126. Michael Gilbert: The Blue Lagoon Murder

126. Michael Gilbert: The Blue Lagoon Murder

Author: Paige Elmore August 8, 2022 Duration: 30:29
Do we really know who our neighbors are?
The Watt family was disliked and feared by everyone in the neighborhood. People had no idea what ACTUALLY went on inside the Watt’s house was something out of a horror film. The victim in this case was a vulnerable adult, Michael Gilbert. No matter what they did to him, he said he loved them and they were his family. This story is heartbreaking and grisly.

A listener from the UK suggested this case and I appreciate them for bringing this story to my attention.


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SOURCES:
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/case_details_on_murder_of_michae
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/MONSTERS+OF+THE+BLUE+LAGOON%3B+Family+of+thugs+convicted+of+murder.-a0224749074
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/8117966.family-guilty-murder-former-blackburn-man/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/corpse-s-missing-head-found-in-bedfordshire-lake-1903289.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerable_adult#Effects
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Michael_Gilbert
https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Health_and_social_care/safeguarding/safeguarding_adults/SCR/Pages/Council-welcomes-Serious-Case-Review-recommendations.aspx
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/watchingrobertpickton88015/slave-murder-very-disturbing-t2539.html
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/failed-by-everyone-slave-killed-by-crime-family-z0dck2zwltd

Hosted by Paige Elmore, Reverie True Crime explores the unsettling space between quiet thought and grim reality. The title itself is a deliberate contrast-a reverie is often a peaceful daydream, but our minds don't always wander to safe places. This podcast delves into those shadowy corners of curiosity about the darkest human acts. Each episode is built on a foundation of thorough research, examining not just the facts of a case but the profound cultural and societal ripples that follow. You’ll hear detailed narratives of long-forgotten mysteries and contemporary injustices, always with an ear for the human stories at their core. Paige guides listeners through these complex tales with a measured and thoughtful approach, focusing on the lasting impacts on victims, families, and communities. The show sits at the intersection of several genres, offering news-worthy updates, cultural analysis, and deep societal reflection, all through the lens of true crime. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the how and why behind the headlines, seeking understanding rather than sensationalism. In this podcast, the aim is to satisfy that haunting curiosity with respect and depth, transforming a simple daydream into a meaningful examination of the world's harder truths.
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