Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
True crime, legends, folklore, dark history and other creepy topics from the perspective of real live Canadians.
Transatlantic Tragedy — The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth
Episode 350: Ashley Wadsworth’s story is one of hope and adventure turned into a nightmare. Originally from Vernon, British Columbia, Ashley travelled to the UK to be with her boyfriend, Jack Sepple, whom she had met online. However, what began as a romantic journey ended in tragedy when she was found dead in February 2022. Her murder shocked communities on both sides of the Atlantic and raised questions about the dangers of online relationships.
Join us as we unravel the details of this heartbreaking case, examining the events leading up to Ashley’s untimely death and the subsequent investigation that brought her killer to justice.
Sources:
Ashley Wadsworth Obituary - Vernon, BC
Language & Culture Revitalization - Okanagan Indian Band
Timeline – Okanagan Nation Alliance
Vernon BC | The Canadian Encyclopedia
City of Vernon
The Implications of 'No Comment' in A Police Interview and the Importance of Legal Advice - Makwanas | Criminal Legal Aid Solicitors
The Power of Giving a 'No Comment' Interview During Police Questioning
Charge laid after B.C. woman killed in U.K.
Chelmsford: UPDATE Man charged with murder
Boyfriend killed Canadian teenager then filmed bloody confession | ITV News
'She wanted to help him... He repaid by taking her life' | ITV News
The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth | MacLeans
Vernon, B.C. teen’s U.K. killer sentenced to 23.5 years
‘She wanted to do so many things’: Vernon family grieving woman murdered in England
‘I was shocked’: Mother of Vernon teen murdered in England upon guilty plea
Documentary on B.C. teen’s murder airs on British TV
‘I thought England was the safest place in the world’ — DailyMail
Brit who killed girlfriend after she flew to UK was banned from meeting own mum
Mother of Vernon woman killed by boyfriend reacts to documentary about the death - Okanagan
The Murder Of Ashley Wadsworth — ITVX Documentary
Clare’s Law
Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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