UK True Crime Podcast Murder in the South-West: Episode 342
Jun 6, 2023
23:15
In the early hours of the morning, in Central Park in Plymouth, the bodies of Terry Sweet and Bernie Hawken were discovered lying just 200 yards apart in the park and it was clear that both had suffered a violent assault.
Sadly, soon after the police arrived, Terry died from his injuries, aged just 64. Miraculously, Bernie survived the horrific attack, but his injuries were so severe that he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
Just who had attacked these two men? And why?
Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D
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Sadly, soon after the police arrived, Terry died from his injuries, aged just 64. Miraculously, Bernie survived the horrific attack, but his injuries were so severe that he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
Just who had attacked these two men? And why?
Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D
Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:
https://uktruecrime.com
Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201
Bloodhound Gin
Please head to persiedistillery.com/uktc to find about more about UK True Crime Bloodhound Gin. Remember to use the special discount promo code UKTC (UK adults only).
Follow my latest Bloodhound Gin stories on instagram @UKTrueCrime
Do share your own Bloodhound pics with us on socials, by tagging #UKTC
Join my community at Patreon
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