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John MacLennan was found dead in the Ho Man Tin government quarters.
A note beside him making just one request - his dying wish.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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The press had begun to theorise all sorts of ways this man could have been murdered. But more headline-grabbing than the method was the motive.
Why would anyone want John MacLennan dead? What secrets did they want to silence?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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Just after 11.30 on the morning of the 15th January 1980, John MacLennan, a 29-year-old police officer from the highlands of Scotland was found dead on the floor of his police flat in downtown Kowloon.
What the police first interpreted as a clear case of suicide soon become a media-inspired murder hunt.
With special thanks to…
Dr Robert Green - OBE - Forensic Specialist
Eclipse and the team at Gun Range Zero
Nigel Collett - Author of A Death in Hong Kong
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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On January 15th 1980, John MacLennan requested an early call. He woke and then walked the 10 - 15 minute stroll to the station.
What was he thinking? What did he need the gun for? What happened next?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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The SIU have a prime suspect.
They spent 1979 trying to gather evidence.
Now they are ready to make an arrest.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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1978 was drawing to a close. It had been an eventful few months for John MacLennan.
Yet the worse was yet to come.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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1978 was an important year.
This was the year that Duffy was arrested
This was the year that the SIU was set up
This was the year John MacLennan moved to the Yuen Long Police division.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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It’s a story of conspiracies, paedophile rings, government cover-ups, police corruption and killings—a tale of bias, scandal and homophobia that ends the life of a young police officer.
But before we meet him - a chain of events begins.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And Detective Iain Grant
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The team now have to complete the mission to intercept the Oui and find the drugs. Only then do they stand a chance of identifying the drug syndicate in Australia.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'
Bill Renwick
And Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'
If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022.
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They were ready to set sail. But they had an unexpected new crew member to deal with first.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'
Bill Renwick
And Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'
If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022.
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Preparing for an uncover mission and a six-week sailing voyage at the same time can be tricky.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'
Bill Renwick
And Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'
If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022.
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How do you know if you can trust an informant?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'
And Bill Renwick
If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022.
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Working undercover you must develop a robust cover story.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'
And Bill Renwick
If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022.
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Would you forgive?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
John Haynes Esquire
Robert Reid-Kay
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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WARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED
This episode features graphic descriptions and content that listeners may find upsetting.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
John Haynes Esquire
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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Gangs in Hong Kong are affiliated with Triads. Triads are members of criminal organisations or secret societies that are shrouded in mystery.
So was this crime Triad related?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
Inspector Joseph Sanchez
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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The police needed information and appealed to the public.
Anyone who had been in the area or any information were asked to call the police hotline...
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversary
Robert Reid-Kay
Dr Robert Green, OBE
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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Although had found a number of important forensic clues, the science was not developed enough and they did not have sufficient evidence to identify a suspect.
Would they ever be able to find the Braemar Hill Killers?
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversary
Robert Reid-Kay
Dr Robert Green, OBE
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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On the 20th April 1986 Kenneth McBride and Nicola Myers had plans to spend the day together.
When they didn't return home that evening their parents reported them missing.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Detective Norrie MacKillop
Detective Trevor Collins
Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School
Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversary
Dr Robert Green, OBE
And journalist Tony Flores
If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund
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Lam liked the thrill of getting away with murder.
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