Murder She Spoke

Episode 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 TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.scotsman.com/news/karen-buckley-murder-timeline-events-1497840https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/karen-buckleyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-33865588https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34176058https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/karen-buckley-how-alexander-pacteau-killed-her-and-tried-to-destroy-her-body-1.2313484https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/sep/08/karen-buckley-alexander-pacteau-jailed-for-at-least-23-yearshttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-karen-buckley-killer-alexander-9209520https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/karen-buckley-killer-alexander-pacteau-10647129https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/karen-buckley-murderer-alexander-pacteau-6234866https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/uncomfortable-if-worthwhile-viewing-tv3s-opening-disclosure-instalment-31566218.htmlhttps://www.irishpost.com/news/85953-2-85953https://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.htmlhttps://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.htmlhttps://www.rte.ie/documents/news/judge-lady-rae-sentencing.pdfhttps://archive.news.stv.tv/west-central/1338630-karen-buckley-murderer-dropped-appeal-after-his-mother-told-him-to.htmlhttps://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-Pacteauhttps://www.express.co.uk/scotland/597714/Alexander-Pacteau-cover-up-crimehttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/572164/Karen-Buckley-judge-criticised-Glasgow-attack-mursehttps://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 ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources 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=1-1https://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.htmlhttps://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/13724201.the-portencross-murder-100-years-on/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ayrshire-Echoes-People-Places-Times/dp/0956755054https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ayrshire-Discovering-County-Dane-Love/dp/0954446119https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Not-Proven-Jack-House/dp/0862670659http://www.ayrshireroots.co.uk/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I28700&tree=2

Episode 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 gunman Thomas Hamilton in a merciless attack which claimed the lives of 16 children and 1 teacher.We hear how the families of the victims got involved in the political fight for gun control, with legislation quickly being introduced to severely restrict the ownership of handguns in the UK.Emma talks about the lasting impact of the legislation, particularly how there have been no further school shootings since it was introduced. We also hear of the unfortunate parallels with recent incidents in the U.S and the potential lessons that could be learned from Dunblane.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dunblane-school-shooting-united-kingdom-gun-control-7936966/https://news.stv.tv/archive/1345003-dunblane-massacre-timeline-of-school-shooting-that-shocked-a-nationhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-inquiry-into-the-shootings-at-dunblane-primary-schoolhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/five-small-coffins-laid-to-rest-in-dunblane-1342948.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-1996-dunblane-massacre-pushed-uk-enact-stricter-gun-laws-180977221/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilydugan/school-shooting-gun-laws-change#.xxN1K0rGYhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/5/contentshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-life-and-death-of-thomas-watt-hamilton-1672323.htmlhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-gun-control-after-1996-dunblane-massacre/article65464402.ecehttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/26/british-laws-dunblane-gun-control-texas-school-massacrehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61640325https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/31/andy-murray-angry-texas-school-shooting-dunblane-massacrehttps://www.si.com/tennis/2022/06/01/andy-murray-recalls-childhood-school-shooting-scotland-uvalde-texashttps://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/6806925/dunblane-massacre-victims/https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/13/dunblane-massacre-20-years-on-list-of-victims-of-horror-in-scottish-school-5749061/https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2035024/dunblane-how-the-ghastly-news-unfolded-that-children-had-been-massacred-25-years-ago/

Episode 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 killers, as well as the impact the ordeal has had on Steven's family.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2019hcjac84.pdf?sfvrsn=0https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/tag/steven-donaldson/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1497593/hunt-for-murdered-aberdeen-oil-workers-killers-continues/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1497953/oil-firm-sadness-after-aberdeen-worker-found-murdered-in-countryside/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-fife-edition/20190511/281745565829316https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/881881/steven-donaldson-a-successful-and-popular-young-man-at-the-heart-of-a-happy-family/https://www.facebook.com/justice4steven/?ref=page_internalhttps://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-angus-and-the-mearns-edition/20180612/281500751954898https://planetradio.co.uk/tay/local/news/exclusive-steven-donaldson-family-interview/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1501054/three-in-court-over-aberdeen-oil-workers-murder/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/3618540/three-in-court-over-aberdeen-oil-workers-death1/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/1721136/juror-faints-after-seeing-picture-and-hearing-graphic-evidence-in-steven-donaldson-murder-trial/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/1740453/two-men-found-guilty-of-murdering-aberdeen-oil-worker/https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/steven-donaldson-murder-brutal-killer-dead-prison-accomplices-appeal-rejected-1402331https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-48458290https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2021fai019.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Episode 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' father made the decision to kill his son in order to punish Julius' mother, before attempting to take his own life.We also hear how, after failing in the attempt to take his own life, Julius' father attempted to use his diminished mental state as a defence for the terrible act.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/julius-czapla-first-pictures-emerge-19330722https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/tributes-after-two-year-old-19324590https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/julius-czaplas-killer-father-was-a-good-dad-court-told-j598zxgnphttps://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8803589/julius-czapla-mum-tribute/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/high-court-edinburgh-polish-b2063564.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/edinburgh-high-court-b2063396.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-61319315https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-61275912https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2022/may/conviction-of-lukasz-czapla-for-murder-of-julius-czapla-at-high-court-in-edinburgh/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/julius-czapla-edinburgh-dad-ordered-to-serve-minimum-23-years-for-murdering-his-toddler-son-3680318https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8828243/lukasz-czapla-indecent-images-children-court/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/04/father-who-killed-his-two-year-old-son-sentenced-to-lifehttps://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-mum-two-year-old-23864158https://news.sky.com/story/lukasz-czapla-found-guilty-of-murdering-two-year-old-son-in-act-of-revenge-and-jealousy-12605202https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/man-shoots-son-airgun-stabs-smothers-him-death-get-back-his-ex-1699750https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/18460602/dad-stab-shot-son-guilty-murder-edinburgh/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-record/20201126/281990380077730https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/04/dad-who-murdered-two-year-old-son-to-spite-his-ex-is-jailed-for-life-16586515/https://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/national/20104388.julius-czapla-killing-father-admits-lying-said-not-remember/https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/dad-who-killed-toddler-son-23827288https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/lukasz-czapla-man-appears-court-19331753https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mother-murdered-julius-czapla-pays-26873275https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-dad-who-shot-stabbed-26872911https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-61249744https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-61220164https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-61180401

Episode 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 of Dorothy's death, as well as a strange car travelling at speed away from the village. Additionally we hear how a reward of £5,000 (which would be about £20,000 in today’s money) was offered for information leading to an arrest.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3234142/who-killed-buchan-postmistress-in-black-panther-style-robbery-40-years-ago/https://www.pressreader.com/similar/281878711333676https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press-and-journal-aberdeen-and-aberdeenshire/20160620/282905204848245https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraserburghhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Pitsligohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Forbes_of_Callendarhttp://www.newpitsligo.org/news_paper_clippings.html

Episode 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 by the Spanish Police added to concerns about the case which has led Kirsty's family to continue pursuing the truth to this day.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/07/17/5-british-men-cleared-in-spain-over-criminal-involvement-in-death-of-benidorm-balcony-plunge-victim-kirsty-maxwell/https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2021/05/15/new-mtv-documentary-investigating-the-death-of-kirsty-maxwell-in-spains-benidorm-is-a-stark-reminder-of-dangers-faced-by-brits-abroad/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/20039913.parents-balcony-fall-death-victim-kirsty-maxwell-bid-help-others/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/kirsty-maxwell-murder-probe-flawed-20295409https://kirstymaxwell.com/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/family-scot-who-plunged-death-25778745https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4113893/benidorm-balcony-victim-kirsty-maxwell-final-moments/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3487460/kirsty-maxwell-benidorm-five-death-fall/https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/five-theories-around-mystery-death-20395677https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/new-bride-who-plunged-death-10342658https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-40138380https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-40725274https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-44821906https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/kirsty-maxwell-death-mystery-examined-13108407https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/balcony-death-plunge-victim-kirsty-13114428https://evoke.ie/2021/04/14/entertainment/kirsty-maxwell-documentaryhttps://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/death-kirsty-maxwell-documentary-mtv-20332745

Episode 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 how, despite thorough efforts by the killers to remove all evidence of the murder, there was sufficient evidence at the scene to charge them with Lynda's murder. Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=086e9ba6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2022/march/update-lynda-spence-murder-2011/https://crimestoppers-uk.org/campaigns-media/community/Scotland#https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/apr/08/lynda-spence-murder-two-convictedhttps://www.scotsman.com/news/lynda-spence-knew-what-she-was-court-hears-1583078https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-60765214https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22064366https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22013752https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22068323https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/lynda-spences-mother-breaks-down-court-1592466

Episode 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 they heard Magdeline calling for help.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/abducted-nurse-magdeline-makola-tells-1020971https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/brave-nurse-magdeline-makola-hours-2832786https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/apr/24/nurse-locked-car-boot-guiltyhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/21/nurse-car-boot-abduction-prisonhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-tried-to-kill-nurse-in-car-368385https://worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net/archive/man-admits-keeping-nurse-in-car-boot-for-10-days-h40673.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/police-charge-man-after-nurse-freed-from-car-boot-26502222.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/Just+pounds+3k+for+nurse+kept+in+car+boot%3B+JUSTICE-a0234529934https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11776849https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12378750.missing-nurse-found-locked-car-boot/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3997523/Police-hunt-man-over-nurses-abduction.html?mobile=waphttps://www.theforgivenessproject.com/stories-library/magdeline-makola/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1201123/I-friends-death-Nurses-graphic-account-day-kidnap-nightmare-boot-car.htmlhttps://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1442719/kidnap-nurse-airdrie-car-boot-human-rights-justice-ngema-magdeline-makola/https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/brave-west-lothian-nurse-forgives-22710527https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/the-nurse-held-prisoner-in-her-car-for-nine-days-1673978.htmlhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/a-sick-joke-outrage-prison-4766700http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8160655.stm#:~:text=A%20man%20who%20abducted%20a,shivering%20in%20sub%2Dzero%20temperatures.https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Eight-year+jail+sentence+for+nurse+abduction.-a0204108768https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-admits-kidnapping-nurse-1673759.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/dec/26/nurse-found-in-car-boot

Episode 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 of stealing her savings. Joannagh discusses details of the trial and sentencing, as well as the public outcry into how one of the suspects was able to enter the UK when it was revealed that he had a previous conviction in Germany for manslaughter.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.scotsman.com/news/mystery-severed-head-found-arbroath-beach-2464894http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7332697.stmhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/39963/Murder-hunt-after-head-is-found-on-Scottish-beachhttps://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/the-face-of-the-woman-whose-severed-head-washed-up-on-beach-6640355.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7867815.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7874493.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7879160.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7883793.stmhttps://metro.co.uk/2009/02/13/ex-soldier-guilty-of-womans-murder-459100/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7872495.stmhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/mar/06/russians-jailed-murder-severed-headhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/exsoldier-guilty-of-headonbeach-murder-1608870.html

Episode 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 other members of the Bruce family.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/853342/woman-claims-she-doesnt-remember-battering-her-husband-to-death/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-35726725#:~:text=Sandra%20Bruce%2C%2061%2C%20had%20denied,of%20Criminal%20Appeal%20in%20Edinburgh.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3132253/5ft-wife-61-stamped-husband-death-argument-pack-cigarettes.htmlhttps://www.scotsman.com/news/skye-woman-charged-husbands-murder-1545060https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press-and-journal-inverness-highlands-and-islands/20150113/281719792965345https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-35726725https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/smirking-wife-jailed-for-life-over-husbands-murder-7h5j9hpfb2qhttps://www.scotsman.com/news/wife-who-beat-husband-death-jailed-15-years-1501933https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=f0260ea7-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/848318/she-battered-her-husband-to-death-now-she-wants-out-of-jail-early/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/607293/skye-murder-trial-b-put-packet-cigarettes-pillow/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/five-foot-pensioner-stamped-husband-5914660

Episode 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 would result in a demonstration of a unique aspect of Scots Law - the 'Not Proven' verdict.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-18721312https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/murder-in-1866-mirrors-jenny-methven-1278472https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2081281/murder-most-foul-1866-perthshire-murder-axe-slaying-remains-unsolved/https://www.facebook.com/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder-241521572627316/about/?ref=page_internalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0exKqONY8kChris Paton’s book: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-mount-stewart-murder/9780752460208/?fbclid=IwAR0MIHTRguk1Vizzb8cEtzhoQXzfYLMriD4Iq-2su-NJeNQwh4c4X6VU1FY&fbclid=IwAR0MIHTRguk1Vizzb8cEtzhoQXzfYLMriD4Iq-2su-NJeNQwh4c4X6VU1FY

Episode 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 includes a picture of a novelty key-ring, found at the crime scene, which investigators hope will help to jog the memory of someone with vital information. Links to the picture can be found below.Case research by Emma TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12741090.families-of-murdered-women-brought-together-by-grief/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12039915.mp-to-take-custody-case-to-commons/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXjchzFzg-Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1dPzRzW20ohttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12538832.student-buried-on-skye/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12663709.appeal-for-three-in-murder-hunt/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12663530.warning-follows-footpath-murder/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12663543.police-launch-murder-hunt/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12207568.new-plea-for-murder-witnesses/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12105174.murderer-questioned-over-womans-death/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12119758.anguished-mother-wants-bail-review/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12058852.clyde-murder-files-re-opened/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12026777.victims-daughter-to-stay-with-granny/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12039915.mp-to-take-custody-case-to-commons/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12491778.it-wont-bring-her-back-but-i-will-get-peace-daughter-speaks-out-on-murder/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9750661/Police-probing-murder-woman-31-release-image-item-novelty-key-ring.htmlhttps://stvfootagesales.tv/content/shona-stevens-fighting-for-life/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatty_Fudgehttps://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/uk-family-make-fresh-appeal-over-shona-stevens-1994-murder-in-irvine-scotland.486507/page-2#post-17067718https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/19415921.shona-stevens-irvine-police-make-fresh-appeal-1994-murder/https://reasonedcrimechronicle.com/the-unsolved-murder-of-shona-stevens-scotland-1994/https://crimestoppers-uk.org/campaigns-media/news/2021/sep/scotland-reward-for-anonymous-info-over-shona-stevens-unsolved-murder-in-1994https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/shona-stevens-bbc-crimewatch-to-feature-27-year-old-scottish-murder-cold-case-as-police-re-appeal-for-information-3376320https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2021/july/re-appeal-murder-of-shona-stevens-irvine-1994/https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/shona-stevens-murder-appeal-police-release-images-of-distinctive-novelty-key-fob-found-at-scene-of-brutal-attack-nearly-27-years-ago-3294694

Episode 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 behind after its closure.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:The last man hanged at Calton Jail | The Scotsmanhttps://www.facebook.com/315934825111204/photos/philip-murray-the-last-man-to-be-hanged-in-edinburghs-calton-jail31-year-old-phi/2031758956862107/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1071468116244204&set=jamaica-street-tenements-c1970these-tenements-on-jamaica-street-were-pulled-downhttps://www.facebook.com/315934825111204/posts/philip-murray-the-last-man-to-be-hanged-in-edinburghs-calton-jail31-year-old-phi/4669057779798865/70 Years of St Andrew's House - gov.scotThese are the seven most evil prisoners that were kept at Edinburgh's old Calton Jail - Edinburgh Livehttps://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/creepy-history-behind-well-known-15474970Lost Edinburgh: Calton Jail

Episode 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 TaylorProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/george-bryce/https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/quiet-edinburgh-road-surprisingly-gruesome-21228819https://www.criminalhistorian.com/a-peculiar-man-the-ratho-murder-of-1864/https://medium.com/@diarmidmogg/the-only-picture-of-the-ratho-murderer-d741fd81741ehttps://www.witcherytours.com/blog/2015/06/21/day-21-june-1864-a-drop-too-muchhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/31ef07388e972369/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=6932https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qusDAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA511&lpg=PA511&dq=The+ratho+murder+jeanie&source=bl&ots=myM59gtkP6&sig=ACfU3U3mQUYvyR83MszcRn6hUYzfrcWBiQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjH1PnYmaD2AhVlolwKHVj5BrEQ6AF6BAgNEAM#v=onepage&q=The%20ratho%20murder%20jeanie&f=falsehttps://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6BFPAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA80&lpg=PA80&dq=The+ratho+murder+jeanie&source=bl&ots=AIbRCccEvI&sig=ACfU3U1kMbsVfSkf5Nq6ph4w_3cgE4Pjbw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjH1PnYmaD2AhVlolwKHVj5BrEQ6AF6BAgcEAM#v=onepage&q=The%20ratho%20murder%20jeanie&f=falsehttps://www.konect.scot/post/the-ratho-murderer-last-public-hanging-in-edinburghhttp://robert-louis-stevenson.org/wp-content/uploads/chapter-two-a-lively-boy.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haltoun_House

Episode 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 the investigation and the conduct of the police were carried out, with the findings only recently being released.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14548364.parents-call-case-review-drowned-sons-murder/ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15068337.police-re-open-1997-case-man-found-dead-wick-harbour/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-24571072 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-57733533 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/683021.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1718353.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2403635.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2775983.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2893897.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/6323441.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7144859.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7152326.stm https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/review-of-caithness-man-kevin-mcleods-death-by-merseyside-p-266342/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-50288159 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/3901611/kevin-mcleod-death-police-report/ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/3972150/kevin-mcleod-death-review-witnesses/

Episode 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 by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwin_R_Rose_grave,_Glen_Sannox,_Isle_of_Arran.JPGhttps://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3851844/arran-murder/https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/19441921.murder-goatfell-132-years-ago-friendship-ended-tragedy/https://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-mysteries-murder-top-goatfell-1471297http://www.ayrshireroots.com/Towns/Arran/Arran%20Murder.htmhttps://booksfromscotland.com/book/the-goatfell-murder/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/11926905.grisly-tale-of-murder-and-a-pair-of-buried-boots/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/mar/29/century-arran-dramatic-ian-jackhttps://www.visitarran.com/https://www.cottagesonarran.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-arran/

Episode 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 by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18938156.man-pleads-guilty-murdering-girlfriend-louise-aitchison-east-kilbride/https://news.stv.tv/west-central/man-charged-with-womans-murder-appears-in-courthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-55633612https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-52538202https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-55277994https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/louise-aitchison-emma-caldwell/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/women-killed-men-jess-phillips-b1815924.htmlhttps://www.sundaypost.com/fp/investigation-a-violent-man-a-call-for-help-and-police-in-the-dock-over-a-murder-that-might-have-been-halted/https://www.refuge.org.uk/https://www.facebook.com/louise.lyon1https://www.instagram.com/louiseaitchison/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.facebook.com/donate/462035288653668/1620089951659951/https://www.facebook.com/caroline.lyon.585https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.aitchison.562

Episode 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 by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.facebook.com/justice4stefan/?ref=page_internalhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/%27Thug+who+raped+tragic+mum+Jenna+Johnson+bragged+about+killing+my...-a0574591913https://dailymediaspot.com/stefan-sutherland-sisters-emotional-plea-for-answers-over-death/https://twnews.co.uk/gb-news/family-convinced-their-son-was-murdered-told-there-was-no-criminality-by-policehttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-who-say-man-murdered-19163541http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=6236&termRef=Stefan%20Sutherlandhttps://www.ukcolumn.org/article/stefan-sutherland-unanswered-questionshttps://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5193506/stefan-sutherland-death-police-probe/https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/investigations-disappearance-scottish-man-reviewed-after-family-raise-concerns-1396721https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18175174.police-begin-probe-death-stefan-sutherland-family-claim-foul-play/https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/police-appeal-for-missing-lybster-man-104321/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/timeline-stefan-sutherland-death-probe-24986108https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-58571483#:~:text=Mr%20Sutherland's%20disappearance%20on%206,lived%20in%20the%20local%20area.https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/cold-case-detectives-find-no-criminality-in-mans-death-in-2013https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/family-tragic-stefan-sutherland-vow-22639324https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/police-probing-mystery-death-stefan-21346865https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/stefan-sutherland-murder-breakthrough-offers-21104526https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/stefan-sutherlands-family-shocked-that-no-evidence-of-crimi-251690/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/1968407/timeline-everything-we-know-so-far-about-the-search-for-answers-over-the-death-of-stefan-sutherland/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/family-stefan-sutherland-fear-theyve-25996102?fbclid=IwAR0OTGZXpXhH4Uw9ZdoJ-SC7kf-8zfssolqlH0w1re03T02i9dJL-JNQWXAhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-58571483https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/tragic-katie-taunted-vile-thug-22602874

Episode 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 her execution by her cousin Queen Elizabeth of England and how the political landscapes of Scotland and England were affected by her death.Case research by Joannagh ShanksProduced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh ShanksEditing by Shaun O'NeillMusic by Tribe of NoiseSources of research:https://www.britannica.com/place/Scotland/Mary-1542-67-and-the-Scottish-Reformationhttps://www.nts.org.uk/stories/mary-queen-of-scotshttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-de-Medicihttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-queen-of-Scotlandhttps://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/mary-queen-of-scots/mary-queen-of-scots/who-was-mary-queen-of-scots/https://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/trails/mary-queen-of-scots-1542-1587https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mary-queen-of-scots-beheadedhttps://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/royals/mary-queen-of-scotshttps://scottishhistorysociety.com/the-scottish-reformation-c-1525-1560/https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-scotland-in-the-16th-and-17th-century/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scotshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Reformationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Reformation_Parliamenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_Jurisdiction_Act_1560https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissancehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Act_1496https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninety-five_Theseshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Solway_Mosshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_V_of_Scotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_in_Scotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_of_the_Crownshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rough_Wooinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_IV_of_Scotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Perpetual_Peacehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Aragonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Ihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rizziohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart,_1st_Earl_of_Morayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Howard,_4th_Duke_of_Norfolkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_of_the_North