In this gripping episode of Crime Time, Inc., we delve into the harrowing 1984 murder of Mary McLaughlin, a beloved mother of 11 from Glasgow. Mary was found strangled in her flat, a crime that left her community and police baffled as initial investigations hit numerous roadblocks. Limited forensic technology and a reluctant community hindered the search for her killer, making the case grow cold. Decades later, advancements in DNA technology breathed new life into the investigation. The pivotal breakthrough came when forensic scientists re-examined the dressing gown cord used to strangle Mary, extracting a DNA profile that led them to a man named Graham McGill. McGill, who was already a convicted criminal, had been on temporary release from prison at the time of the murder. Additional damning evidence emerged when his ex-wife revealed that McGill had confessed to her years earlier. In 2019, McGill was arrested and, despite the emotional and logistical challenges caused by the pandemic-related delays, was finally brought to trial in 2021. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. This episode underscores the power of forensic science and the relentless pursuit of justice, providing hope to other families with unsolved cases.
00:00 Introduction to the Case
00:31 The Night of the Crime
00:57 Initial Investigation Challenges
02:14 Family's Struggle for Justice
03:11 Breakthrough in the Cold Case
06:17 The Arrest of Graham McGill
08:31 The Trial and Verdict
10:50 Reflections and Conclusion
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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