Episodes

  • Episode 115: Jenny Methven

    This 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 Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/339627/Suicide-letter-of-Jenny-murder-accused

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13066153.man-faces-trial-pensioner-murder/

    https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20201110/281487868874037

    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/340964/Mum-s-murder-was-an-act-of-betrayal

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-my-mums-killer-was-just-like-a-brother-to-me-2512136

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/169722/perthshire-murderer-declared-bankrupt/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/life-sentence-jenny-methvens-killer-2728355

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13087546.methven-murderer-abandons-appeal-conviction/

    https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20141103/282827894422846

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-36246544

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13070049.lies-spiralled-net-closed-killer/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-trial-im-scared-of-getting-blame-for-what-i-didnt-do-accuseds-suicide-note-1613413

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13152699.methven-killer-extortion-bid-charge-dropped/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-32533216

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069259.wife-murder-accused-shocked-arrest/

    https://metro.co.uk/2020/11/16/killer-bludgeoned-pensioner-to-death-before-coffee-with-victims-son-13604021/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/update-jenny-methven-murder-investigation-2730912

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/son-of-murder-victim-jenny-methven-to-donate-ps86k-damages-to-charity-1506115

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perthshire-man-detained-jenny-methven-2732127

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19318861

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17125670

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17158621

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/1715647/i-just-went-to-pieces-community-relives-nightmare-of-perthshire-murder-for-tv-documentary/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19322364

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069953.man-gets-22-years-perthshire-pensioners-murder/

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kym-marsh-fronts-harrowing-new-22807733

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13068565.son-tells-murder-trial-found-mothers-body/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-police-detain-perthshire-man-1636471

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19165939

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/william-kean-guilty-of-jenny-methven-1270639

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17109968

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069259.wife-murder-accused-shocked-arrest/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-trial-im-scared-of-getting-blame-for-what-i-didnt-do-accuseds-suicide-note-1613413

  • Episode 114: Kenneth George Jones

    This 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 remains were found nearby, which were ultimately unrelated.
    If anyone has seen Kenneth, you can contact Missing People anonymously by calling 116 000 - calls are untraceable - or by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, you can contact police on 101.

    Case research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/kenneth-jones-99-000956#

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12345654.couple-make-plea-for-return-of-missing-son/

    https://www.thenational.scot/news/14898927.remains-in-park-still-not-identified/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/mother-told-bones-in-fife-park-may-be-missing-son-1498164

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/306427/new-appeals-families-missing-men-prepare-anniversary/

    https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/kenneth-jones-family-of-missing-glenrothes-teenager-renew-appeal-20-years-on-from-his-disappearance-215571

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18535769.unsolved-names-faces-scotlands-missing-people/

    https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/glenrothes-remains-do-not-belong-to-missing-men-allan-bryant-and-kenneth-jones-2993755

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-59672923

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/1630159/police-confirm-fife-remains-not-those-of-allan-bryant-jr-or-kenneth-jones/

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14830659.families-renew-appeal-missing-men/

    https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/crime/mothers-united-in-grief-for-their-missing-sons-1184140

    https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/kenneth-george-jones/

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  • Episode 113: Netta Fornario

    This 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 by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://beccamcallisternews.wordpress.com/2020/04/21/fior/

    https://www.strangehistory.net/2013/02/27/the-mostly-lost-writings-of-netta-fornariomac-tylermarie-fornario/

    https://viewfromthebighills.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-terrible-case-of-healing-death-of.html

    https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/555841/strange-1920s-death-iona-scotland-nora-emily-fornario

    https://www.shetlandarts.org/blog/the-mysterious-death-of-netta-fornario

    https://medium.com/@anncarney51/the-strange-death-of-netta-fornario-b4d6817d7e6f

    https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/occult/netta-fornario-ionas-occult-mystery/

    https://www.historicmysteries.com/netta-fornario/

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191667869/marie-emily-fornario

    https://journalnews.com.ph/a-mystical-island-and-the-mysterious-death-of-the-occultist-netta-fornario/

    https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2011/06/20/review-gothic-magic/

  • Episode 112: James 'Jimmy' Hassard

    This 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 research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://visitfortwilliam.co.uk/pages/the-village-of-caol-in-fort-william-075a44c2

    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005085/19900118/239/0002

    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890410/005/0005

    https://www.ambaile.org.uk/asset/18077/#:~:text=The%20first%20houses%20in%20Caol,be%20seen%20in%20the%20background.

    https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000578%2F19890220&page=5&article=094&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13146115.police-still-baffled-1989-murder-highlands/

    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3965208/jimmy-hassard-highlands-murder/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/police-to-re-open-james-hassard-murder-files-1704722

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11451559

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11396668

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11283902

    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19910218/041/0003

    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890221/031/0002

    https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000564%2F19890220&page=7&article=081&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

    https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2017/03/30/former-caol-bar-set-to-be-turned-into-flats/

    https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003741%2F19920323&page=21&article=021&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

    https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0005085%2F19920326&page=4&article=050&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

    https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000540%2F19990219&page=7&article=066&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

  • Bonus Episode: Interview with Pat Wertheim

    In 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 Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

  • Episode 111: Shirley McKie

    This 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 Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=b5e986a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

    https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=739286a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

    https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=9be186a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jul/09/mondaymediasection4

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/apr/18/ukcrime.features11

    http://www.shirleymckie.com/index.htm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/605129.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_mckiereport.pdf

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_precogone.pdf

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/4986570.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/684563.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/343940.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1885505.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2193058.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3346933.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3606151.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3671938.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6363185.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7296110.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7912233.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8077893.stm

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10438163

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16181875

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4706472.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/5006952.stm

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-justice-system-on-trial-2473381

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shirley-McKie-Price-Innocence-Iain/dp/1841585750

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6564673.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7609004.stm

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7912233.stm

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36538179

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16181875

  • Episode 110: Tony Parsons

    This 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 of interest in Tony's disappearance, and how the quick thinking of a confidante of one of these individuals would lead to the breaking of the case.

    Case research by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41537102

    https://planetradio.co.uk/forth/local/news/re-appeal-information-cyclist-missing-since-september/

    https://road.cc/content/news/249293-police-scotland-renew-appeal-find-missing-cyclist-first-anniversary

    https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/family-renews-appeal-to-trace-cyclist-reported-missing-in-highlands-three-years-ago-213908/

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/3279069/tony-parsons-missing-clackmannanshire-fort-william/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-45663082

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23747298.driver-killed-charity-cyclist-tony-parsons-jailed-12-years/

    https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/23747296.tony-parsons-twins-jailed-total-17-years-cyclists-death/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66317438

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/alexander-mckellar-sentence-tony-parsons-b2400145.html

    https://news.sky.com/story/killer-driver-alexander-mckellar-caught-after-taking-girlfriend-to-peat-bog-grave-where-he-had-buried-charity-cyclist-tony-parsons-12928441

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-red-bull-can-solved-30608494

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/6526029/missing-tony-parsons-bridge-of-orchy-police-dig/

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-red-bull-can-solved-30608494

    https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2021/01/15/human-remains-found-near-bridge-of-orchy-confirmed-as-missing-man-tony-parsons/

    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/3096889/family-of-cyclist-anthony-parsons-still-need-answers-as-they-lay-him-to-rest/

    https://www.thenational.scot/news/19012817.human-remains-found-argyll-bute-confirmed-missing-cyclist-tony-parsons/

    https://news.stv.tv/west-central/cyclist-tony-parsons-killed-by-drink-driver-on-a82-remembered-as-generous-and-friendly-family-man

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12433659/Complaints-police-handling-probe-death-charity-cyclist-Tony-Parsons-examined-watchdog.html

    https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2023/july/two-men-convicted-in-connection-with-the-death-of-tony-parsons-who-went-missing-in-2017/

    https://road.cc/content/news/family-sue-driver-who-killed-cyclist-then-hid-body-302881

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23686444.red-bull-can-helped-find-body-missing-cyclist-tony-parsons/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/family-tragic-tony-parsons-thank-26322528

    https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/family-renews-appeal-to-trace-cyclist-reported-missing-in-highlands-three-years-ago-213908/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/ex-fiancee-slams-sentence-pair-30815716

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-drink-driver-who-killed-30783903

    https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/07/26/police-and-family-react-to-mckellar-verdict/

    https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/news/25-08twin-brothers-who-attempted-to-conceal-death-of-charity-cyclist-jailed-for-total-of-17-years-and-three-months/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-56927878

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/twin-brothers-stand-trial-alleged-28092102

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-admits-killing-charity-cyclist-30559081

    https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/23747296.tony-parsons-twins-jailed-total-17-years-cyclists-death/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-officers-accused-data-breaches-30795229

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12444579/Killers-ex-fianc-e-fears-want-revenge-jailed-12-years-used-Red-Bull-mark-shallow-grave-cyclist-mowed-buried.html

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66614488

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/ex-fiancee-slams-sentence-pair-30815716

  • Bonus Episode: Interview with Steven Keogh

    In 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 abuse and more.

    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

  • Episode 109: Jill Barclay

    This 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 Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise

    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.nationalworld.com/news/crime/jill-barclay-cause-of-death-murder-mum-found-dead-aberdeen-3871493
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/22311409.police-charge-22-year-old-man-womans-death-aberdeen/
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-demolition-of-the-gatehouse-dyce
    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/10726210/rhys-bennett-sentence-reduced-age-murder-jill-barclay/
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/im-buying-house-girlfriend-raped-30120025
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12119927/Brutal-killer-burned-mother-two-alive-raping-jailed-life.html
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/haunting-cctv-terrified-mum-shes-30066593
    https://news.stv.tv/north/jill-barclay-rhys-bennett-attacked-raped-and-murdered-deeply-loved-mum-of-two-in-dyce
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartbroken-family-jill-barclay-say-30063999
    https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/news/24-05-man-jailed-for-life-for-rape-and-murder-of-mother-of-two-in-aberdeen/
    https://judiciary.scot/home/sentences-judgments/sentences-and-opinions/2023/05/24/hma-v-rhys-bennett
    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/jill-barclays-murder-triggered-demands-30068052
    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1774019/jill-barclay-rape-murder-aberdeen
    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/5762971/rhys-bennett-murder-charge/
    https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/labourer-jailed-for-rape-and-murder-of-jill-barclay-314704/
    https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/murder-of-jill-barclay-in-dyce-lord-arthursons-sentencing-314708/
    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/5762971/rhys-bennett-murder-charge/
    https://www.energyvoice.com/other-news/445273/jill-barclay-murder-oil-worker-tributes-petrofac/
    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/rhys-bennett-jill-barclay-aberdeen-b2345449.html
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-65495249
    https://news.sky.com/story/jill-barclay-man-23-who-raped-mum-of-two-in-aberdeen-and-burned-her-alive-given-lesser-sentence-due-to-young-age-12888501
    https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/partner-murdered-dyce-woman-jill-8482755
    https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/murdered-aberdeen-mum-jill-barclay-8466605
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/partner-murdered-scots-mum-wants-30117974
    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/5768602/jill-barclay-death-legacy-lessons-bryan-rutherford-opinion/

  • Episode 108: Marion Ross

    This 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 Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Joannagh ShanksMusic by Tribe of NoiseMurder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

    Sources of research:

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12083485.news-digest/
    http://www.shirleymckie.com/documents/McKayExsmall.pdf
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12324918.expert-tells-jury-of-spinsters-horrific-death/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12324894.murder-trial-jury-told-cousin-was-held/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12321475.spinsters-killer-jailed-for-life/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12326492.murder-accused-had-tin-for-years/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12325470.murder-trial-hears-of-fingerprint-theory/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12324561.murder-trial-hears-of-stranger-on-doorstep/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12321264.murder-trial-told-of-gifts-bribe/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12321634.accused-tells-of-being-in-victims-home/
    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jul/09/mondaymediasection4
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/891255.stm
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/884895.stm
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/822421.stm
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2193058.stm
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2193058.stm
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12437966.forgotten-victims-marion-ross-david-asbury-justice-iain-macwhirter-losers-shirley-mckie-case-iraqs-troubles-predictable-holyrood-commentary/
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11954924.flawed-fingerprint-evidence-quashes-murder-conviction/
    https://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-justice-system-on-trial-2473381
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shirley-mckie-fingerprint-saga-has-overshadowed-1089660
    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/apr/18/ukcrime.features11
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/605129.stm
    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/IF+YOU+DIDN%27T+KILL+MARION+WHO+DID+%3F%3B+Convicted+killer+freed+%60Prints%27...-a090377582
    https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13055116.let-crown-office-now-act-vigour-marion-ross-murder-inquiry/

  • Episode 107: Annie Irvine


    This 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 case has been periodically reviewed in an attempt to utilise modern forensic methods to gain new insights in to the killing and, hopefully, deliver justice for Annie.


    Case research by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod


    Sources of research:

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/fresh-investigation-into-brutal-stabbing-of-granny-1342560

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13074390.cold-case-police-look-brutal-1974-killing/

    http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=609&termRef=Annie%20Irvine

    https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/unsolved-murder-paisley-granny-mutilated-27687535

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/annies-murder-most-repulsive-detective-2547529

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/neighbour-recalls-brutal-murder-paisley-2547551

  • Episode 105: June Cruickshank and George Forbes


    This 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 until, nearly 3 years later, the killer would strike again.


    Case research by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod


    Sources of research:

    Blood & Granite by Norman Adams

    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+murderer+of+six-year-old+June+was+discovered+almost+by+accident.-a0647766170

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/15622/city-of-blood/?1=2

    https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press-and-journal-aberdeen-and-aberdeenshire/20210108/281771336823170


  • Episode 104: Isabella Kerr & Mary Jane Rogerson

    This 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 not viewed through the same lens, and recount some of their own experiences of domestic abuse.


    Case research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod


    Sources of Research


    ‘The Jigsaw Murders The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics’ by Jeremy Craddock’


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jigsaw-Murders-Ruxton-Killings-Forensics/dp/0750995203

    https://visitlancaster.org.uk/museums/explore/collection/discover-our-collection/the-personal-diary-of-dr-buck-ruxton-1934/

    http://www.policemuseum.org.uk/crime-casebook/interesting-cases/the-ruxton-murders-1935/

    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/sep/26/val-mcdermid-extract-forensics-the-anatomy-of-crime

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125085500/isabella-ruxton

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-64939242

    https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/charming-doctor-dubbed-savage-surgeon-25261292

    https://www.historic-uk.com/Culture/Birth-Of-Forensics-Buck+Ruxton/

    https://www.lep.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/how-infamous-lancashire-murder-changed-policing-forever-3233512

    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/jigsaw-murders-the-gruesome-case-of-a-jealous-gp-1.2759634

    https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/infamous-jigsaw-murders-case-being-made-into-tv-drama-2548694

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Ruxton

  • Ep 103: The Dundee School Shooting & Carstairs Axe Murders


    This 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 of violence.


    Case research by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod


    Sources of research:

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/536040/video-st-johns-shooting-50-years-police-sniper-robert-mone-sights-wasnt-ordered-shoot/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EC4lzeH_HU

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/3833272/robert-mone-dundee/

    https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mone-robert.htm

    https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/carstairs-criminal-spread-horror-infamous-25241432

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/4074025/robert-mone-sentenced/

    https://www.murderuk.com/robert-monewith-thomas-mcculloch.html

    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FATHER+FROM+HELL%3B+He+murdered+three+-+just+to+beat+his+son.-a061048128The Law Killers: True Crime from Dundee, Alexander McGregor, Black & White Publishing. 26 September 2013

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/536042/i-can-see-her-face-right-now-former-st-johns-pupil-held-at-gun-point-by-robert-mone-breaks-50-year-silence-on-terrifying-siege/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundee_school_shootings

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/319859/mone-should-die-in-jail-says-ex-cop-40-years-after-bloodbath/

    https://medium.com/crimebeat/robert-mone-the-most-notorious-murderers-in-dundee-892f45a4cc2f

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scotlands-most-shocking-crimes-twisted-22572096

  • Episode 102: Margaret Fleming


    This 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 benefits may have been a key motive in the crime.


    Case research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod


    Sources of research:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000d2cy/murder-trial

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/couple-who-killed-margaret-fleming-for-her-benefits-ordered-to-pay-up-3600578

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19956551.margaret-fleming-murder-documentary-maker-fears-truth-will-never-come/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-60647434

    https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/sites/margaret-fleming

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48523897

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48635838

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-49014751

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-50265909

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-51047938

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48532099

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48203040

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48275280

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18125606.lawyers-involved-trial-carers-killed-margaret-fleming-talk-tv-documentary/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48513981

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48067246

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-48030174

  • Episode 101: Amber Gibson

    Video Podcast - https://youtu.be/tkzX0mCDPMw

    This 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.
    Emma goes on to describe the events of the trial, which only concluded recently, and the aftermath in which it will be determined if lessons can be learned to prevent further harm to other vulnerable young people.


    Case research by Emma Taylor
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod
    Sponsor: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/


    Sources of research:

    https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/amber-gibson-murder-victim-scotland-b969288.html

    https://news.stv.tv/west-central/man-convicted-of-raping-alleged-murder-victim-amber-gibson

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/amber-gibsons-brother-could-been-30495396?int_source=nba

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/chilling-messages-twisted-scots-killer-30490759?int_source=nba

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/16890839/amber-gibson-hamilton-missing-teenager-cops/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/murdered-amber-gibsons-family-absolutely-25591521

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/amber-gibson-connor-brother-murder-b2382095.html

    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1795117/Pervert-body-police-amber-Gibson

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/detective-pleads-for-help-catching-hamilton-teen-amber-smiths-killer-3478873

    https://www.thenational.scot/news/19751218.body-identified-missing-teenager-amber-gibson/

    https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-01/murder-investigation-launched-after-body-of-missing-amber-gibson-16-found

    https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/amber-gibson-murder-victim-scotland-b969288.html

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/teen-charged-in-connection-with-death-of-amber-gibson-3479760

    https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/23669267.man-accused-touching-amber-gibsons-body-family-father-tells-trial/

    https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/23651017.footprint-found-amber-gibsons-bra-matched-brothers-shoe/

    https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/national/23653564.amber-gibson-injuries-consistent-strangled-murder-trial-told/

    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/amber-gibson-murdered-by-the-brother-she-trusted-czchldkfs

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/amber-gibson-murder-trial-hears-30442150

    https://www.nationalworld.com/news/crime/amber-gibson-man-charged-with-attempting-to-defeat-ends-of-justice-3478336

    https://www.lbc.co.uk/hot-topics/crime-police/amber-gibson-murder-scotland-16-year-old-dead/

    https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19823646.second-man-charged-death-teenager-amber-gibson/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12336945/Man-Amber-Gibsons-naked-body-woodland-violated-instead-telling-police-Pervert-45-told-faces-lengthy-jail-term-horrific-crimes-against-tragic-16-year-old.html

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66300209https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66300209

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/amber-gibson-connor-murder-brother-b2382057.html

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12336903/Amber-Gibson-life-misery.html

    https://news.sky.com/story/amber-gibson-murder-independent-care-review-set-to-be-concluded-12928645

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tragic-amber-gibson-raped-murdered-30555117

    https://news.sky.com/story/amber-gibson-murder-trial-man-accused-of-inappropriately-touching-her-body-was-staying-with-his-family-12924302

    https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23679669.family-say-amber-gibson-let-authorities/

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/amber-gibson-murder-trial-hears-30540684

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/10937485/amber-gibsons-body-found-concealed-by-branches/

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23646382.police-officer-discovered-amber-gibsons-body-gives-evidence/

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23641783.man-accused-killing-sister-said-bad-night/

    https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23256799.man-accused-inappropriately-touching-amber-gibsons-dead-body/

  • Episode (1)00: Renee MacRae

    Video Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfNOkt9bn7I


    For 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 of Quarries, to searches of Rivers and Lochs involving large numbers of Police, volunteers and even support from the RAF.
    In an investigation lasting right up to September 2022, we hear about the lies that allowed the prime suspect to evade Police detection, as well as the evidence that would eventually be used to see them in court.


    Case research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Joannagh Shanks
    Music by Tribe of Noise
    Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod
    Sponsor: https://www.crimecon.co.uk/


    Sources of research:

    https://www.valmcdermid.com/forensics/ (Val’s book: Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime)

    https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/1573378/oap-set-for-court-accused-of-murdering-mum-renee-macrae-and-her-son-more-than-40-years-ago/

    https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/pensioner-to-appear-in-court-accused-of-killing-woman-and-toddler-over-40-years-ago

    https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/renee-macrae-murder-case-due-back-in-court-next-month-212004/

    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/tag/renee-macrae/page/2/

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4407580/renee-macrae-murder-bones-found-inverness-search-43-years/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-49661128

    https://twitter.com/policescotland/status/1171736670842040320?lang=en-gb

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/renee-macrae-murder-police-search-quarry-1416644

    https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-news/17728381.renee-macrae-search-team-find-pushchair-parts-quarry/

    https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/national/17216682.fresh-family-appeal-1976-disappearance-mother-son/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-64655571

    https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/tag/renee-macrae/

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/29/renee-andrew-macrae-murder-inverness-1976-william-macdowell-guilty

    https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/murderer-william-macdowell-who-killed-renee-macrae-and-son-andrew-dies-aged-81

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-police-inverness-high-court-police-scotland-b2196060.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-inverness-police-scotland-penrith-high-court-b2177869.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-inverness-high-court-volvo-leith-b2173854.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-inverness-bmw-valium-dvla-b2175361.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-life-high-court-inverness-bmw-b2176645.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-inverness-chinese-volvo-penrith-b2177270.html

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/renee-macrae-inverness-bmw-penrith-cumbria-b2173283.html

    https://judiciary.scot/home/sentences-judgments/sentences-and-opinions/2022/09/30/hma-v-william-macdowell

    https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2022/september/man-80-guilty-of-murdering-renee-and-andrew-macrae-in-1976/

  • Bonus 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 Edinburgh for a preview of the production. They also have an interview with host David Swindle, who gives some insight into his philosophy on dealing with the aftermath of murder, as well as some previews of the content of his one-man show.
    The Makings of a Murderer show will be touring until April 2024. To book tickets, visit themakingsofamurderer.co.uk


    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Shaun O'Neill
    Music by Tribe of Noise


    Sources:


    https://www.davidswindle.com/about-david-swindle/

    https://themakingsofamurderer.co.uk/

    https://www.crimecon.co.uk/david-swindle

    https://kirstymaxwell.com/

    https://craigmallon.com/

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-did-peter-tobin-kill-and-was-he-bible-john-former-lead-detective-david-swindle-on-why-the-serial-killer-case-is-not-cold-yet-1403956

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-13717063

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-51114483

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-61962924

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/helen-s-law-receives-royal-assent

  • Episode 99: Karen Buckley

    This 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
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Shaun O'Neill
    Music by Tribe of Noise


    Sources of research:

    https://www.scotsman.com/news/karen-buckley-murder-timeline-events-1497840

    https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/karen-buckley

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-33865588

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34176058

    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/karen-buckley-how-alexander-pacteau-killed-her-and-tried-to-destroy-her-body-1.2313484

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/sep/08/karen-buckley-alexander-pacteau-jailed-for-at-least-23-years

    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-karen-buckley-killer-alexander-9209520

    https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/karen-buckley-killer-alexander-pacteau-10647129

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/karen-buckley-murderer-alexander-pacteau-6234866

    https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/uncomfortable-if-worthwhile-viewing-tv3s-opening-disclosure-instalment-31566218.html

    https://www.irishpost.com/news/85953-2-85953

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/506723/monster-alexander-pacteau-who-killed-student-nurse-karen-buckley-in-glasgow-guzzles-protein-shakes-and-pumps-iron-in-jail-in-a-bid-to-get-fit/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3193602/Alexander-Pacteau-admits-murdered-Irish-student-Karen-Buckley.html

    https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/how-this-callous-calculating-killer-murdered-karen-and-used-google-and-a-tv-show-to-try-and-avoid-detection-31445671.html

    https://www.rte.ie/documents/news/judge-lady-rae-sentencing.pdf

    https://archive.news.stv.tv/west-central/1338630-karen-buckley-murderer-dropped-appeal-after-his-mother-told-him-to.html

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/4619362/alexander-pacteau-jail-drug-search/

    https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/598400/face-evil-brutal-killing-Karen-Buckley-Alexander-Pacteau

    https://www.express.co.uk/scotland/597714/Alexander-Pacteau-cover-up-crime

    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/572164/Karen-Buckley-judge-criticised-Glasgow-attack-murse

    https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/573579/Karen-Buckley-funeral-Glasgow-nurse-murdered

  • Episode 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 followed in the case, some stretching as far as Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as some of the more imaginative theories put forward by investigators at the time.


    Case research by Joannagh Shanks
    Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
    Editing by Shaun O'Neill
    Music by Tribe of Noise

    Sources of research:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Who-Killed-Mary-Gunn-Portencross-ebook/dp/B08DXQK75J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RMB95MOZU7VP&keywords=who+killed+mary+gunn&qid=1655767340&s=books&sprefix=who+killed+mary+gunn%2Cstripbooks%2C75&sr=1-1

    https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/16860957.author-solves-105-year-old-murder-mystery-portencross/

    https://newspaperarchive.com/london-standard-oct-20-1913-p-8/

    https://newspaperarchive.com/london-standard-oct-27-1913-p-9/

    https://newspaperarchive.com/london-evening-news-oct-20-1913-p-5/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213340/http://www.riverclydephotography.org/2009/11/portencross-murder.html

    https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/13724201.the-portencross-murder-100-years-on/

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ayrshire-Echoes-People-Places-Times/dp/0956755054

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ayrshire-Discovering-County-Dane-Love/dp/0954446119

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Not-Proven-Jack-House/dp/0862670659

    http://www.ayrshireroots.co.uk/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I28700&tree=2