Helen Gorrie murder

Title

Helen Gorrie murder

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

3 Aug 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Alison Perry reports on the murder of Hampshire schoolgirl Helen Gorrie. Fifteen-year-old Helen’s body was found in the village of Horndean on Saturday by guests at a wedding reception. Includes excerpt from a press conference featuring Sheila Gorrie, mother; interview with male police spokeman (not identified); Helen Packham, neighbour; vox pop with neighbours. (John Corcoran was later convicted but subsequently freed on appeal). Broadcast on Ocean Sound. For Drivetime show.

Contributors

Ocean Sound; Alison Perry; Sheila Gorrie; Helen Packham

Keywords

Adolescents; Homicide; Children (age group); Hampshire; Criminal investigation; Drivetime (radio programme); Helen Gorrie; Horndean

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