Where is the 'Putney Pusher'?
Summary
This episode revisits the 2017 "Putney Pusher" incident, where a jogger pushed a woman into the path of a bus in London. Guest Peter Cardwell discusses the recent arrest of Nicholas Brandram, who died by suicide after being identified by the public despite his family's claims of innocence. The conversation covers the Metropolitan Police's referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct regarding the delayed DNA results and the ongoing mystery surrounding the true identity of the attacker.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Putney Bridge incident and its recent resurgence
Recap of the 2017 event and initial police investigation efforts
Challenges in identifying the suspect from CCTV footage
New developments leading to the arrest of Nicholas Brandram
Public speculation, stress, and the tragic death of the suspect
Family testimony and physical discrepancies regarding the suspect
The delay in DNA results and the resulting limbo for the suspect
Police watchdog review of procedures and DNA testing delays
Current status of the investigation and lack of new leads
Victim's anonymity and theories regarding the motive
Why the case captured public imagination and the bus driver's response
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