When a member of the public dies in suspicious circumstances, there’s a criminal investigation. But what happens when it’s the state that’s the suspect? 

Lucy and Lee are back and this time, they’re looking at what happens after someone has died at the hands of the state and how families are often left in the dark fighting for answers. 

Shot in 1985 by police in Brixton, Cherry Groce died 26 years later. In 2011, an inquest found that Cherry died as a result of the bullet lodged in her spine. Lee tells us what happened after his mum’s death, the inquest process and his families’ long journey to the truth. 

Unlawful Killing is made in partnership with INQUEST and Aunt Nell. Produced by Leila Hagmann and Naomi Oppenheim.  

Thanks for the continued support of Aunt Nell. 

This podcast is part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hodge Jones & Allen. 

Oral histories supported by OnTheRecord. Music by Dave Okumu.  

More information and sources of support: www.inquest.org.uk/podcast 

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Find out more about the Cherry Groce Foundation 

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