Case 117
Hannah Foster
At 11:00 PM on March 14 2003, an emergency services operator in the United Kingdom answered a phone call on the nation’s 999 helpline. The person on the other line was silent. As was protocol, the operator transferred the call through to the ‘Silent Solutions’ department, where the call was ultimately disconnected.
The following morning, the parents of 17-year-old Southampton student Hannah Foster awoke to find that their daughter hadn’t returned home after a night out with friends. As the search for Hannah escalates, an international manhunt ensues as the shocking truth about her last known movements comes to light.
CREDITS
EPISODE:
Research – Erin Munro
Writing – Elsha McGill
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
ARTICLES:
Court hears Hannah Foster 999 call – The Guardian
When are silent 999 calls cut off? – BBC
Hannah Foster: the final hours – The Guardian
I just waved her off that night and said ‘bye, I’ll see you later’ – The Southern Daily Echo, aka Daily Echo
She was like a big sister to everyone – Daily Echo
Friend weeps as she recall’s Hannah’s final wave – Metro News
Hunt for killer as missing girl’s body is found by walker – The Telegraph
Police seek bus clues in student murder – The Guardian
‘Stalker’ link to Hannah murder – BBC
Hannah had been followed before, friend tells court – Daily Echo
Final farewell to Hannah – Daily Echo
How science helped snare Hannah Foster’s killer – Daily Echo
Suspect in murder of teenager fled to India – Independent
Hannah suspect ‘left country’ – The Telegraph
The CCTV images of Hannah Foster’s alleged killer on the morning of her rape and murder – Daily Mail
From delivery driver to prime suspect – BBC
Journey of alleged murderer tracked by technology – Daily Echo
Give yourself up, wife tells suspect in murder case — The Telegraph
A murder that rocked a city – Daily Echo
Our year of hell – Daily Echo
Prayers for Hannah – one year on – Daily Echo
Hannah’s parents flying out to India – Daily Echo
We want justice for killing, not revenge – Daily Echo
Help find Hannah’s killer – Daily Echo
Hannah’s parents say thank you for help – Daily Echo
Calls flooding in, thanks to parents – Daily Echo
Kohli, just a regular guy – Daily Echo
Murdered teen Hannah Foster ‘made desperate silent 999 mobile call as she was abducted – but was cut off – Daily Mail
Abducted student was raped and murdered after 999 call was cut off, court told – The Guardian
‘Never heard her so scared’ – Hannah’s mum – Daily Echo
Hannah Foster’s killer: Maninder Pal Singh Kohli – The Telegraph
How Hannah murder suspect wooed a new bride on the run in India – The Telegraph
My life’s in ruins, says duped wife of man in Hannah murder hunt – The Telegraph
I was lucky, says Kohli’s wife – The Times of India
Foster rape-murder: Kohli’s wife turns hostile – rediff.com
Kohli’s wife refuses British reward – The Times of India
Brothers accused over Hannah hunt – BBC
Hannah’s parents fly home after murder suspect found – Daily Echo
Hannah Foster murder: how a grieving family moved the Indian nation to join fight for justice – The Scotsman
Fosters are resolved to deliver Kohli letter – Daily Echo
We cannot rest until our Hannah has justice – Daily Echo
Hannah’s parents tell of their emotional ordeal – Daily Echo
Last words of Hannah Foster played to murder jury – The Telegraph
Hannah Foster trial: Accused ‘begged for flight to India’ – Daily Echo
Hannah Foster murder suspect claims he was forced to have sex with her – The Guardian
Hannah accused ‘owed man £18,000’ – BBC
Thugs hired to scare Kohli, Hannah Foster trial hears – Daily Echo
Man jailed for Hannah Foster murder – The Guardian
Man found guilty of Hannah’s murder – Independent
Justice for family who went to Delhi to find girl’s killer – Independent
How Kohli was brought to justice – Daily Echo
Kohli should spend rest of life behind bars – Daily Echo
Hannah Foster’s mother’s impact statement – The Telegraph
She is always in my dreams – Daily Echo
Charity receives Hannah funding – Daily Echo
Sculpting Hannah’s spirit – Daily Echo
Coroner in Kerry Power case brands ‘silent’ 999 call system ‘not fit for purpose’ – Plymouth Live
Murdered woman failed by silent 999 system, says police watchdog – The Guardian
Hampshire rewards Kohli trackers – Kalimpong.info
Eight claim £63,000 Hannah suspect reward – Wales Online
A wonderful tribute in India to Hannah Foster – Daily Echo
Rapist reward funds school – The Telegraph
BOOKS:
Torn Apart – The Most Horrific True Murder Stories You’ll Ever Read – Tim Miles
DOCUMENTARIES/VIDEOS:
Real Crime: Hannah’s Killer – Nowhere to Hide (also on Netflix)
UK teen’s rape, murder: Kohli found guilty