Terrifying & True | David Hampson, the Silent Man — The Mystery That Baffled Britain’s Courts
Podcast: Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for HalloweenPublished On: Mon Apr 21 2025
Description: David Hampson repeatedly stands in a Swansea road, blocks traffic, and refuses to explain himself. Arrests and prison sentences do not end the pattern. Terrifying & True examines the case of the 'Silent Man,' whose courtroom silence creates another puzzle for judges and investigators. The episode follows the appearances on De La Beche Street and the question of whether his refusal to speak is deliberate. Protest, compulsion, and defiance have all been suggested, but his motive remains elusive in this account. How can a simple obstruction become such a difficult mystery to resolve?Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/joinMore scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/Story submissions: WeeklySpooky@gmail.com
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