Killer In The Family

In September 1971 in South Australia 40 year old Heather Bartholomew, her seven children – Neville, Christine, Sharon, Helen, Gregory Roger and Sandra - her sister Winnis and her 19 month old son Daniel were all killed by Clifford Bartholomew – Heather’s husband and father of six of the eight children he killed.  Known at the time as the deadliest familicide in Australian history – Bartholomew was arrested and sentenced for the murder of his wife. Although given a life sentence he ended up serving less than 8 years. Once out of prison Bartholomew changed his name, married again and was stepfather to children who were similar ages to his children that he killed. His second family had no idea that he had murdered so many people until he and his wife died. A horrific family annihilator who was given a second chance by the justice system. This is the unbelievable story of the Bartholomew Family.   Join me at CrimeCon Birmingham on 25 April. Head to crimecon.co.uk and use my promo code FAMILY to get 10% off your ticket.  Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline  References Heather Alice Betterman Bartholomew (1931-1971) - Find a Grave MemorialMass murderer who killed his seven biological kids remembered as a 'gentleman' by adopted children | Daily Mail OnlineHow one family's mild-mannered pop turned out to be a killer | that's life!Hope Forest shooting - WikipediaTHE SECRET LIFE OF 'POPPY CLIFF' - The RED HEART MovementCrime Reel podcast https://youtu.be/wdkwKr1H7kA?si=Tfyd2DvvS_-qqG7U Clifford Bartholomew murdered 10 members of his family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In February 2010, Susan McFall and her 18 year old daughter Francesca Frankie McFall were killed by husband and father Hugh McFall.  Apparently fearing the loss of his business and social and financial failure, McFall beat his wife and daughter to death before taking his own life. He called 999 before he took his own life and police attended the family home very quickly.  Neighbours and family couldn’t believe that McFall did what he did.  This is the story of the McFall family.   Join me at CrimeCon Birmingham on 25 April. Head to crimecon.co.uk and use my promo code FAMILY to get 10% off your ticket.  Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline  References Carnage in Shropshire as man slaughters his family | The Independent | The Independent Family death father 'overcharged customer £500,000' - BBC News 'I hope I rot in hell': father's suicide note after killing wife and daughter | Crime | The Guardian McFall murder house put on market | Shropshire Star Oswestry florist beat wife and daughter to death - BBC News Employer's tribute to Susan McFall | Shropshire Star Family pay tribute to tragic dad Hugh | Shropshire StarFlorist who murdered family hoped to go to hell | UK | News | Express.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In February 2010, 24 year old Stephanie Bellinger and her 10 month old daughter Lili were killed by partner and father of Lili, Anthony Marsh. He claimed that voices in his head told him to kill Stephanie and Lili but others asserted that he was trying to avoid his responsibilities and also had revenge as a motive.  Stephanie and Marsh’s other child - two and half year old boy – was physically unharmed in the attack but left alone by Marsh for over 24 hours.  Despite denying murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, Marsh was found guilty of the murder of Stephanie and Lili and was sentenced to life imprisonment.  This is the story of Stephanie Bellinger and her daughter Lili.  Join me at CrimeCon Birmingham on 25 April. Head to crimecon.co.uk and use my promo code FAMILY to get 10% off your ticket.  Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline  References Knifeman killed girlfriend and baby | The Independent | The Independent Man guilty of murdering partner and child in Totton - BBC News Life for mother and baby murderer | London Evening Standard | The Standard Anthony Marsh was was 'a family man' say former colleagues | Daily Echo Anthony Marsh claimed voices made him kill Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo Anthony Marsh sentenced to 26 years for murders of Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo Killer of girlfriend and baby daughter jailed for life | UK news | The GuardianFemicide Census reveals half of UK women killed by men die at hands of partner or ex | End Violence Against Women A Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Femicide: A Systematic Review - PMCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.