The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head

By: Ken Davies
  • Summary

  • Fifty years ago, on March 26th 1971, the body of a young man was found in a secluded spot, an island in the River Trent with extremely limited access. He was buried in a kneeling position, naked except for socks and a wedding ring. His hands and ankles had been bound. So began one of the UK’s most baffling murder mysteries, a grisly crime that has remained unsolved to this day.
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Episodes
  • Episode 50 | The Dossier
    May 17 2024

    I receive a detailed theory from the ex police colleague of the original investigating officer, Peter Hough - and it seems a good place to pause and reflect as we reach the 50th episode and map out the way forward.

    Links:

    The Mysterious Case of the Gentleman of Heligoland

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZdZyq4kWHyRDzdMQ3DZYZ?si=82fe5dce6630471c

    New Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/

    Website

    www.fredthehead.info

    Podcast Email

    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com

    Ken Davies

    ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

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    28 mins
  • Episode 49 - Scouting for Boys
    Apr 12 2024

    We take a closer look into the discovery story and particularly the claim that Garth Hamp-Gopsill was at the Grammar School instructing shooting. We also meet a man who the police believed may have been connected to John Gick's disappearance and learn some things that might prove useful.

    Links

    New Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/

    Website

    www.fredthehead.info

    Email

    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com

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    35 mins
  • Episode 48 - The Discovery: Revisited
    Feb 25 2024

    It's time to revisit the original discovery story and go over it with a fine-toothed comb. A process that yields some interesting inconsistencies. And there's some unexpected developments from the Isle of Man.

    Links

    New Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/fredtheheadpodcast/

    Website

    www.fredthehead.info

    Email

    fredtheheadpodcast@gmail.com

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    34 mins

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Listening an absolute must!!!

Twists and turns as these guys carry out a real time investigation to identify a body found back in ‘71. Gripping!

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The title grabs your attention

Well researched, intriguing, and you truly want to find this man justice and a last resting place.

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