They Knocked For Two Days: Berth Number Six

They Knocked For Two Days: Berth Number Six

Ronald McClages, 51, decided to clear out his ex-girlfriend's belongings from a small closet in his Murrow bungalow. What began as a simple act of moving on became a two-week ordeal when a heavy wardrobe fell, trapping him inside a 60-centimeter-deep space. How could a man vanish in his own home without a sound?

In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Ronald's final days, from the moment he stepped into the closet to the discovery of his fate. The unique geometry of his entrapment and the silent nature of his home in the flat English fenland reveal a tragedy that defies easy explanation.

Person: Ronald McClages
Age: 51
Location: Murrow, Cambridgeshire, England
Date: February 1, 2004
Cause: Trapped by fallen wardrobe

- Ronald McClages had severe asthma, a compromised liver, and had spent six weeks bedridden before the incident.
- The closet was approximately 60 centimeters wide and 60 centimeters deep, just enough space for a man to stand upright.
- A large, freestanding wardrobe fell against the closet door, blocking the only exit.
- The bungalow was a single-story brick structure with thick walls that absorbed sound.
- Officers found the door unlocked and heard running water before discovering Ronald's body two weeks later.

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