# The Lost Girls: Part 5 - The Survivor

An episode of [The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1289005078), 8 Mar 2025, 1 h 03 min.

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It was a simple, quick detour to avoid prying eyes - and it was fortunate that it was just that too, a quick detour, for if it wasn't, then perhaps Teresa Thornhill wouldn't be here today. That evening in Nottingham in April 1988, she very certainly only narrowly escaped the clutches of death, thanks in part to the survivor she was. Because she was the survivor, her evidence would later be crucial in bringing to a very definite end the reign of arguably, Britain's most prolific child killer. This is Teresa's story. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of a sexual nature and involving a child, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) • The Beta Band - Dry The Rain • Panic Shack - Gok Wan The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support • References - produced upon request and in full upon arc's end. Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast • Facebook • Facebook Discussion Group • Twitter • Instagram • Youtube • Website • TTCE Merchandise • Patreon Page Remembering Teresa. The episode is dedicated to her. Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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