In this episode, I tell the story of Nicole Lewis, a 24-year-old mother-of-two murdered in Tuebrook, Merseyside, on March 5, 2002.Nicole and her fiancée, Mark Wilkinson, separated in February 2002 after a domestic incident the previous month. Mark had violently shaken Nicole so roughly after an argument that she had marks around her neck.A month after moving out, Nicole was invited to the couple's home after Wilkinson said he had arranged for a relationship counsellor to visit and talk to them about their problems. That was nothing more than a ruse.After heading upstairs with Wilkinson, Nicole was strangled to death and placed inside a wardrobe in the front bedroom.Wilkinson was found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, in September 2002 and received a four-year jail sentence, of which he served just 33 months.**The following are NOT sponsored messages**If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting one of the following charities:Refuge (the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK): 0808 2000 247Respect (Men's Advice Line): 0808 801 0327Galop (a national helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence): 0800 999 5428Women's Aid (a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children): [email protected] those listening who live in Merseyside, like Nicole did, 'Worst Kept Secret' is a Merseyside project established to reduce domestic abuse and enhance support for survivors. Their free, confidential phone line is open Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm.Call: 0800 028 3398Website: worstkeptsecret.org.ukREMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999!If you have experienced the murder or manslaughter of a loved one or someone you knew, please consider contacting 'Support after Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)'. They are a UK-based charity providing various peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.Call: 0121 472 2912Text: 07342 888570Website: samm.org.ukFor all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣britishmurders.com⁣Intro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣References:⁣britishmurders.com/nicolelewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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