A brand-new true crime podcast, Dig Up Your Mam, is set to launch on Monday, March 24, 2025, diving deep into Northumbria Police’s longest-running missing person investigation—the disappearance of Ann Law.
Hosted by award-winning journalist and feminist campaigner Julie Bindel, this six-part investigative series uncovers decades of mystery, injustice, and a family's relentless search for the truth.
Ann Law vanished without a trace in 1973, leaving behind her two young children, Joanne and Trevor. In the years that followed, her husband, Gilbert Law, was tried for her murder but not convicted. Her body was never found. Dig Up Your Mam features exclusive first interviews with Ann’s daughter Joanne Mackel, and nephew Stephen Cassels.
Julie also speaks to former detective chief inspector Gary Shaw—who sheds new light on investigative failures and unanswered questions that still haunt the case today.
Episode Highlights:
Exclusive family testimony: Hear from Joanne about her harrowing childhood and Stephen, who was forced to help dig for Ann’s remains.
The failed investigations: Ex-detective Gary Shaw breaks down the troubling gaps in Northumbria Police’s case handling.
New revelations: Unearthed documents, lost evidence, and fresh perspectives that provide answers and raise questions.
A Story That Demands Justice
Through first-hand accounts, chilling location recordings, and Bindel’s narration, Dig Up Your Mam exposes the flaws in the justice system that left Ann Law’s case in limbo. This podcast is a testament to the resilience of survivors and a call for accountability.
The series will be available to stream on Substack and all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, from Monday, March 24, 2024.
Reporter: Julie Bindel
Producer: Samantha Smith
Artwork: Nicole Jones
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