MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

A Dead Body for Christmas (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

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Jan 27, 2025
On a snowy Christmas morning in 2010, police sirens pierce the festive cheer as a detective investigates a hidden body. The case begins with a young woman's mysterious disappearance linked to a local pub. As the investigation unfolds, CCTV footage adds a chilling twist to the story. The contrasting narratives of holiday celebrations and grim realities highlight the darker side of the season, revealing the complex drama behind a shocking murder case.
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Jo Yates' Last Night

  • Jo Yates, a 25-year-old landscape architect, spent an early Christmas evening with co-workers at a pub in Bristol, England.
  • She left around 8 p.m., bought a pizza and cider, and walked home to her basement flat.
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Arrival Home and a Knock

  • Jo arrived home, noticed her cat was missing, and settled in with a cider.
  • Shortly after, someone knocked, and she opened the door with a smile.
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Greg's Discovery

  • Two days later, Jo's boyfriend, Greg, returned to find her missing, her belongings still in the flat.
  • He called emergency services after finding her phone in her coat pocket.
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