Charlene: Somebody Knows Something

By The Crime Desk

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Episodes: 9

Description

In 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes mysteriously vanished from her hometown of Blackpool. Chilling stories started to spread. And when two men are arrested for murdering Charlene, they are accused of cutting up her body – and using her remains as kebab meat.


The story of what happened to this young girl has haunted Blackpool for more than twenty years. It has twisted and turned, taking in police, paedophiles, and far-right protests. But not all is as it seems – and so much of this story remains hidden in the shadows.


Broadcaster Nicola Thorp is the same age as Charlene. She grew up in Blackpool too. Now, Nicola is revisiting this case – to uncover the truth, and the lies, about what really happened to Charlene. 


After all, Somebody knows Something.


If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com.


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Episode Date
Somebody Knows Something - Episode 8
Dec 11, 2025
The Far-Right - Episode 7
Dec 04, 2025
Jodie - Episode 6
Nov 27, 2025
Issues With The Evidence - Episode 5
Nov 20, 2025
A Few Bad Men - Episode 4
Nov 13, 2025
Rez - Episode 3
Nov 06, 2025
The Trial - Episode 2
Oct 30, 2025
Bright Lights and Dark Alleyways - Episode 1
Oct 30, 2025
Coming soon... Charlene
Apr 23, 2025