The Horrors of Room 308: The Case of Grace Millane
15 September 2025

The Horrors of Room 308: The Case of Grace Millane

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The episode recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of Grace Millane, a young British backpacker traveling in New Zealand. It details her last known movements, meeting Jesse Kempson through Tinder, and the subsequent police investigation that led to his arrest. The episode highlights Kempson's manipulative nature and history of compulsive lying, contrasting it with Grace's vibrant and compassionate personality. Furthermore, the episode explores the emotional impact on Grace's family and the nation, the grueling court trial, and Kempson's eventual conviction for murder, along with subsequent convictions for other violent crimes against women. Finally, it underscores the lasting legacy of Grace's story through campaigns established in her honor to combat violence against women.

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