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Echoes on the Motorway: The 1970 Hitchhiker Murders
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Two lives, two journeys, one chilling mystery, unsolved for over 50 years.
In 1970, the brutal murders of Jacqueline Ansell-Lamb and Barbara Mayo rocked Britain. Both were young, independent women last seen hitchhiking alone. Both were sexually assaulted and strangled. And both were found near motorways, staged eerily by their killer.
Dubbed the work of the "Motorway Monster," these cases spurred nationwide media attention and one of the largest manhunts of the pre-DNA era. From the distinctive blonde wig worn by Jacqueline to the iconic "Barbara’s ghost" police reenactment, every detail has haunted investigators and the public alike.
While a DNA profile was eventually found in Mayo's case in 1997, no definitive link has been established between the two crimes. Over 50 years on, these cases remain cold but far from forgotten.
🔎 Join us on our latest podcast episode of Echoes on the Motorway as we dive into the files, revisit witness testimonies, and reflect on how these cases shaped modern British criminal investigation.
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