About this episode
The episode introduces the story of Josephine Mills, whose life changes dramatically after a stranger claims her husband was murdered while working for intelligence services.
New from Always True Crime, here's the first episode of Codename Badger. A series that uncovers the true story of a mysterious spy who appears at the door of a grieving widow, claiming her husband’s death is not all it seems. What follows is a lifetime of secrecy, espionage and control. This is episode one: In 1955 Josephine Mills’ husband Robbie dies suddenly, leaving her the single parent to four young children. But just weeks after his death a stranger arrives at her door, to tell her that Robbie was murdered, and that he had been working for the intelligence services. It’s a conversation that will change the course of Josephine, and her children’s, whole life forever. John was held prisoner by the Nazis in wartime and he’s still carrying the scars - both physical and mental, and Josephine is happy to care for him. But he brings chaos into her life. Search for Codename Badger to listen to more episodes or the full series is available on the Always True Crime Patreon. This series contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control. If you live in the UK and require support, there are a number of helplines listed on the UK Government website that can help, visit…
People in this episode
Host: Always True Crime
Topics covered
- espionage
- domestic abuse
- coercive control
- grief
- intelligence services
Keywords
- Codename Badger
- spy
- murder
- 1955
- widow
- children
- Nazis
- secrecy
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