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Key Witness: Aftermath

Key Witness: Aftermath is hosted by broadcast journalist and presenter Daisy Maskell. Each episode of the vodcast sees Daisy sit down with the people closest to the world's most notorious crimes, to uncover the truth that never made the headlines.But where most true crime shows stop at the verdict,

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026 · 14 minNew

Tricked Into A Secret Ritual | The Moment

Amani was just a child when one day changed everything. Growing up in Sudan, she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) before she was old enough to understand what was happening to her. For years, Amani lived with the consequences in silence. She didn’t understand why her body was different. Why she struggled to urinate. Why intimacy was painful. Or why something she had been told was normal had left her carrying so much anger and shame. Then, one day, a biology lesson revealed a truth she had never known. As Amani grew older, she began to understand what had happened to her and…

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4 Oct 2026 · 17 min
Her Dad R***d Her Sister | The Moment
Chloe spent years trying to escape her past. Growing up in Ayrshire, Chloe Craig and her older sister Jamieleigh were inseparable despite being complete opposites. But behind the laughter was a fractured family, a troubled father and secrets that would eventually tear their lives apart. When Chloe was just three years old, their parents separated and the sisters moved with their mum, leaving their father behind. As the years passed, Chloe’s relationship with her father faded, but Jamieleigh never gave up hope of rebuilding the bond they had lost. So when she finally tracked him down, after…
27 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Abused By An Ambulance Driver | The Moment
What began as an innocent friendship would become a secret Helena carried for years. Helena Brady was just 13 when she first met ambulance driver John Corteggio. Growing up in Worthing, Sussex, Helena first came to know Corteggio through a mutual friend, Gareth. At just 13, she saw him as charming and handsome, never imagining that their friendship would eventually take a much darker turn. Too ashamed to speak about what she had endured, she kept it hidden. But the silence came at a cost. For years, Helena tried to move forward. But everything changed when one article landed in her hands.…
20 Sep 2026 · 28 min
I Witnessed My Mother’s Murder | The Moment
At just seven years old, Roann Court welcomed her mum’s new partner, Benjamin Cooper, into her life. Welcoming Benjamin with open arms, Roann was convinced he was "perfect." However, behind closed doors, things began to change. What started as a seemingly happy relationship became increasingly controlling and volatile, eventually forcing Claire to make a decision she hoped would protect her children and give them a fresh start. Although Claire and Benjamin had a baby together, the family was facing a reality far removed from the life they had imagined. Then, in January 2009, the unthinkable…
13 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Abuse Survivor Reveals FAMILY SECRETS
What if the truth about your family was more devastating than you could ever imagine? For years, Tara Proffitt sensed there were secrets buried deep within her family. Growing up, Tara sensed there was more to her family's story than she had been told. Behind closed doors, unanswered questions and hidden truths cast a shadow over her childhood. But as she got older, a series of shocking events would force Tara to confront a reality far more complicated and devastating than she could ever have imagined. What followed was a journey through unimaginable loss, buried truths and a relentless…
S7 · E1 · 6 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Mothers On Losing Their Children To Murder
Some stories don't end when the trial is over. In this special episode of Key Witness Aftermath, host Daisy Maskell revisits some the most impactful moments from our episodes featuring Claire Throssell, Lisa Squire, and Nikki Knight. Dive deep into these intimate discussions on grief, systemic failure, and the ongoing fight to protect the next generation. Featuring insights and harrowing personal accounts from Lisa Squire, Claire Throssell and Nikki Knight, this episode explores the unbearable weight of unimaginable loss, the reality of rebuilding broken lives, and the incredible purpose and…
S1 · E7 · 30 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Could My Brother Be My Son? Logan Gifford's Story.
Imagine if you had to question whether your younger brother was actually your biological son. In this powerful episode of Key Witness Aftermath, host Daisy Maskell sat down with Logan Gifford to uncover what really happened beyond the headlines of a harrowing case. Growing up in the underbelly of Las Vegas, Logan navigates a chaotic childhood marked by family addiction, profound adversity, and the ultimate test of resilience. Logan shares his incredible journey of survival, breaking generational cycles, fighting for justice and guardianship, and building a loving, stable family of his own…
S1 · E6 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
How Predators Turned Him Into a Violent Criminal | Glodi Wabelua
Can a convicted human trafficker also be a victim of the system? In this gripping episode of 'Aftermath', Daisy Maskell sits down with Glodi for an exclusive long-form interview tracking his journey from a vulnerable 14-year-old run-away to a landmark Modern Slavery Act conviction. At just 14 years old, facing extreme isolation and homelessness, Glodi was targeted and recruited by an organized criminal network into the dangerous world of UK County Lines drug dealing. Shipped away from London to a stash house in Hastings, his search for safety quickly devolved into a cycle of brutal violence,…
S1 · E5 · 25 Jun 2026 · 24 min
Killer Of My Four Children Could Be Released
What happens when a controlling partner cuts off all contact and completely vanishes with your children? In this devastating episode of 'Aftermath', Daisy Maskell sits down with Michael Tranter, a grieving father breaking his silence for the first time in a long-form video interview to uncover the dark reality behind one of Britain's most shocking family massacres. In 1995, Michael arrived at his ex-partner Lesley’s house for a weekend visit, only to discover she and his four young children: Sarah Jane, Anne Marie, Stephen Paul, and Craig Jonathan; had vanished overnight without a trace. In…
S1 · E4 · 11 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Every Parent's Worst Nightmare
Imagine your child stepping outside for a pizza and never returning. In this heartbreaking episode of 'Aftermath', Daisy Maskell sits down with Nikki Knight, mother of 15-year-old Mason Rist, for her first long-form video interview exposing the reality behind the brutal Bristol double murder that shocked the nation. On Saturday 27th January 2024, an ordinary night in South Bristol turned into an absolute nightmare. After leaving a gaming session at a mates house to walk down the road for food with his friend Max Dixon, 15 year old Mason was ambushed in a horrific case of mistaken identity.…
S1 · E3 · 4 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Britain's Most Evil Dad: "Mask Slipped And Monster Came Out"
Claire Throssell’s story is one of unimaginable loss, survival and a fight for change. In this episode of Key Witness Aftermath, Daisy Maskell talks with Claire Throssell, the mother of Jack and Paul Sykes, to discuss the abuse she suffered during her marriage to Darren Sykes, the warning signs that were missed, the failures she says took place within the family court system, and the devastating events of October 2014. Claire speaks about the years of coercive control and domestic abuse, the moment she left the family home to protect her children, and the court decision that allowed…
S1 · E2 · 28 May 2026 · 39 min
Blackpool Guest House Murder: Sasha's Sister Breaks Silence
What happens when a teenage girl vanishes on her first day of work? In this profound episode of 'Aftermath', Daisy Maskell sits down with Gemma - the sister of 16-year-old Sasha Marsden - who shares details of the horrifying Blackpool guest house murder that shook the UK. On 31 January 2013, 16-year-old childcare student Sasha Marsden arrived at a seafront guest house in Blackpool for her first shift as a cleaner. When her parents pulled up to collect her at the end of the day, she was gone. Her employer claimed she had already left - but the devastating truth was unfolding in a narrow…
S1 · E1 · 19 May 2026 · 41 min
Libby Squire Murder Case: What Headlines Didn't Tell You
What would you say to the person who took your daughter's life? In this exclusive sit down, Lisa Squire, mother of Libby Squire, shares the heart-shattering reality of the crime that shook the UK, and reads a letter she wrote to killer Pawel Relowicz. On 31 January 2019, 21 year old philosophy student Libby Squire disappeared after a night out in Hull. What followed was one of the largest missing person searches in Humberside Police history, ending in the devastating discovery of Libby’s body in the Humber Estuary weeks later. In this episode, Daisy Maskell sits down with Lisa Squire for an…
13 May 2026 · 2 min
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Key Witness: Aftermath is a English true crime podcast from Creatorville. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Creatorville
Language: English
Category: True Crime
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 11 Oct 2026
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