Episode 65 - Sally & Richard Challen

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six-month adventure in Australia. That is, until later that afternoon, when Sally made a startling discovery.
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The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
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Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
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Sally Challen at end of 'long road' after admitting manslaughter of husband
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUsr1i7tvJ8