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I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode.
On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work.
Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre.
Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's husband, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her.
Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life sentence on September 21, 2012, with a minimum term of 22 years.
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic
References:
Cooper, R. (2012, September 21). “A ruthless and cold-blooded murder”: Businessman who battered to death his love rival after asking for a three-way relationship with his wife is jailed for life. Mail Online. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206739/Businessman-murdered-love-rival-burned-body-asking-way-relationship-wife-jailed-life.html
Huddersfield builder murder suspect appears at crown court. (2012, March 27). BBC News. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17529257
John Hay murder trial told of intense affair between Carol Hay and Kenneth Bill. (2013, July 11). YorkshireLive. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/john-hay-murder-trial-told-4942741
Kenneth Bill convicted of John Hay’s murder in love-triangle case. (2013, July 11). YorkshireLive. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/kenneth-bill-convicted-john-hays-4943780
Kenneth Bill found guilty for builder’s murder. (2012, September 20). BBC News. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-19670230
Kenneth Bill jailed for murder of ex’s husband John Hay. (2012, September 21). BBC News. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-19678588
Man jailed for murdering love rival. (2012, September 21). The Guardian. Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/sep/21/ukcrime
