Episode Summary
SummaryIn this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the mysterious case of Jim Dawson, a farmer who was shot and later died from his injuries. The investigation takes a turn when it is discovered that the bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult. The locals in the small village of Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, leading to various theories, including mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The case remains unsolved, and the village continues to keep silent about the events. The murder of Jim Dawson remains unsolved after over 80 years. The conversation explores various theories and speculations surrounding the case. One theory suggests that Jim may have been mistaken for someone else, possibly Tommy Simpson, who had a conflict with another person named Tommy. The conversation also discusses the possibility of a youth being involved in the shooting, with Jim possibly knowing the identity of the culprit. The villagers' refusal to talk about the murder suggests that they may be protecting someone, possibly a child who made a terrible mistake. The conversation concludes with a discussion about a dumb criminal who taped fish to ATMs in Utah.TakeawaysCrimeCon London is an immersive true crime experience featuring sessions with renowned experts.Jim Dawson, a farmer, was shot and later died from his injuries in the small village of Bashall Eves.The bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult, leading to theories of mistaken identity and a jealous husband.The locals in Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, adding to the mystery surrounding Jim Dawson's death.Chapters00:00 Introduction and CrimeCon London03:30 Unusual Case: The Murder Witness07:57 The Location: Bashall Eves09:08 Jim Dawson's Last Night12:22 The Mysterious Shooting19:16 The Unusual Bullet22:48 Jim Dawson's Death25:23 Theories and Locals' Silence38:33 The Mystery of the Dog39:58 Speculations on the Culprit41:27 Tommy Kenyon's Theory42:20 Protecting the Culprit43:19 Jim's Knowledge of the Culprit44:21 No Enemies, No Issues45:16 A Prank Gone Wrong46:38 The Target Practice Connection48:31 Protecting the Culprit49:19 The Culprit's Identity50:27 Unsolved Mystery51:56 Interest in the Case52:53 Dumb Criminal: The Fish BanditMusic: The Day After Tomorrow by Sascha EndeWebsite: https://filmmusic.io/song/412-the-day-after-tomorrowLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support.
