The Betrayal of Trust - The Case of Sarah Everard

Murder Files Unsealed · Jul 3, 2026 · 47m · transcript

This episode documents the tragic abduction and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by a serving Metropolitan Police officer, Wayne Couzens. It details how Couzens used his official authority and COVID-19 lockdown regulations to deceive and kidnap Everard before fatally assaulting her. The narrative covers the subsequent criminal investigation, the discovery of her remains, and the whole-life sentence handed to Couzens for his premeditated crimes. Beyond the legal proceedings, the source highlights a significant societal backlash regarding women's safety and the deep erosion of public trust…