The Beast of Birkenhead: 2. Woman in Yellow
4/27/202644 min
The hunt for Diane Sindall’s killer uncovers another victim who was dressed in yellow and attacked near the scene on the same night, raising fears of a serial attacker in Birkenhead.
A police appeal focuses on the mysterious “woman in yellow”. As the investigation continues, the police uncover more attacks on women in the area and frustrations grow as leads collapse.
Meanwhile, details of Diane’s injuries intensifies public fear and puts pressure on the police to find an answer.
Presenter: Olivia Graham. Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham. Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell. Mixing: Ivan Eastley. Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Development was by BBC Audio Scotland and BBC Merseyside. Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
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[Instrumental music plays] This series contains graphic details of a murder and sexual assault with some disturbing scenes.
Speaker 3· Soundbite0:46
[Instrumental music plays] This morning, the man leading the hunt for the killer, Detective Superintendent Tom Baxter, released details of four people who he says may be able to help police in their search for the killer. He told of a young woman seen crying on a bench near the spot where the 21-year-old's body was found. It's reported the woman was shouting that she'd been raped. She was being comforted by two boys and eventually got into a taxi.
Olivia Graham· Host1:10
In the days after Diane Sindel's brutal murder, the police were chasing down the only leads they had.
Speaker 3· Soundbite1:18
Detective Superintendent Baxter gave this description of the girl the police want to talk to.
Speaker 41:24
The girl is described as 18 to 19 years of age. She's slim build, she's got blonde