuPont De Ligonnès from Unsolved Mysteries now? | Radio Times

‘I am still alive’: Alleged fugitive French killer contacts media (france24.com)

Xavier DuPont de Ligonnès 14 Jan 2010 letter to his mistress, Catherine [English] : r/DupontDeLigonnes (reddit.com)

Shocking letter Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès sent to his family and friends in November 2005 regarding his reconciliation with Agnès : r/DupontDeLigonnes (reddit.com)

Credits
Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton

Produced by: Clare Laxton

Killer in the family podcast (buzzsprout.com)

Music by Tom Box and from Pixabay.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Killer in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!

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In December 2009 Julie Harrison was dropping off her four-year-old daughter Maisie at her ex-partner Andrew Copland’s house when he dragged them both inside to shoot and kill them. Maisie died straight away but Julie held on for another 24 hours before succumbing to her injuries. Copland also took his own life. A controlling and abusive partner Copland took the opportunity of child contact to end Julie and his daughter’s lives. This is the story of Julie and Maisie Harrison.

Information and support

· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

· National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

· Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

· Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

· Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

· Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com)

Family pay tribute to murdered Julie Harrison and daughter Maisie - Mirror Online

S14E10 | Julie Harrison and Maisie Harrison-Copland (Aldershot, Hampshire, 2009) (britishmurders.com)

Dad ‘shot daughter, 4, and partner over secret lover’ | UK | News | Express.co.uk

BBC News - Funeral held for woman and child killed in Aldershot

Maisie and Julie "unlawfully killed" - Heart Berkshire & North Hampshire

24 hours after daughter's death, mother gives up her fight for life | The Independent | The Independent

Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law Children Cases (publishing.service.gov.uk)

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Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @la

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Killer in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!

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