
Global investigations from the BBC. Gripping stories from around the world – delve into a World of Secrets.
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DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya then disappeared. The mothers and children were left without support. We join the quest for justice.
Also, previously on World of Secrets:
The Darkest Web: Two US special agents infiltrate the da... more
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Cathy and Peter are now speaking with their dads. But are the new relationships all they hoped for?
Lawyer James Netto has a “day in court like no other” when a father makes a shock appearance.
And we travel to a barracks in the South of England ... more
Lawyer James has an extraordinary breakthrough for teenage orphan Yvonne. Could her father be alive?
Meanwhile, it’s time for the big day in court. Can the legal team convince the judge to confirm Cathy and Peter’s fathers?
Searching for Soldier ... more
Cathy and Peter confront their demons. Their searches for their fathers take them to dark and desperate places.
And back in London, it’s time to reveal the results of the DNA analysis, with life-changing consequences.
This episode contains refere... more
How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya?
Growing up, Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai admired the British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki. Now, he is on a mission to hold them accountable.
Orphan Yvonne was told her... more
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As someone who has spent a great deal of time in Kenya and has a great affection for the country and its people, I have known of the reputation of BATUK for some time, so it is good that the truth is being told.
However, I challenge 2 of the assertions that are made.
Firstly it is not just White men who do these sort of things. People from many nations and ethnicities can be the perpetrators. Kenyan soldiers on a UN peace keeping mission in Haiti have been accused of similar things,
Secondly ... more
This podcast demonstrates how important this work is told in an interesting and compelling way.
Most stories are Well narrated, curated, and written. Astonishing sound effects.
Searching for soldier dad:
This story is on the side of bigotry. It's a bit ridiculous to judge soldiers because they were with sex workers.
A nightmare
Searching for soldier dad is very biased, feel very sorry for the children but the narrator was so hard on a father who obviously wasn’t capable of looking after himself let alone a child. Many young soldiers are very naive and these women obviously preyed on them.
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Investigative storytelling with a global crime focus that spans dark-web child exploitation, charity fundraising fraud, and trafficking, anchored by frontline law enforcement and survivor perspectives. Episodes frequently center on painstaking undercover work, cross-border collaboration, and the ethical costs of pursuing justice, often weaving in real survivor voices and expert analysis to illuminate systemic failures and the human impact behind sensational headlines. A notable hallmark is the balance between procedural detail and poignant storytelling, which can be both gripping and sobering for listeners seeking accountability and practical takeaways for policy, nonprofits, and journalism.
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