Silent Night, Sinister Night: The Mystery of Joanna Yeates


Welcome to Clifton, Bristol—a neighborhood with postcard-perfect streets, historic homes, and, in 2010, a mystery darker than a holiday fruitcake. Joanna Yeates, a bright and beloved young landscape architect, had just settled into a new flat with her boyfriend. Life was supposed to be sweet, filled with cider, Christmas lights, and maybe even some homemade mince pies. But in a twist that gripped the whole country, Joanna vanished just days before Christmas, sparking one of Britain’s most intense manhunts.

Enter Christopher Jefferies, her quirky landlord with an eccentric reputation and a penchant for solitude. His arrest by police didn’t just raise eyebrows; it opened a floodgate of public suspicion and media frenzy that practically convicted him on sight. But was this mild-mannered ex-teacher really the monster lurking upstairs? Or was there something darker and even closer to home?

In this episode, we dive into the chilling truth behind Joanna’s case and how it twisted the lives of everyone involved. We’ll follow the trail of evidence, uncover Vincent Tabak’s hidden life, and see how a quiet street in Clifton became a cautionary tale of misplaced judgment and unspeakable secrets.

Grab your warmest blanket and settle in—this isn’t just a whodunit, it’s a reminder of how quickly the ordinary can turn sinister.

Thanks for sticking around for another episode of 10 Minute Murder! I appreciate you more than my morning coffee (and that’s saying something). If you haven’t hit subscribe yet, give it a click, and you’ll never miss a quick dose of true crime goodness. Know someone else who’s as into this as you are? Share the love and let the bingeing begin. Oh, and don’t be shy—find us on social media for behind-the-scenes bits, sneak peeks, and maybe a few things I should probably keep to myself. Have a case suggestion or just want to say hi? Shoot me an email. I’m always up for a chat and love hearing from you!

10minutemurder.com

email: joe@10minutemurder.com
_______
Follow 10 Minute Murder-

Facebook:
https://facebook.com/10MMpodcast

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/10minutemurder/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@10minutemurder

Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@10minutemurder

Youtube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCkJLUCEZlkn9In3AA46RVxw


*******