Heidi Blake

Heidi Blake, an investigative reporter for The New Yorker, dives deep into the chilling 1985 Whitehouse Farm murders, where five family members were found dead. She reveals the contrasting public facade maintained by the Bamber family and the hidden domestic struggles that preceded the tragedy. Blake explores the complex mental health issues of June Bamber and her daughter Sheila, and highlights how initial assumptions about the case quickly unraveled. The podcast takes listeners through the sensational media frenzy and the shifting suspicions that ultimately led to Jeremy Bamber's conviction.

Heidi Blake, an investigative journalist, delves into the infamous Whitehouse Farm murders that haunted Britain in the 1980s. She uncovers shocking details about the Bamber family's history, including June's mental health struggles and Sheila's tragic descent. As Blake interviews key figures, she reveals inconsistencies in the evidence and questions the narrative that painted Sheila as the killer. The story takes a dramatic twist as suspicion turns toward Jeremy Bamber, leading to his conviction. Blake's revelations challenge the very integrity of the U.K.'s legal system.

Heidi Blake, a New Yorker staff writer and investigative journalist, delves into the chilling Whitehouse Farm murders, where five family members were killed in 1985. She uncovers how the seemingly perfect Bamber family image masks deep-rooted issues, including mental health struggles and complex relationships. The podcast explores police investigations, initial assumptions of filicide-suicide, and how new evidence led to a renewed focus on the case. Blake’s gripping narration reveals that not everything is as it seems in this tragic story.