He lured them into a trap: The murders of Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes

He lured them into a trap: The murders of Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes

Author: redrumpodcast July 23, 2026 Duration: 36:39
A routine call to Greater Manchester Police set off a chain of events that would shock Britain and change policing forever. 2 officers, PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, were sent to investigate what looked like an ordinary vandalism report in the quiet suburb of Hattersley. It wasn't ordinary. It was a trap.In this episode, we walk through the final morning of two young officers' lives - the hoax call that lured them in, the chaos of the following minutes, and the manhunt that gripped the country as police raced to track down a man already wanted for two other murders. We dig into the media, the community's shock, and the frantic hours before the man responsible walked into a police station and gave himself up.But the story doesn't end there. What we uncover about the network of people who helped keep him hidden - and the decisions made in the days before the attack - raises questions that are still being asked over a decade later.This is a story about hoax calls, hidden networks, and a decision that cost two women their lives. And by the end, you'll be asking: could anyone have stopped it?Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime You can email me: redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.comSHOP MERCH: redrumtruecrime.myshopify.comPodcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed.Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions.No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer.Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently.If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace xPatreon monthly subscription- www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrimeA one off donation- www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumansYoutube monthly membership levels- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/joinThanks,Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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