Killer In The Family

This is a re-release of an archive episode. In August 2001 Police Officer Karl Bluestone killed his wife Jill and two of the couple's children before taking his own life. Their two oldest children survived the attack. A police officer with a history of domestic abuse, these murders could have been prevented. This is the story of Jill Bluestone and her children Henry and Chandler, Jessica and Jack. Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership ________________________________________________________________ Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Joan Smith: What's a nice guy like Karl Bluestone doing in a crime like this? | The Independent | The Independent PC killed wife and children with hammer | UK news | The Guardian BARONESS CASEY REVIEW Final Report (met.police.uk) "Cops Who Kill with Will Mellor" Karl Bluestone (TV Episode 2023) - IMDb Friends reflect on a life cut short (kentonline.co.uk) Karl Bluestone - Hansard - UK Parliament What kind of future awaits Jessica and Jack? | The Independent | The Independent Family of murdered mum Jade Ward call for automatic removal of parental rights by convicted killers | ITV News Wales Basildon: Scheme to combat domestic violence in memory of murdered Jill | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk) Basildon: Killer cop - police launch probe | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk) Avon and Somerset Police implements transformative approach to investigating rape and sexual offences | OPCC for Avon and Somerset (avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk) Three quarters of police officers and staff accused of violence against women not suspended from duties | The Independent Credits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by Clare Laxton Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio Music by Tom Box and Pixabay If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In July 2026, 39 year old Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children – Keegan, Bennett, Caroline, Ella, Smith and Teddy were shot and killed by husband and father Kris Karolkiewicz. Kris then set small fires around the family home and took his own life. A family murder that shocked the local community, family and friends are still asking why. This is the story of the Karolkiewicz family. Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership ________________________________________________________________ Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Mandy-Karolkiewicz-Family-Foundation-Fund.pdf Brutal funeral snub for cheating Midwest dad murdered wife, six kids then killed himself at $750,000 home | Daily Mail Online Michigan family was rocked by two horrific tragedies before mom, dad and six children were found dead in burning home | Daily Mail Online Mom, 6 children killed in Grand Haven Township remembered as God’s ‘greatest gifts’ - mlive.comWho were the seven victims of the Grand Haven family murder-suicide? Obituaries released for mother, children in tragic murder-suicide Police confirm husband killed wife, six children in West Michigan Grand Haven Comes Together to Honor Mandy Karolkiewicz and Her Six Children | WGHN Credits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by Clare Laxton Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio Music by Pixabay If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In June 2020, at the height of the COVID lockdown, 40 year old Aneta Zdun and her 18 year old daughter Nikoleta were killed by husband and father Marcin Zdun. Their 6 and 5 year old daughters witnessed the horrific murders and were screaming for their mother and sister. A man with a history of violence, control and abuse, he killed Aneta and Nikoleta just six weeks after Aneta had kicked him out of their home to escape the abuse. Even though the murders were witnessed by two young children and a number of members of the public, Zdun still tried to minimise what he had done. He was found guilty of their murder though and sentenced to life. This is the story of the Zdun Family. Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership ________________________________________________________________ Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References 'Psycho' jailed for life for murdering wife and daughter - BBC News R -v- Marcin Zdun sentencing remarks Marcin Zdun guilty of murdering wife and daughter - BBC News Salisbury Marcin Zdun murders: Family's fear & 'nightmares' | Salisbury Journal Salisbury double murder accused Zdun 'felt harassed' - BBC News Salisbury double murder accused Marcin Zdun admits killing - BBC News Credits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by Clare Laxton Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio Music by Pixabay If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton 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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In 2014, 66 year old Christine Lee and her 40 year old daughter Lucy Lee were shot and killed by Christine’s partner 82 year old John Lowe. Lowe was a violent and controlling man who had a history of criminality and yet was allowed to retain his firearms licence and his shotguns. He killed Christine as she was planning to leave him and maintained the murders were an accident. This is a case with a lot of agency engagement and red flags and clear systemic failings towards the victims. This is the story of Christine and Lucy Lee. Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership ________________________________________________________________ Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References Surrey shootings: 'This is a nightmare,' says woman whose sister and mother were killed at Farnham puppy farm | London Evening Standard | The StandardPuppy farm murderer John Lowe dies in prison | Surrey Live Who was John Lowe? The full story of the Keepers Cottage Stud murders | Surrey Live John Lowe guilty of Farnham puppy farm murders - BBC News 82-year-old man held after mother and daughter shot dead at puppy farm in Farnham, Surrey | London Evening Standard | The Standard John Lowe 'threatened to blow my head off' - BBC News Credits Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton Produced by Clare Laxton Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio Music by Pixabay If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.