Anglesey Vampire Killer Podcast Revisits 2001 Murder That Shook Welsh Village
The BBC's Crime Next Door podcast series has released a compelling new episode titled "Anglesey Vampire Killer," which sensitively examines the 2001 murder case that profoundly disturbed a quiet Welsh community. Hosted by Meic Parry, the podcast delves into the shocking killing of 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon at her home on Ynys Môn (Anglesey), committed by a 17-year-old student with a disturbing obsession with vampires.
The murder, which involved the assailant drinking the victim's blood, transformed once-friendly neighbors into fearful residents, creating lasting trauma in the close-knit Welsh village. Behind its somewhat sensationalist title, the podcast provides thoughtful context about what such a brutal case meant for a small, interconnected community, exploring both the crime's details and its broader social impact.
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