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Who Killed Dad?

In 1986, Peter and his lover Lindy were shot dead in Rake, Hampshire. Their killer has never been found. With the help of Sussex police, his sons are searching for answers.

On April 22, 1986, Peter Thurgood and Lindy Benstead were found dead near their car just off the A3 in Rake, Hampshire, near the Sussex border. They were shot at point-blank range. Peter, a 47-year-old bricklayer, was shot twice, in his head and chest. He was found just outside the car, whilst 49-year-old Lindy was laying on the ground nearby.

Peter and Lindy were having an affair, which was common knowledge amongst the locals. Peter had just divorced his wife and moved out. Lindy, a mother of three, was still living with her husband, Micky.
The bodies were found by a salesman driving by who had stopped for lunch. The police enquiry immediately focused on Micky, Lindy鈥檚 husband, as the most obvious suspect. But he was soon cleared because he had an alibi.

Hundreds of locals were interrogated as part of the original investigation, but the killer was never found. David and Terry were only teenagers when their father was killed. 35 years later, they are still searching for answers and seeking justice.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Mar 2022 20:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Debb Swindells
Executive Producer Sarah Trigg
Commissioning Editor Aisling O'Connor
Director Lucy Chapman

Broadcast

  • Mon 28 Mar 2022 20:30