Cold Shadows: The Helen Bailey Case – Unravelling a 1975 Cold Case Tragedy

Where innocence meets injustice—one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved murders.

In this episode we delve into the heartbreaking and perplexing case of Helen Bailey, the eight-year-old girl whose murder in Great Barr, Birmingham, shook the nation in 1975. From the shocking discovery in "Magic Wood" to decades of investigative dead ends, a botched initial inquest, and the dramatic resurgence of the case thanks to forensic breakthroughs, we trace the twists and turns that continue to haunt Helen’s family and baffle true crime enthusiasts. Join us as we explore the enduring impact of this unsolved crime, the advancements in cold case investigation, and the lessons Britain still needs to learn about justice.