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The video revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Phil Simmons, the wife of Captain Godfrey Simmons. The story unfolds with details about Captain Simmons' troubled marriage with Doris, his meeting with Freda Balik, and the events leading to Phil's disappearance in 1963. Despite being charged with murder in connection to Phil's case, Captain Simmons was ultimately acquitted in 1973 due to lack of substantial evidence. The video highlights the challenges in solving a murder case without a body and questions remain about Phil's fate. The narrative suggests that the 40-year-old mystery of Phil Simmons' disappearance may eventually be unraveled.
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In this segment of the video, the story revolves around Captain Godfrey Simmons and his wife Doris. Captain Simmons took his wife on a shopping trip to Plymouth but claims she never returned. Ten years later, he was charged with her murder. Despite being married to Doris for 13 years, Captain Simmons met Freda Balik in 1960 and fell in love with her. The marriage with Doris was described as a mistake due to incompatibility, with Captain Simmons being extroverted and flamboyant, and Doris more reserved. Captain Simmons later claimed that their physical intimacy was minimal.
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In this segment of the video, it is revealed that Captain Simmons had a fateful meeting with Freda in 1960 while stationed in Germany. Despite rumors and whispers about his interactions with Freda, Captain Simmons’ wife, Phil, announced she was pregnant after 13 years of marriage. They had a son in 1960 and returned to Britain in 1961, where Freda ended her contract and went back to Cornwall. Captain Simmons kept his relationship with Freda secret from his wife and was later posted to Devon. Additionally, there was a mention of Judy Chard, a West country writer, having a brief encounter with Captain Simmons at an army function.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Captain Simmons and his wife Doris were in a troubled marriage, possibly due to Doris’s own undisclosed sexual preferences that could have been covered up by their marriage. Captain Simmons grew close to another woman named Freda, which upset Doris. Despite attempts at reconciliation and moving to Cedar Cottage, their marriage remained strained. In June 1963, Captain Simmons and Doris went on a trip to Cornwall but Doris mysteriously disappeared during a stop in Plymouth, and she has not been seen since.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, Captain Simmons calls the hospital to check if his wife had been in an accident, finding out she hadn’t. He later spends the weekend with another woman, Freda, at a country club. Simmons announces to his staff that his wife left him, moved Freda to his home, telling the housekeeper his wife left to care for a sick sister. Simmons divorces his wife on grounds of desertion, marries Freda, and his wife remains missing since 1963. Police opened an inquiry into her disappearance but concluded she likely walked out to start a new life. Detective Sharp continues to search mine sites believing there may be more to her disappearance.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, five years after Phil Simmons vanished, her brother Leonard, who was unaware of her disappearance, tried to contact her but received no response. He then placed an advertisement in the Daily Mirror for her to contact him, leading to no response. The police were eventually involved, with Detective Chief Superintendent Proven Sharp leading the investigation. The story unfolds as it is revealed that Phil, Freda Simmons, and Captain Simmons were living in Bidford, with the captain frequently away in the Persian Gulf.
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In this part of the video, Captain Simmons returned to Britain due to concerns for his wife Freda’s health. He made an emotional appeal for Phil to come forward, stating Freda had lost her voice and was suffering. Simmons was eventually arrested at Stanstead airport and charged with murder. Despite applying for bail, he was remanded in custody. The case went to trial in 1973, where Simmons pleaded not guilty to murder. The prosecution highlighted the absence of Phil Simmons’ body as a key challenge in the case, emphasizing the difficulty of concealing a body in such trials.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how in murder cases where the body is not found, proving a crime without a body can be challenging. Captain Simmons was outlined as a suspect, with extensive police inquiries and searches conducted since 1963. However, with no concrete evidence or body found, Simmons was ultimately acquitted of murder charges in 1973. The key witness for the prosecution, journalist Michael Charleston, unexpectedly became a key witness for the defense, highlighting Simmons’ consistency in his story from the start. The judge instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty due to lack of substantial evidence, leading to Simmons’ release. It is suggested that Simmons may not have been charged with murder in modern times, hinting at potential inadequacies in the investigation process.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the mysterious disappearance of Phil Simmons. Phil’s wife, Doris, is mentioned as a potential suspect due to her possibly fleeing with another person. The case remains unresolved, with questions surrounding Phil’s fate, whether he is still alive with a new identity, or if his remains are hidden somewhere in a remote location. The missing person’s file remains open, and the narrator implies that the 40-year-old mystery of Phil Simmons’ disappearance may eventually be solved.