A Murder Without End
Tristan Stewart-Robertson
A Murder Without End is the award-winning true crime story of how the death of Joshua Hayes in Jacksonville, Florida, led to a tragedy in Scotland, to one of the longest extradition court battles in British legal history, and how one mother fought for justice beyond anyone’s expectations. Award-winning journalist Tristan Stewart-Robertson takes you on a journey across decades and continents, and brings to light how murder doesn't just kill the victim.
Best Indie Podcast, Signal Awards 2023 - Silver
Best Indie Podcast, Signal Awards 2023 - Listener's Choice
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Chapter 9: The Table
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04/20/23 • 57 min
After almost 20 years we reach the climax of this Murder Without End in Florida and Scotland. But can time give closure to a mother who has lost her son?
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Chapter 7: 175 Days
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04/19/23 • 42 min
Amassing all the available evidence, we navigate a maze of records from Jacksonville, Florida, to piece together a picture of what happened to Phillip Harkins’ case in the days – and years – after the murder at the boat ramp.
Chapter 6: August 10th, 1999
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04/19/23 • 32 min
Jacksonville, Florida. August 10, 1999. We go back to the day Joshua Hayes was killed, and retrace the movements of alleged killer Phillip Harkins and others in the lead up to the murder at the boat ramp.
Chapter 5: 17 Judges
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04/19/23 • 52 min
Phillip Harkins takes his case to the highest court in Europe, the European Court of Human Rights. After watching the hearing from Florida, the mother of murder victim Joshua Hayes talks about the lifelong ramifications of his death and her fight for justice.
ECHR hearing courtesy of and © ECHR-CEDH. Full hearing recordingBackground: 2017: Harkins v the United Kingdom [ECHR 239 (2017)]
Chapter 1: The Boat Ramp
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04/19/23 • 25 min
Jacksonville, Florida. August 10th, 1999. Two 911 calls describe a boy found on a boat ramp. This is the story of Joshua Hayes, his mother Patricia, and the beginning of the case against Phillip Harkins that would exceed anyone's expectations.
Bonus: Signal Awards Finalist
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09/23/23 • 2 min
A special bonus announcement after A Murder Without End was named a finalist for the Signal Awards 2023 as Best Indie Podcast for Limited Series & Specials. The series won both Listener’s Choice and Silver in October.
Bonus: Behind the Scenes
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10/01/23 • 41 min
Scottish reporter and host Tristan Stewart-Robertson speaks to Maxine McArthur about what went into the true crime podcast A Murder Without End, its journalism, its legacy and being a finalist for the Signal Awards 2023.
The series won both Listener’s Choice and Silver for Best Indie Podcast (Limited Series & Specials) after this episode was recorded.
Bonus: I Didn’t Give You Permission to Report That
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03/24/24 • 48 min
Scottish reporter and host Tristan Stewart-Robertson gave a guest lecture at Strathclyde University on journalism ethics and the subject of “privacy and intrusion”. The talk was titled “I Didn’t Give You Permission to Report That” and focused on the gap in public and private information in courts in Scotland and Florida. It asked if miscarriages of justice, such as the Horizon Post Office scandal, could happen again with an unaccountable justice system. And It also addressed the perception of questions and investigations by reporters at times of grief.
Chapter 3: Eldon Street
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04/19/23 • 22 min
An Inverclyde woman is dead after a car crash in Greenock, Scotland. This tragic incident not as far removed from the murder on the Florisa boat ramp as it may first seem.
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Chapter 4: End of the Line
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04/19/23 • 50 min
Alleged murderer Phllip Harkins kept asking questions fundamenal to freedom and rights in UK and international law. We take a look at how a legal system is supposed to work.
Background:
The process was under the Extradition Act 1989.
2007: Harkins v Secretary of State [EWHC 639 (Admin)]
2011: Inzunza & Others v United States of America & Ors [EWHC 920 (Admin)]
2012: Harkins and Edwards v the United Kingdom [ECHR 021 (2012)]
2014: Harkins v Secretary of State [EWHC 3209 (Admin)]
2012: Vinter and Others v the United Kingdom [ECHR 073 (2012)]
2014: Trabelsi v Belgium [ECHR 247 (2014)]
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Murder Without End have?
A Murder Without End currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does A Murder Without End cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Murder Without End?
The episode title 'Chapter 9: The Table' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Murder Without End?
The average episode length on A Murder Without End is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Murder Without End released?
Episodes of A Murder Without End are typically released every 1 hour.
When was the first episode of A Murder Without End?
The first episode of A Murder Without End was released on Dec 19, 2022.
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