In this episode Mia & Katie discuss the tragic murder of Kelly Anne Bates. At 14 Kelly started dating Dave Smith, it all seemed fine at first but slowly Dave started to reveal his dark and sadistic true nature. Over the period of around three weeks Dave, whose real name was James Patterson, systematically tortured and ultimately killed her.

If you or anyone you know are in an abusive relationship please consider using one of the helplines below:

·     England - Refuge’s National Domestic AbuseHelpline          0808 2000 247, Onlinelive chat, Web form

·     Northern Ireland - Domestic and Sexual AbuseHelpline       0808 802 1414, Online livechat, help@dsahelpline.org

·     Scotland - Domestic Abuse and Forced MarriageHelpline    0800 027 1234, Online livechat, helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

·     Wales  LiveFear Free 0808 80 10 800, Online livechat, Text, info@livefearfreehelpline.wales

·     UK-wide          TheMen’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically formale victims.        0808 801 0327, info@mensadviceline.org.uk

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