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Murder She SpokeEpisode 115: Jenny MethvenEpisode 115: Jenny MethvenThis week Emma brings us the story of Jenny Methven, an 80 year-old widow who was killed in February 2012. Jenny had been the victim of a shocking attack and sadly succumbed to her injuries.Emma gives us details of the Police investigation, including appeals for information from the public, features on Crimewatch and of rewards offered for information.Emma also tells us of the shocking direction the investigation would take as someone close to the family was arrested as the prime suspect.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor...
2023-12-1549 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 114: Kenneth George JonesEpisode 114: Kenneth George JonesThis week Joannagh tells us about the case of Kenneth George Jones, who went missing from his home in Glenrothes, Fife in November 1998.Kenneth has been missing for 25 years, with no apparent reason to leave and no indication of foul play.Joannagh discusses the steps taken to help locate Kenneth, included age progresed photos due to the time elapsed since his disappearance.We also hear about the diffculty faced by his family due to the lack of information on Kenneth's whereabouts and with there having been a number of cases where...
2023-12-1138 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 113: Netta FornarioEpisode 113: Netta FornarioThis week Emma brings us the mysterious story of Netta Fornario, who was found dead on the isle of Iona in November 1929.Emma talks of Netta's fascination with the spiritual and occult and of the odd behaviour she displayed during her time on Iona.We also hear of the peculiar scene where Netta was found, leading to further suspicion around occult practices.Emma tells us of the speculation around a cleansing ritual gone wrong and also of marks on the body that may suggest a more sinister end.Case research...
2023-11-2444 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 112: James 'Jimmy' HassardEpisode 112: James 'Jimmy' HassardThis week Joannagh tells us about the case of James 'Jimmy' Hassard, who was found dead in the village of Caol, near Fort William, on 18 February 1989.Joannagh tells us how, although Jimmy had suffered injuries consistent with an assault, there was no apparent motive for the crime.We hear of the long investigations spanning many decades and the appeals made by tthe Police through the years.Joannagh also tells of the lines of inquiry the police still wish to follow in the hope of finally solving this crime.Case...
2023-11-1735 minMurder She SpokeBonus Episode: Interview with Pat WertheimBonus Episode: Interview with Pat WertheimIn this special bonus episode, Emma and Joannagh speak with Pat Wertheim, an expert in fingerprint analysis techniques, who became involved in the trial of Shirley McKie.Shirley McKie was a Detective Constable with Strathclyde Police who was suspended from duty and charged with perjury following findings in the case of Marion Ross, covered in Episode 111.Pat talks of his backround with fingerprint analysis and goes into detail of how his testimony was key to Shirley McKie's defence.Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing...
2023-11-101h 06Murder She SpokeEpisode 111: Shirley McKieEpisode 111: Shirley McKieThis week Joannagh tells us about the case of Shirley McKie, previously alluded to in Episode 108: Marion Ross. We hear how, during the murder investigation of Marion Ross in which Detective Constable Shirley McKie was assigned, events occurred which would result in Shirley herself being investigated.Joannagh describes how Shirley fought to prove her innocence by engaging experts who would cast doubt on the evidence against her and ultimately on key evidence of the Marion Ross investigation.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing...
2023-11-0348 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 110: Tony ParsonsEpisode 110: Tony ParsonsThis week Emma brings us the story of Tony Parsons, a 63-year-old Father and Grandfather who was killed in September 2017.We hear how, as a keen cyclist and cancer survivor, Tony had decided to complete a charity cycle of 104 miles. It was whilst on this cycle that Tony would go missing.Emma describes the years long search for Tony, which included initial mountain rescue, air support and dog units as well as later periodic appeals, including a feature on Crimewatch.We hear how an anonymous tip led to the identification of persons...
2023-10-2743 minMurder She SpokeBonus Episode: Interview with Steven KeoghBonus Episode: Interview with Steven KeoghIn this special bonus episode, Emma and Joannagh speak with Scotland Yard ex-detective and author Steven Keogh about his book: Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation. Steve tells us about his background in the Metropolitan Police, his work on his brilliant new novel, how the National Crime Agency assisted in building a profile of Jack the Ripper for the first time and we stray onto other important topics such as media reporting of high profile cases i.e. Nicola Bulley, institutionalised attitudes within the police, domestic...
2023-10-131h 21Murder She SpokeEpisode 109: Jill BarclayEpisode 109: Jill BarclayThis week Emma brings us the story of Jill Barclay, a 47-year-old mother of two from Aberdeen, who would be killed in a horrendous attack in September 2022. We hear about the quick police work that uncovered the identity of the killer and the attempts he made to evade capture. Emma tells us of the impact this crime had in the wider community, with activist groups organising events to demand action in making the streets safer and preventing violence against women.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks...
2023-10-0651 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 108: Marion RossEpisode 108: Marion RossThis week Joannagh tells us about the murder of Marion Ross, a 51-year-old woman from Kilmarnock.Described as a quiet and private woman, Marion would be found dead in her home in January 1997 after a brutal attack.We hear how the forensic investigation uncovered a list of potential suspects, but also resulted in some unexpected findings.Joannagh describes the case that was made against the accused along with the outcome of the trial.We then hear how fresh evidence was eventually presented, which would call the entire investigation into question.Case research by...
2023-09-2945 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 107: Annie IrvineEpisode 107: Annie IrvineThis week Emma brings us a lesser known case from 1974, the killing of 57-year-old Grandmother Annie Irvine, in Paisley.Emma tells us of the impact the case had on locals, who described being 'sickened' by the crime, and some of those involved in the investigation, who described the killing as 'repulsive' and 'gruesome'.We hear how, despite the brutality of the killing, there are few available reports on the case from the time and how, despite a large scale manhunt, there was limited progress in the case.Emma details how the...
2023-09-2236 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 106: Reamonn GormleyEpisode 106: Reamonn GormleyThis week Joannagh tells us of the senseless killing of Reamonn Gormley, a 19-year-old student from Blantyre in South Lanarkshire.We hear from Joannagh about what a kind and selfless person Reamonn was, noting the charity work he carried out overseas, and the words of his family and teachers on his character.Joannagh goes on to describe the incident in which Reamonn lost his life, a knife attack during a random robbery, carried out by two men already on bail.We also hear about the aftermath of Reamonns death, with outpourings of...
2023-09-1527 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 105: June Cruickshank and George ForbesEpisode 105: June Cruickshank and George ForbesThis week Emma tells us of the killings of 2 children in Aberdeen in the 1960's, 6-year-old June Cruickshank and 7-year-old George Forbes.Emma describes how June was found in a critical condition after a seemingly random act of violence with no clear motive. June would die a short time later.We hear how there were very few leads in the case, with appeals being made to the public at football matches and through newspaper articles and TV interviews.Emma tells us how the case hit a dead end...
2023-09-0842 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 104: Isabella Kerr & Mary Jane RogersonEpisode 104: Isabella Kerr & Mary Jane RogersonThis week Joannagh tells us of the tragic murders of Isabella Kerr and Mary Jane Rogerson; two women who died at the hands of a jealous, possessive, deeply insecure man, whose continued unspiralling behaviour - left unchecked - led to the ultimate crime. We hear about the comprehensive and thorough police investigation, and the several ground breaking techniques established during the intensive investigation which would change the approach to policing and forensics forever.Joannagh and Emma also discuss the attitudes of the time, where domestic abuse was...
2023-09-011h 01Murder She SpokeEpisode 103: The Dundee School Shooting & Carstairs Axe MurdersEp 103: The Dundee School Shooting & Carstairs Axe MurdersThis week Emma tells us the story of the 2 seperate crime rampages carried out by a man named Robert Mone - the Dundee School Shooting & the Carstairs Axe Murders.Emma describes the terrifying events at the school in Dundee and how Mone was locked up for this violent incident for 9 years, before escaping from the psychiatric facility where he had been held.We also hear about how Mone and an accomplice carried out another brutal spate of violent attacks once free, and the aftermath of Mone's campaign...
2023-08-2541 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 102: Margaret FlemingEpisode 102: Margaret FlemingThis week Joannagh tells us the story of Margaret Fleming, a vulnerable young woman, believed to have been murdered some time between 18 December 1999 and 5 January 2000.We hear how the trial for the murder of Margaret Fleming was groundbreaking, as it was featured in a BBC documentary titled ‘Murder Trial’ and was the first time a documentary crew had been permitted access to record the proceedings of a high court murder trial.Joannagh also tells us of the learning disabilities that made Margaret such a vulnerable person, and how access to her disability bene...
2023-08-181h 00Murder She SpokeEpisode 101: Amber GibsonEpisode 101: Amber GibsonVideo Podcast - https://youtu.be/tkzX0mCDPMwThis week Emma tells us the story of Amber Gibson, a 16-year-old girl who was killed in November 2021.Emma talks of the traumatic experiences Amber had already been through in her young life, and the resilience of her character that she was still described as “most giving, loving, supportive and admirable".We hear about the night Amber disappeared and the search that eventually led to her body being discovered, as well as further unspeakable acts that were carried out after her death.Em...
2023-08-1149 minMurder She SpokeEpisode (1)00: Renee MacRaeEpisode (1)00: Renee MacRaeVideo Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNOkt9bn7IFor the long awaited 100th episode of Murder She Spoke Joannagh delves in to the case of Renee MacRae, a 36-year-old mother of two who went missing in November 1976, along with her youngest son, 3-year-old Andrew.Joannagh talks of the turbulent personal life of Renee, with questions having been raised over the paternity of her youngest son due to an ongoing affair.We hear about the extensive searches carried out in search of Renee and Andrew, from excavations...
2023-08-0247 minMurder She SpokeBonus Episode: The Makings of a MurdererBonus Episode: The Makings of a Murderer In this special bonus episode, Murder She Spoke go behind the scenes of The Makings of a Murderer, the one-man stage show hosted by former Detective Superintendent David Swindle, currently touring the UK. David Swindle served in the Police for 34 years and was involved in some of the most high profile criminal investigations in UK history, most notably Operation Anagram, which led to the discovery of further victims of notorious serial killer Peter Tobin.In this episode, Emma And Joannagh go on stage at the Festival Theatre in...
2023-07-1722 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 99: Karen BuckleyEpisode 99: Karen BuckleyThis week Emma tells us the story of Karen Buckley, a 24-year-old student from Ireland, who was killed in 2015 whilst living in Glasgow.We hear how the alarm was raised after Karen did not return home after a night out, something which was very out of character for her.Emma describes how the police appeals to the public resulted in crucial information being provided. This information would ultimately lead to the discovery of Karen's remains and would be vital in the case against her killer.Case research by Emma Taylor
2022-07-0134 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 98: Mary Speir GunnEpisode 98: Mary Speir Gunn.This week Joannagh brings us a mystery dating all the way back to 1913, the case of Mary Speir Gunn.We hear how, in October 1913, Mary and her family were relaxing in their secluded cottage home when suddenly a hail of bullets tore through the room, hitting all members of the family, Mary fatally so.We hear how, despite some conclusions being drawn from evidence at the scene, the lack of strong forensics at the time meant a degree of guesswork was involved in the investigation.Joannagh describes the leads that were ultimately...
2022-06-2437 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 97: The Dunblane MassacreEpisode 97: The Dunblane Massacre.Content Warning: This case involves a school shooting and the deaths of many young children. As always, we want our listeners to look after themselves, so if you feel that this episode may be distressing for you we would advise you to possibly skip this episode or listen to another one instead. This week Emma tells us of the Dunblane Massacre, one of the darkest days in modern Scottish history.On the 13th of March 1996, a class of 5 and 6-year-old children and their teachers at Dunblane Primary School were targeted by...
2022-06-1543 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 96: Steven DonaldsonEpisode 96: Steven Donaldson. This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Steven Donaldson, a 27-year-old offshore oil and gas worker from Arbroath. We hear how Steven was in the midst of a disagreement with his ex girlfriend over money and on 6 June 2018 set off to meet with her to talk the issue through.Joannagh describes how, when Steven arrived, he was ambushed and killed after a vicious and sustained attack.We hear details of the strong reactions, from various parties, to the brutal details of the attack and the lack of remorse shown by the...
2022-06-0840 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 95: Julius CzaplaEpisode 95: Julius Czapla.Content Warning: This case involves the death of a child. As always, we want our listeners to look after themselves, so if you feel that this episode may be distressing for you we would advise you to possibly skip this episode or listen to another one instead. This week Emma tells the tragic story of Julius Czapla, a two-year-old boy living in Edinburgh, who was murdered by his own father.Emma describes how the breakdown of Julius' parents relationship led his father to display worrying behaviour.We hear about how Julius...
2022-05-1843 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 94: Dorothy ParkEpisode 94: Dorothy Park. This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Dorothy Park, a 63-year-old postmistress from New Pitsligo.In 16 June 1981 Dorothy was found dead in an incident that shocked the residents of the quiet village. Seemingly the victim of a burglary gone wrong, Dorothy was found bound and gagged in her home, she had died by suffocation.Joannagh details the steps taken by the police to try and identify the perpetrators, with a team of 55 officers being assigned to the case.We hear how witness statements mentioned 2 strangers in the village on the evening...
2022-05-1032 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 93: Kirsty MaxwellEpisode 93: Kirsty Maxwell.This week Emma brings us the ongoing case of Kirsty Maxwell, a 27-year-old woman from Livingston, who died under mysterious circumstances whilst on a trip to Benidorm with friends.Emma describes how, after a night of drinking, Kirsty fell to her death from a balcony in the hotel she was staying. However the balcony was not in an apartment being rented by Kirsty or her friends.We hear how some conflicting accounts and inconsistent stories from the occupants of the apartment raised suspicions around the truth of the fall.Emma tells how failures...
2022-05-0346 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 92: Lynda SpenceEpisode 92: Lynda Spence. This week Joannagh tells us the story of Lynda Spence, a 27-year-old financial adviser from Glasgow who was abducted, tortured and murdered in April 2011.We hear how Lynda's taste for the finer things in life had led to severe financial mismanagement of clients funds and left Lynda owing substantial sums of money to criminals that she had been doing business with.Joannagh describes how a group of these criminals made the decision to abduct Lynda and subject her to a 2-week-long period of torture to try and recover their money.We also hear...
2022-04-2637 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 91: Magdeline MakolaEpisode 91: Magdeline Makola.This week Emma tells us of the terrifying ordeal suffered by nurse Magdeline Makola when, in 2008, she was abducted and held in the boot of a car for approximately 10 days.We hear how her colleagues became concerned when she did not show up for her shift at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on the 18th of December 2008.Emma describes how the Police began attempting to trace Magdeline through CCTV images of her car and how, by sheer luck, 2 officers were passing the car where it had been left at a train station in Airdrie when...
2022-04-2037 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 90: Jolanta BledaiteEpisode 90: Jolanta Bledaite. This week Joannagh talks us through an infamous and horrific crime from 2008, which would come to be known as the 'Head on the Beach Murder'. The victim of this barbaric crime was a 35-year-old migrant worker from Lithuania by the name of Jolanta Bledaite. We hear how Jolanta's remains were initially discovered by two young girls playing on Seagate beach in Arbroath, which led to the Police underwater search and rescue dive team searching Arbroath Harbour for further remains. Police soon had 2 men under arrest, who they suspected of murdering Jolanta for the purposes...
2022-04-1229 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 89: Norman BruceEpisode 89: Norman Bruce. This week Emma takes us to the beautiful island of Skye for the story of a terrible murder. Norman Bruce was 64 years old when he was murdered by his wife Sandra in a vicious domestic incident. Emma gives us details of the scale of the brutality involved in the attack and how the injuries sustained by Norman resembled those from a traffic accident.We hear of the apparent lack of repentance from Sandra Bruce throughout the investigation and court proceedings, as well as hearing shocking details of domestic incidents she allegedly committed against...
2022-04-0532 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 88: William HendersonEpisode 88: William Henderson. This week Joannagh tells us of an unsolved case from the 1800's known as the Mount Stewart Murder. This case involves the murder of 55-year-old Janet Rogers, who was found dead in the home of her younger brother William Henderson in March 1866. The case was a mystery from the start with no obvious motive being found and the crime scene having some peculiarities.Joannagh tells us how suspicion soon fell on James Crichton, a ploughman who worked with William Henderson, who was quickly charged with the crime. We hear how conflicting witness accounts and shaky evidence...
2022-03-2933 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 87: Shona StevensEpisode 87: Shona Stevens. This week Emma brings us the story of Shona Stevens who, in 1994, was the victim of a brutal attack which led to her death. To this day the murderer has never been found despite several media appeals.We hear about some potential avenues of investigation that have been looked at over the years but which, sadly, did not yield results. We also hear of the strain that Shona's death had on her family, and the personal struggles they had to endure.Emma gives details about a recent appeal by the police for information. This appeal...
2022-03-2134 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 86: Philip MurrayEpisode 86: Philip Murray. This week we go back to the Roaring 20's for the story of Philip Murray - the last man hanged at Calton Jail.Joannagh tells us about life in Edinburgh and some of the city's notable events of the time. We also hear about Philip Murray and the alcohol fuelled rage that drove him to commit the murder for which he would later be hanged at Calton jail, before HMP Slaughton took over as the site for executions. Joannagh provides details of what imprisonment at Calton jail was like, and the legacy the prison left...
2022-03-1428 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 85: Jeanie SetonEpisode 85: Jeanie Seton. This week Emma takes a trip back in time to bring us the story of Jeanie Seton and the Murder of Ratho in the year 1864.We hear how Jeanie was killed in a crazed attack by George Bryce - a former love interest of a friend of Jeanie's - who blamed her for the breakup of the relationship.Emma describes how - after a failed plea of insanity - George was sentenced to death and would go on to have one of the most infamous executions in Scottish history.Case research by Emma...
2022-03-0745 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 84: Kevin McLeodEpisode 84: Kevin McLeod. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Kevin McLeod, a 24-year-old from Caithness, who died in peculiar circumstances in February 1997.Joannagh details some of the odd details of the case which led to various theories emerging from the police, and also the wider community, around the circumstances of Kevin's death.We hear how Kevin's family made various complaints about how the investigation had been handled, believing that crucial steps were not taken and that viable lines of enquiry were not followed.Joannagh describes how, over the course of over 20 years, several reviews into...
2022-02-2843 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 83: Edwin RoseEpisode 83: Edwin Rose. This week Emma takes us back to 1889 for the tale of Edwin Rose, who was killed on Goatfell mountain in the Isle of Arran.Emma tells us of the circumstances leading up to Edwin's death and the subsequent manhunt for the main suspect. We hear how the details of the case might not be as clear cut as first thought, and we hear how local superstitions helped create an odd interlude to the case.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic...
2022-02-2237 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 82: Louise AitchisonEpisode 82: Louise Aitchison. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Louise Aitchison, a 33-year-old woman who was attacked and killed in a domestic abuse incident in March 2020.We hear details of the previous patterns of domestic violence carried out by her killer, which were not given enough consideration by the police when they were called to the an incident prior to the murder.Joannagh also tells us of the response to the tragedy, including statements from leading women's charity Refuge and charity activity by Louise's mother Caroline.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced...
2022-02-1147 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 81: Stefan SutherlandEpisode 81: Stefan Sutherland. This week Emma brings us the story of Stefan Sutherland, a 25-year-old from Occumster in the Scottish Highlands, who died in September 2013.Emma stresses that officially there is no crime associated with Stefan's death. However, due to the circumstances around the death and subsequent questions around the police investigation, there deserves to be some light shone on the tragedy.Emma talks through the inconsistencies in the evidence gathering, the pertinent facts around people connected to Stefan and the accusations levelled at the police by witnesses.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced...
2022-02-0736 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 80: Mary Queen of ScotsEpisode 80: Mary Queen of Scots. This week Joannagh delves into the history books to tell us the story of Mary Queen of Scots.We hear of the many plots surrounding the young Queen all through her life, from murder plots to political schemes involving several major European powers.Joannagh describes how the reformation and the continuing tensions between the catholic and protestant faiths in Scotland and England was the catalyst for much of the turmoil in the life of Mary.We hear how investigations - and possible set-ups - were used to justify Mary's imprisonment and ultimately...
2022-01-211h 02Murder She SpokeEpisode 79: Margaret McLaughlinEpisode 79: Margaret McLaughlin. This week Emma brings us the story of Margaret McLaughlin, a 23-year-old typist from Carluke, who was killed in July 1973.We hear how the ferocious attack would likely have left substantial evidence on the killer and how it came as a surprise when the police named a main suspect displaying none of these signs.Emma discusses some of the poor investigation practices carried out by the police at the time and the concerns ,by some, of the outcome of the original investigation.Most notably Emma looks at the research of criminologist Professor David Wilson...
2022-01-1442 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 78: William Henry BuryEpisode 78: William Henry Bury. This week Joannagh takes us back to 1889 for the tale of William Henry Bury.We hear about Bury's tragic childhood, in which he lost both parents at a very young age, was raised by family friends and found employment in a workhouse at age 16.Joannagh tells us of the troubled relationship Bury had with his wife Ellen Elliot, in which he was frequently violent towards her. We also hear how this violence reached a peak after the couple moved to Dundee, Scotland. This set in motion a controversial investigation in which questions were...
2021-12-1046 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 76: Robert AdawayEpisode 76: Robert Adaway. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Robert Adaway, who went missing from Thurso, Caithness on his 18th birthday. We hear how there were no indications that Robert was in a poor mental health or that he had anything but a bright future to look forward to.Joannagh describes the efforts of the Police in trying to locate Robert, with searches taking place in and around Thurso. Potential travel routes were also investigated. but to no avail, leaving police baffled as to what may have happened to such a promising young man.
2021-11-2643 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 75: Shaun RitchieEpisode 75: Shaun Ritchie. This week Emma brings us the story of Shaun Ritchie, who disappeared after a Halloween party in 2014, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.Emma gives us the facts of the case including that there had been reports of a fight at the party and that Shaun somehow became separated from his friends.We hear of the huge effort made by the Police to locate Shaun, with a vast array of resources being used to assist in the search.With only articles of his clothing being discovered, but no sign of Shaun himself...
2021-11-1939 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 74: Kriss DonaldEpisode 74: Kriss Donald. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Kriss Donald, a 15-year-old boy who, in 2004, was killed in a racially motivated attack in Glasgow.We hear how Kriss was targeted at random by an Asian gang in revenge for an assault in a nightclub that Kriss had no involvement in.Joannagh tells us of the harrowing, hours long ordeal faced by Kriss before ultimately being killed by the gang and how the ringleaders attempted to evade justice by fleeing to Pakistan.We hear details of the efforts of members of the Pakistani community in...
2021-11-1242 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 73: George MurdochEpisode 73: George Murdoch. This week Emma brings us the story of George Murdoch, a 58-year-old taxi driver who was the victim of a seemingly random murder in 1983.We hear how George was having a completely ordinary night in his taxi prior to his death, with no indication of any arguments or vendettas that could explain the fatal attack.Emma describes the bizarre facts of the case, from the odd route of the taxi to the unusual murder weapon found at the scene. We also hear details of the enormous effort of the police in attempting to solve...
2021-11-0544 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 72: Paige DohertyEpisode 72: Paige Doherty. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Paige Doherty of Clydebank, who was cruelly murdered at the age of just 15 years old.We hear how the alarm was raised when Paige did not arrive at her weekend job and how the investigation traced her last movements to a Deli in her hometown of ClydebankAs well as the savage nature of the attack, we hear how the callousness of the killer continued during the investigation and beyond, with false accusations being made about Paige and the killer's eventual sentence being appealed.Joannagh also...
2021-10-2935 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 71: Patricia HenryEpisode 71: Patricia Henry. This week Emma brings us the story of Patricia Henry, a 46-year old mother from Girvan, who went missing in November 2017.Emma tells us how initial reports into Patricia's disappearance suggested Patricia may have returned to Gran Canaria, where she had lived previously. However, when irregular financial activity was identified during a proof of life check by police, this no longer seemed likely.We hear how suspicions were raised around the actions of a friend of Patricia's, both before and after her disappearance, and how this opened up a crucial line of inquiry.Finally...
2021-10-2224 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 70: Helen Fiona TorbetEpisode 70: Helen Fiona Torbet. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Helen Torbet, a 62-year-old outdoors-woman who disappeared in July 1993. Helen was an avid hill walker, having climbed all the Munro's in Scotland and we hear about the important and lasting contributions she made to hill walking in Scotland.However we also hear how Helen disappeared whilst on one of her solo hill walking adventures, with no trace being found of her, despite thorough searches by police and rescue teams.Joannagh tells us how a chance discovery 10 months after Helen went missing was the breakthrough that changed...
2021-10-1533 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 69: Jean MilneEpisode 69: Jean Milne. This week we go back to 1912 as Emma tells us about the unsolved murder of Jean Milne, a wealthy 69-year-old spinster from Broughty Ferry near Dundee. As Jean enjoyed living in some seclusion, but was also known to travel often and with little notice, it was several weeks before the grisly scene of her murder was uncovered in her home.Emma describes how the crime scene failed to present clear answers, as some valuables were missing but many others in plain view remained, casting doubt on robbery being the motive.We hear of the...
2021-10-0835 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 68: Elizabeth 'Totsie' SutherlandEpisode 68: Elizabeth 'Totsie' Sutherland. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Elizabeth Sutherland. 'Totsie' - as she was nicknamed due to her small stature - was a 36-year-old woman killed in a vicious attack at her home in the small town of Culbokie in the Highlands of Scotland.We hear how the police believed the murder was committed due to Elizabeth interrupting a burglary, despite nothing being reported missing from the house.Joannagh tells us how a known thief, local to Culbokie, was picked up for the killing.We hear of the questionable ways that the...
2021-09-3042 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 67: Jess McPhersonEpisode 67: Jess McPherson. This week Emma takes us back to 1860's Glasgow for the case of Jess McPherson, whose case is one of four notorious murders which took place in an infamous area of Glasgow known as the Square Mile of Murder.Emma describes the historic significance of this case as the police used early versions of forensic photography in the investigation, which was a first in Scotland.We hear how widely publicised the case was at the time and how invested the people of Scotland had become in the story of murder and deception surrounding an upper...
2021-09-2431 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 66: Lynda HunterEpisode 66: Lynda Hunter. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Lynda Hunter, a 30-year-old woman from Carnoustie, who went missing in August 1987.Joannagh tells us how Lynda was known to be around 6 weeks pregnant when she went missing and was also with her 14-year-old dog Shep, adding further concern to the already troubling disappearanceWe hear how reports of a troubled marriage raised suspicions around Lynda's husband, before a grim woodland discovery led to a break in the case.Additionally we are told how revelations from this investigation led to questions being raised about some earlier...
2021-09-1729 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 65: Sandy DrummondEpisode 65: Sandy Drummond. This week Emma tells us of the mysterious death of Sandy Drummond, a 33-year-old former soldier, found murdered in Boarhills, Fife, on the 24th of June 1991.Emma describes how Police failings in the immediate aftermath of Sandy's body being discovered meant that potentially key forensic data could not be gathered from the crime scene.We hear about unusual behaviour displayed by Sandy in the days leading up to his death, which led those close to him to believe there was something amiss. We hear, also, how rumours of bullying in the workplace could point to...
2021-09-1036 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 64: Gordon JohnstonEpisode 64: Gordon Johnston. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Gordon Johnston.Gordon was a 53-year-old man who, in May 1989, was attacked and killed during a violent robbery of the gun and fishing equipment shop where he had worked for 37 years.Joannagh describes how this vicious robbery was part of a wider series of crimes planned by Gordon's killers which would have included kidnapping and extortion.We hear how a combination of the conscience of a family member and the killers' own bungling plans, gave Police the breakthrough in the case they needed to catch and...
2021-09-0329 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 63: Sheila AndersonEpisode 63: Sheila Anderson. This week Emma brings us the story of Sheila Anderson, a 27-year-old sex worker from Edinburgh who died from injuries sustained in a brutal vehicular attack in April 1983.We hear how a distrust of Police by the city's sex workers made it difficult to gather evidence, and would eventually lead to the Police making significant changes to their treatment and Policing of sex work and sex workers.Emma also tells us of the appeals made for further information years after the murder took place, and the hope that justice may be done one day due...
2021-08-2638 minMurder She SpokeEpisode 62: Emma FauldsEpisode 62: Emma Faulds. This week Joannagh brings us the story of Emma Faulds, a 39-year-old woman from Kilmarnock, whose sudden disappearance in April 2019 sparked panic amongst her family. Joannagh details the immediate concern that was expressed at the time for the wellbeing of Emma, given how out of character the disappearance was, and the fears of the police that she may have come to some harm.We hear how investigators combined CCTV footage with some additional circumstantial evidence to arrest a suspect in the disappearance. We also hear how detailed and methodical police work allowed a 300 square mile...
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