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In the late hours on Christmas Eve in 2022, 26-year-old Elle Edwards was enjoying a night amongst friends at the Lighthouse Inn pub in Wallasey, Merseyside, England.  It was a night for celebration, but in a matter of seconds, that would all change…  

Written by Trevor Pason, edited and engineered by Scott Ecklein, and executive produced by Michael Ojibway.

Written/Sources:  

• Atmosphere was 'tense' in Merseyside pub before Elle Edwards was shot dead | Daily Mail Online  

• Wallasey pub shooting - Wikipedia 

• ​​Elle Edwards: 'My daughter's murderer can rot in hell' 

• Elle Edwards murder: Inside gang warfare that led to innocent woman being shot dead

• Court hears every word of chilling 999 call moments after woman was shot dead outside pub - Daily Record 

• Christmas Eve shooting at UK pub leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded 

• Man arrested on suspicion of murder following fatal shooting in Wallasey Village | Merseyside Police 

• Elle Edwards Video - Connor Chapman Conviction

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• The Birkenhead estate living in fear of gun crime at the hands of gang | Wirral Globe

• Elle Edwards: Row drew gunman to pub before shooting, jury told 

• Wallasey pub shooting: Woman fatally shot was not targeted - police 

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• The murder of Elle Edwards timeline | Wirral Globe

• Merseyside Christmas Eve shooting: Police confirm 26-year-old woman shot in head at Wallasey pub

• Police hold news conference in connection with Elle Edwards' murder

• Merseyside Police have 'tremendous intelligence' over pub killing of Elle Edwards - but no sign of gun 

• Merseyside shooting: Two arrested as family pays tribute to Elle Edwards who was killed on Christmas Eve | UK News

• Elle Edwards murder inquiry: Family pays tribute to 'most beautiful and bright star' as two suspects released from custody

• Elle Edwards killing: Footage released of suspect's arrest as three people held over fatal shooting on Christmas Eve | UK News 

• How many CCTV cameras in the UK? CCTV Usage in the UK

• Ring doorbell footage shows beating by gang members Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy

• Stolen car used in pub shooting burnt out a week later, court hears | The Independent

• Blundering killer was caught on camera dropping gun as he revealed his identity - Liverpool Echo

• Killer's Facebook post after shooting 26-year-old beautician - Manchester Evening News

• Week 3 - Live updates from Elle Edwards murder trial | Wirral Globe

• How Connor Chapman went from 'ASBO yob' to the gunman who shot Elle Edwards dead - Liverpool Echo  

• Family's fury as gangster who helped kill Elle Edwards could be released early - serving less than three years in prison 

• The Lodges 

• Four cleared of helping gunman who murdered Elle Edwards

• Tears as four people accused of assisting Elle Edwards' murderer Connor Chapman found NOT GUILTY - Liverpool Echo 

• Connor Chapman's 'petal and prosecco' rant at woman who 'hired him lodge after shooting' - Liverpool Echo 

• R-v Chapman & Waring sentencing remarks

• Stolen car used in pub shooting burnt out a week later, court hears | The Independent

• Connor Chapman 'kicked out by his girlfriend after getting another woman pregnant' - Liverpool Echo

• Woman tells court she let killer gunman Connor Chapman stay because he got her friend pregnant

• Forensics 'link' Chapman to bullet casing found at scene of Elle Edwards shooting - Liverpool Echo 

• EXCLUSIVE: Shooting victim Elle Edwards' dad says Christmas will 'never be the same'

• England and Wales firearm homicides 2024| Statista

• PICTURED: Connor Chapman charged with murdering Elle Edwards | Daily Mail Online 

• Elle Edwards: Shooting victim's family urge people to live with hope 

• Wallasey pub shooting: Elle Edwards a beautiful bright star - dad 

• Elle Edwards: Mourners gather for funeral of Christmas Eve pub shooting victim 

• Connor Chapman jailed for life-to serve a minimum of 48 years - for the murder of Elle Edwards | Merseyside Police 

• Man, 23, pleads not guilty to murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey | UK news | The Guardian 

• Co-defendant in Wirral pub shooting trial attacked in prison 

• Elle Edwards was shot three times as post mortem details revealed - Liverpool Echo 

• Elle Edwards: Connor Chapman full sentencing for murder

• Elle Edwards: Heartbroken family of murdered beautician shout ‘See you later scumbag’ as killer jailed | The Independent  

• 'Rot in hell': Elle Edwards' dad's message to his daughter's killer

• Connor Chapman's uncle 'orchestrated' plan for killer to 'evade arrest at any cost' - Liverpool Echo  

• Woman factory reset her phone after 'calls with Elle Edwards' killer' - Liverpool Echo

• Woman accused of assisting Connor Chapman texted mum 'I'm minding his f***ing clothes', court hears - Liverpool Echo

• (@elle_edwards_foundation) • Instagram photos and videos

• Elle Edwards Foundation | Gordon Web Designs  

• Elle Edwards: Victim's father 'felt sick' after finding out co-defendant eligible for early release

• Elle Edwards murderer Connor Chapman jailed for at least 48 years 

• Elle Edwards: Murder victim's father 'felt sick' after finding out co-defendant eligible for early release 

• Elle Edwards' dad says it is 'impossible' to rid streets of guns 

• Elles army. - Fundraiser by Timothy Edwards 

• Elle Edwards: Two years on from devastating Christmas Eve murder | Wirral Globe 

• Tim Edwards shares heartfelt item he carries everyday to remember Elle's true legacy - Liverpool Echo 

• Tim Edwards spreads message of hope after daughter's death | Worcester News 

• THE TWO OF US Official Trailer (2025) Grief, Healing & Hope Documentary  

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: “Bird Bells”  by American Legion 

• Closing Track:“Many Faces of Healing” by Rand Aldo; “Death Whistle OUTRO” by Michael Ojibway

Music & Sound Effect Sources

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