On 2 March 2019, Yousef Makki was fatally stabbed in the chest by someone he considered a friend. As his family and friends tried to come to terms with Yousef's shocking death they were even more devastated to see the Yousef's killer acquitted of all charges. Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Handcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Tiktok: @Handcuffedpodcast Music: Kwesi Beats Background music: David Fasliyan Sources https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-48773391 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-parents-of-josh-molnar-yousef-makkis-killer-its-totally-senseless-interview-zqgzsr0vt ..read more

On 12 November 2018, Sana Muhammad was murdered by her ex- husband who shot her in the stomach with a crossbow! Sana was 8/9 months pregnant at the time. Listen now to find out why Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo committed such a hateful and callous crime.  Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Handcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Music: Kwesi Beats Background music: David Fasliyan Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/husband-mum-killed-crossbow-lives-20949123 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/29/man-jailed-for-crossbow-of-pregnant-ex-wife-ilford-london https://www.standard.co.uk ..read more

On 13 March 2008, Kathleen Kirby Jones returned home from work to find her 18 year old son, Michael Jones lying dead in their study. Listen now to find out what event led to Michael's tragic death. Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Handcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Music: Kwesi Beats Background music: David Fasliyan Sources: https://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/3990156.civil-servant-convicted-of-edmonton-teens-murder/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/dec/22/gerard-tony-paul-jailed-murder https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/spurned-civil-servant-gets-24-years-for-killing-exlover-s-stude ..read more

Thomas Nugusse, and Arsema Dawit met when she migrated to London as a refugee from Eritrea. They both attended St Michael's Eritrean Orthodox church  in Camberwell. What started off as a friendly relationship developed into a crazed obsession with Thomas stalking and eventually murdering 15 year old Arsema. Listen now to find out what happened! Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Handcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Music: Kwesi Beats Background music: David Fasliyan Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-36358235 https://www.hrw.org/report/2019/08/08/they-are-making-us-slaves-not-e ..read more

In 2016, John Broadhurst was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend Natalie Connolly. The police discovered Natalie died from acute intoxication and blunt force injuries. John used the Rough Sex defense during his trial and was acquitted of murder. Listen to the details of the case with Rena Tunechi and @Justthetippod host, Georgette.  Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Handcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Guest: @Justthetippod @just_georgette Music: Kwesibeats https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/broadhurst-sentencing-remarks.pdf   https://www.independent.co.uk/news ..read more

When Jemma Lilley was born in 1992 the last thing her parents wished was for their daughter be sentenced to life for murder but for Jemma being a murderer was her true desire and she recruited her close friend Trudi Lennon to join her. Listen to today's  spooky episode about the murder of Aaron Pajich. Host: RenaTunechii Twitter: @Hnadcuffedpod IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Music: Kwesibeats Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWUNnHUPY-w https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-43168509 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-02/women-face-trial-for-murder-of-autistic-perth-teen-aaron-paji ..read more

Today RenaTunechii goes through one of the most shocking cases in London and looks at the Child Destruction law and why people are campaigning to change the law.In June 2015, Kevin Wilson and Tafari Grant assaulted Malorie Bantala outside her home. At the time Malorie was 8 months pregnant and unfortunately lost her child after the attack. Listen now to find out what happened. Don't forget to leave a review on Apple podcast! Host: RenaTunechii Instagram: @handcuffedpodcast Twitter: @handcuffedpod Intro/outro music: Kwesibeats Check out @Ownit.org.uk on instagram Victoria Derbeyshire: https ..read more

As podcasters, we have a platform and duty to speak up and call out injustice. In light of the murder of George Floyd, we have come together in solidarity to use our platform to speak up against racial injustice and amplify the voices of black podcasters that deserve more recognition. Racism is prevalent in all industries; from the media who under-report on black victims to the justice system which routinely fails black victims. In this collaborative episode, we document black history and current events with the voices of those who have lived through it.  Special thanks to:  Sinister ..read more

We're back with another collaboration with Crime Noir. Today Rena Tunechi shares the case of serial killer, Michael Madison. Madison was arrested in 2013 after the police found human remains inside his garage following reports of a foul smell. The police soon uncovered additional bodies and realised they were speaking to an active serial killer. Listen now and don't forget to leave a review on Apple podcasts x Host: Rena Tunechi Guest: Candice @Crimexnoir Promo: @crimelapsepod music: Kwesibeats  Apologies for any audio interference. This is due to us recording remotely in different coun ..read more

On August 12 2002, Ukea and Stephanie who were both Transgender women were viciously gunned down on the streets of Washington, DC. Candice from Crime Noir podcast talks us through the details of this harrowing case and how the case still remains unsolved, almost 20 years later. Guest host: Candice IG: @Crimenoirthepodcast Twitter: @Crimexnoir Follow Handcuffed podcast on socials IG: @Handcuffedpodcast Twitter: @Handcuffedpod The audio was slightly affected during the recording due to us recording remotely. Apologies for any audio interference ..read more