# A Cold Case Solved - The Murder Of Claire Tiltman

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-06-28T23:55:33+00:00
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## Resource

The provided transcript details the tragic 1993 murder of Claire Tiltman, a sixteen-year-old girl who was brutally stabbed in an alleyway in Dartford, UK. For over two decades, the case remained a cold case despite the tireless efforts of investigators and the local community. The primary suspect, Colin Ash Smith, was eventually convicted in 2014 after legal reforms allowed his history of similar violent attacks and disturbing diaries to be used as evidence. Sadly, Claire’s parents both passed away before seeing her killer brought to justice. Today, Claire is remembered through local memorials and a dedicated Eco Center that honors her legacy and her dream of becoming a firefighter. This overview highlights the persistent quest for truth and the eventual resolution of a decades-long investigation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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