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BBC Radio Wales
Death of a Codebreaker
Dr Sian Williams investigates the story of the Welsh codebreaker whose naked body was found inside a bag in his bath. Mystery still surrounds how and why Gareth Williams died.
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Ratings & Reviews
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3.8 stars from 216 ratings
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“Cracking the code - insightful.”
Simon Drought via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/07/24
A summary but not much else
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“This podcast is useful for providing a summary of the facts and demonstrating why Gareth’s death should be re-examined. It lacks good storytelling though, and it would help to hear from people who knew Gareth personally as he remains a mysterious character. The experts’ opinions differ and a...”Read full review »
murgatroyd324 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/15/24
Every episode is the same
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“I agree with the other reviews on here. These are just the same pieces of information over and over with the opinions of some people that don’t actually have anything substantial to add. There is no investigation here or anything thought provoking whatsoever. I think I could’ve probably written...”Read full review »
Fielddddddd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/24
Recent Episodes
Published 12/05/23
In the sixth and final episode of Death of a Codebreaker, Dr Sian Williams asks what justice for Gareth Williams would look like. She hears from Jim Frazer, the forensic scientist who carried out a review into the case 11 years ago as well Angela Gallop who has reviewed dozens of cold cases over...
Published 12/05/23
Young Welshman Gareth Williams was found naked inside a relatively small bag in his bath in 2010. And another theory is that he was the victim of a bizarre sex game gone wrong. There are suggestions he may have had an interest in Claustrophilia - pleasure derived from being in a confined space....
Published 11/28/23
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