A Stranger in the Dark: The Murder of Amie Gray | Ep. 254

A Stranger in the Dark: The Murder of Amie Gray | Ep. 254

June 7, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 254

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This episode examines the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles, exploring the investigation and the shocking events that unfolded.

Two friends sit beside a small fire on a quiet Bournemouth beach under the light of a full moon in May 2024. Amie Gray and Leanne Miles are enjoying a peaceful Friday night catch-up, away from the crowds and noise of the nearby town. Within minutes, that calm is shattered when a stranger emerges from the darkness and launches a frenzied knife attack. Amie is killed at the scene. Leanne survives despite suffering catastrophic injuries. Neither woman had ever met their attacker before. As Dorset Police begin investigating what appears to be a completely random act of violence, detectives uncover a deeply disturbing trail of evidence stretching from Bournemouth to south London. CCTV footage, internet searches and travel records reveal that the attack was anything but spontaneous. Instead, investigators discover a young criminology student who had spent weeks researching murder investigations, CCTV coverage, forensic evidence, knives, and beaches across southern England before travelling more than 100 miles to carry out his plan. In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues , we examine the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles. From Amie's life as a…

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