About this episode
Rob Parkes shares his harrowing experience of being falsely accused and targeted for assassination by his ex-wife.
Rob Parkes’ ex-wife lied about him being a drug dealer and a gang member. Then she tried to hire a hitman to have him killed. Rob tells his remarkable story of abuse, narrow escapes and survival. Presented by journalist and true crime documentary maker Amber Haque and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw. Producers: James Shield and Danita McIntyre Executive Producers: Joe Kent and Innes Bowen Production Coordinator: Juliette Harvey Mix Engineer: John Scott Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton Bad People is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds
People in this episode
Hosts: Amber Haque, Dr Julia Shaw
Guest: Rob Parkes
Topics covered
- abuse
- survival
- crime
- hitman
- drug dealer
- gang member
Keywords
- hitman
- abuse
- survival
- drug dealer
- gang member
- true crime
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Studios, BBC Sounds
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