New court and crime podcast NOW AVAILABLE: Murder verdict

A brand new episode of the Oxford Mail's latest crime podcast is out now.

The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the latest trials, verdicts and more taking place in Oxfordshire's courts.

Episode 19 details the conviction of 23-year-old Bailey Heywood, who murdered 45-year-old Dale Bond.

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Heywood recently stood trial at Oxford Crown Court charged with murder after stabbing Mr Bond twice in the chest in Mullein Road, Bicester, on March 13 this year.

The couple had been together for about a year before his death.

During the trial, Heywood pleaded self-defense and claimed Mr Bond had become angry because she had received text messages from her ex-boyfriend.

She claimed he came to a stop with a knife in his hand and that she did so. However, a jury found her guilty of murder and her claim of self-defense was rejected.

Heywood was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and 181 days. The podcast features tributes to Mr. Bond from his family members.

READ MORE: New court and crime podcast NOW AVAILABLE: Murder verdict

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Listeners need only search for The Oxfordshire Court and Crime Podcast.

Do you have any questions about the podcast? Email [email protected] with the subject line “Crime Podcast Question.”