About this episode

The episode revisits the case of Muriel McKay, focusing on new developments in the search for her remains.

In this episode of True Criminals, we revisit the haunting case of Muriel McKay, the 1969 kidnap victim whose body has never been found. Joining us in the studio is her grandson Mark Dyer, who shares a deeply personal update on the family’s relentless search for answers. After offering a one million pound reward, a new lead emerged that pointed to a possible burial site behind a betting shop in East London, triggering a dramatic excavation and a discovery that briefly raised hopes of a breakthrough. But as forensic testing begins and questions remain, we ask the crucial question: could this really be her, or is this another dead end in one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries. Support the Show Listen ad free and access our full catalogue, including a True Criminals coffee mug, on Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/truecriminals⁠. As an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. You can also donate via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YQVFJR5766BJE Follow True Criminals Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@true.criminals⁠ and subscribe to our YouTube channel at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals⁠. Connect with Martin Brunt Follow Martin on Twitter at…

People in this episode

Hosts: True Criminals, Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero

Guest: Mark Dyer

Topics covered

• kidnapping
• forensic investigation
• family search
• unsolved cases
• true crime
• mystery

Keywords

• Muriel McKay
• kidnap victim
• forensic testing
• burial site
• East London
• true crime
• family search

Mentioned in this episode

Places: East London

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