Show Notes
The team persuades The Gas Man to step out from the shadows. He reveals the first big clue in the investigation to how he got away with it – and makes a surprising claim about his role in the case
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Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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