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3. Because She Was A Woman

Crime Next Door The Beast of Birkenhead

While Peter Sullivan stands trial, Diane鈥檚 murder ignites a movement. Birkenhead women challenge police attitudes, confront society鈥檚 view of women and demand change.

Diane Sindall鈥檚 murder ignites a movement with women across Birkenhead. Fueled by anger and grief they challenge police attitudes, confront society鈥檚 view of women and demand change.

Against this backdrop Peter Sullivan stands trial. We examine the case built against him with contested confessions, disputed forensic evidence and testimony the jury never heard.

Presenter: Olivia Graham.
Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham.
Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell.
Mixing: Ivan Eastley.
Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Development was by 麻豆社 Audio Scotland and 麻豆社 Merseyside.
Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

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