On July 9th 1996, in the small village of Chillenden Kent, Shaun Russell comes home to an empty house where his family is missing. Shortly after he learns horrific details about what has happened to his wife, dog, and two daughters. The details reveal that all the members of Shaun's family have been killed while walking home by an unknown figure with a hammer, that is until one revelation is made after all hope was lost. Shaun’s 9 year old daughter, Josie, had survived the attack. There was little evidence, no suspects under suspicion, and Josie was unable to talk after her surgery. However, with the miracle strength of Josie, it was only a matter of time before she was able to help the police make breakthroughs in the case.
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Writer, director & editor: Hannah Duncan
Researcher: Alison Loi
Voiceover: Will Akana
Producers: Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader
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Sources:The Russell Murders, Crimes That Shook Britain
Josie’s Journey, BBC
Crime Monthly, LWT
The Telegraph
The Mirror
Kent Online
Daily Mail
Alamy
Getty Images
Motion Array
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