The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head

Episode 29 - 1968

The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head

Show Notes

I receive an offer of help on analysing Fred’s dentistry, the results of which open up a new avenue of investigation. One that links our victim to the broader political upheavals that were happening around the world in in the late 1960s. And a conversation with Zoe Kun adds more intrigue to that possibility. There’s also some interesting news I wanted to share with you.

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