Episode 73 - The Case Family

In July 2010, just days after returning from a family holiday, 31-year-old Vicki Case and her two baby daughters — 2-year-old Phoebe and 1-year-old Nereya — were brutally murdered in their own home. The man who killed them was the person who should have loved and protected them the most: husband and father, Andrew Case.

After taking their lives, Case then took his own life. He left behind devastation and unanswered questions. While reports suggested he was under financial pressure, the police struggled to comprehend what could drive a man to kill his entire family. In a never heard before twist, some sections of the media sought to excuse his actions — attributing the murders to an anti-smoking medication Case was taking, as though anything could justify the deliberate, calculated killing of his wife and children. 

This is the story of the Case Family. 

Information and support 

·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 

·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

·       Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid

·       National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

·       Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America

·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Fordingbridge father 'killed wife and two daughters' - BBC News

Funeral for mother and daughters 'killed by suicidal father' | London Evening Standard | The Standard

Father who murdered his family 'was quitting smoking and on medication that caused depression' | Daily Mail Online

Hampshire Family 'Killer' Had Debt Worries | Scoop News | Sky News

Tributes paid to 'popular' family - BBC News

Father Andrew Case who murdered wife and daughters before hanging himself 'had money worries' | Daily Mail Online

Tributes paid to 'popular' family - BBC News

Man who murdered wife and daughters ‘had money worries’ | London Evening Standard | The Standard

Credits 

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Produced by: Clare Laxton  

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