
The episode discusses the case of Sarah Payne, whose abduction and murder in 2000 led to significant changes in child protection laws in Britain.
On a summer evening in 2000, eight‑year‑old Sarah Payne vanished while playing near her grandparents’ home in West Sussex, turning an ordinary family visit into every parent’s worst nightmare. Her abduction and murder shocked the UK, sparked a massive search, and ignited a national debate about child protection and the public’s right to know where convicted sex offenders live.
Host: Georgia Marie
Places: West Sussex
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