Case 84
Lesley Molseed
(Part 1)
Case 84
Lesley Molseed
(Part 1)
[Part 1 of 2]
On Sunday, October 5, 1975, April Molseed was making her way through a list of chores in her home on Delamere Road in Rochdale, a town at the foothills of the moor countryside in Northern England. As she prepared supper that day around noon, April realised she didn’t have any bread, so she decided to send her daughter Lesley to the nearby corner store.
April harboured no sense of concern allowing Lesley to take the short walk to the shops alone that Sunday afternoon. The local community was self-contained and close-knit. Local families had come to know each other well over the years. Their children attended the same schools, youth clubs, and sporting activities. Neighbours were friendly and familiar. Local pubs, shops, and parties were full of recognisable faces. Nobody was a stranger.
It was around 12:30 pm when Lesley headed out the front door of her family home on Delamere Road. April told her to return home quickly. Lesley replied that she would be back soon…
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AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
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Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
Additional edits by Tayla Vos
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
TIMELINES:
Timeline – Raymond Hewlett
IMAGE GALLERY:
BOOKS:
Innocents: How Justice Failed Stefan Kiszko and Lesley Molseed – by Jonathan Rose, Steve Panter, Trevor Wilkinson
Delusions of Innocence: The Tragic Case of Stefan Kiszko – Michael O’Connell
ARTICLES:
Second victim of Molseed inquiry – BBC News
Molseed: The paedophile wrongly accused – Manchester Evening News
Man held over 1975 child murder – BBC News
Net finally falls on right man – The Guardian
Forensic tape links murder of Lesley Molseed 32 years ago to shopkeeper’s DNA, court told – Manchester Evening News
Molseed mum recalls ‘little imp’ – Manchester Evening News
Lesley Molseed murderer given life sentence – The Telegraph
Man guilty of 1975 child murder – BBC News
VIDEOS:
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 1)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 2)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 3)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 4)
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[Part 1 of 2]
On Sunday, October 5, 1975, April Molseed was making her way through a list of chores in her home on Delamere Road in Rochdale, a town at the foothills of the moor countryside in Northern England. As she prepared supper that day around noon, April realised she didn’t have any bread, so she decided to send her daughter Lesley to the nearby corner store.
April harboured no sense of concern allowing Lesley to take the short walk to the shops alone that Sunday afternoon. The local community was self-contained and close-knit. Local families had come to know each other well over the years. Their children attended the same schools, youth clubs, and sporting activities. Neighbours were friendly and familiar. Local pubs, shops, and parties were full of recognisable faces. Nobody was a stranger.
It was around 12:30 pm when Lesley headed out the front door of her family home on Delamere Road. April told her to return home quickly. Lesley replied that she would be back soon…
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
Additional edits by Tayla Vos
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
TIMELINES:
Timeline – Raymond Hewlett
IMAGE GALLERY:
BOOKS:
Innocents: How Justice Failed Stefan Kiszko and Lesley Molseed – by Jonathan Rose, Steve Panter, Trevor Wilkinson
Delusions of Innocence: The Tragic Case of Stefan Kiszko – Michael O’Connell
ARTICLES:
Second victim of Molseed inquiry – BBC News
Molseed: The paedophile wrongly accused – Manchester Evening News
Man held over 1975 child murder – BBC News
Net finally falls on right man – The Guardian
Forensic tape links murder of Lesley Molseed 32 years ago to shopkeeper’s DNA, court told – Manchester Evening News
Molseed mum recalls ‘little imp’ – Manchester Evening News
Lesley Molseed murderer given life sentence – The Telegraph
Man guilty of 1975 child murder – BBC News
VIDEOS:
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 1)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 2)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 3)
Real Crime: The 30 Year Secret (Part 4)
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Harry’s – Get started shaving with Harry’s today by claiming your Trial Set for £3.95
Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush
For Hims – Get a trial month of Hims for just $5 today while the supplies last
This Sounds Serious – A new scripted comedy podcast from CastBox and the comedy producers behind Stop Podcasting Yourself, CBC’s This Is That, and Dexter Guff
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