A peaceful life on Widden Hill Farm turns sinister as Graham Backhouse faces escalating harassment, a deadly car bombing, and a shocking revelation of his sinister plot to kill his wife for insurance money. Twists, violent confrontations, and a potential frame-up add layers of intrigue to this disturbing true crime story.
Graham Backhouse orchestrated a cunning plan to harm his wife for life insurance money.
Colyn Beadle-Taylor emerged as a suspicious figure in the harassment campaign against the Backhouses.
Deep dives
The Harassment Campaign Against Graham Backhouse
Graham Backhouse, a dairy farmer in the village of Horton, faced a relentless harassment campaign involving threatening letters and ominous phone calls. The situation escalated when a bomb was placed under his wife's car seat, intended to kill her. This incident led him to contact the police, revealing a dark past involving a theft crime.
The Car Bomb Attack on Margaret Backhouse
Margaret Backhouse became the target of a vicious car bomb attack at their farm. Planted under her car seat, the bomb exploded with devastating force, causing severe injuries. Fortunately, due to the car's unique construction, Margaret survived the blast though she suffered serious wounds requiring extensive surgery.
The Suspicion Surrounding Colin Baddale Taylor
Colin Baddale Taylor, a neighbor of the Backhouses, came under scrutiny as a potential suspect due to past grievances and conflicts. His questionable history and demeanor raised suspicions, leading to investigations into his possible involvement in the harassment campaign.
The Unveiling of Graham Backhouse's Deceit
After a series of events and thorough investigations, evidence surfaced pointing to Graham Backhouse as the mastermind behind the attacks to claim his wife's life insurance and divert suspicions away from himself. His intricate plan unraveled, exposing his manipulative and criminal intentions.
43-year-old Graham Backhouse lived a peaceful life with his wife and children on Widden Hill Farm in Horton, England. But in 1984, a campaign of harassment directed at Graham left him fearing for his safety.
When his wife Margaret Backhouse becomes the victim of a targeted attack, investigators consider who could have a motive to hurt the loving couple. The focus soon turns on a neighbour, Colyn Beadle-Taylor, but all is not what it seems.