The Story

Her daughter was murdered. Why will the killer be released so soon?

If you murder someone, you get a life sentence. But what does a life sentence actually mean in practice? We speak to a bereaved parent fighting to end one of the justice system’s most egregious sentencing disparities.Murder sentencing consultation (closing date: March 4, 2024): <a href="https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/murder-sentencing-consultation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/murder-sentencing-consultation/</a>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: <a href="http://thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</a>.Guests:- Carole Gould, mother of Ellie Gould, and co-founder of <a href="https://www.killedwomen.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Killed Women</a>. - Lucy Bannerman, News Feature Writer, The Times.Get in touch: <a href="mailto:storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk</a>Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/times-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts-gdrm5k6cz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Inside the newsroom'</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations. Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker. Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times. The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.