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Murder Scotland

Author: Allan Nicol, Julie Lamont

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Murder Scotland is a series of podcasts about murders and murderers with a Scottish connection. The podcast is hosted by writer AM Nicol and true crime fan Julie Lamont.This first series looks at the 1968 - 1969 "Bible John" murders that occurred in Glasgow and some of the mystery around them. Was "Bible John" one of the four Serial killers living in Glasgow in the 1960s or was Bible John a serial killer at all?
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This week Allan tells us about the horrible murder of Amanda Duffy and the controversial trial of Francis Auld, the man who was tried for her murder. Allan explains the "Not Proven" verdict, something particular to Scotland and we debate whether its needed in todays society. Music and titles
This week Allan continues to tells us about the tragic murder of Jodi Jones. This is part 2 of a two part episode so go back to part 1 if you haven't already heard it!Music and titles
This week Allan tells us about the murder of Jodi Jones. 14 year old Jodi was murdered in 2003 by her boyfriend Luke Mitchell who to this day protests innocence. Allan gets into the details of the case in this two part episode.Music and titles
This week Allan tells us about the awful murder of Lynda Spence, a Financial Advisor, who was murdered in 2011 and sadly who’s body has never been found. Music and titles
This week Allan tells us about the brutal murder of teenager Pamela Hastie. He also tells us about the following conviction of Raymond Gilmour who many years later managed to have his conviction overturned. Music and titles
This week Julie tells us all about the Scottish Witch Trials which she is adamant is murder and so should be covered. Julie gives us the background of the Witch trials and why she thinks there is still hangover from the Witch trials impacting culture today.Music and titles
This week Allan tells us about the horrible killing of David Edwards in Edinburgh. Allan walks us through the bizarre details of his brutal murder and what its like to work in the legal system in Scotland.Music and titles
In this episode Allan tells us about the famous World End Murders that happened in Edinburgh. In 1977 Christine Sadie and Helen Scott, both 17, were found brutally murdered. Allan gets into who committed the crime and how they were eventually prosecuted.Music and titles
Episode 9 - Jessie McTavish

Episode 9 - Jessie McTavish

2023-04-0601:20:59

This week's episode is the last in this series. Thanks to all those who have been listening! This week Allan tells us all about Insulin murders and attempted murders including the story of nurse Jessie McTavish who was accused of killing patients in her care in the 1970s.Music and titles
Episode 8 - Archibald Hall

Episode 8 - Archibald Hall

2023-03-3001:22:12

This week's episode looks at Archibald Hall who only started murdering in his 50s! A very strange story that well worth exploring. If you are interested in learning more then Allan's book on the subject is called "The Monster Butler" by AM Nicol.Music and titles
In this episode Allan and Julie get more into the crimes of Peter Manuel. Allan also explains more of the court system in Scotland and the fascinating story of a man who was accused of one of Peter Manuel's crimes.Music and titles
In this week's episode Allan and Julie discuss Peter Manuel, Scotland's first recognised serial killer. This is part one of a two part discussion on Peter Manuel, his background and trial.Music and titles
In this episode Allan and Julie discuss the mysterious death of Willie McRae who many people think was murdered by MI5. Music and titles
In this week's episode Allan and Julie discuss the Scottish version of Jeffrey Dahmer: Dennis Nilsen. They look at how this serial killer covered his tracks and managed to murder so many people and the horrific parallels between Nilsen and Dahmer.Music and titles
In this episode Allan gives us a run down of what happened after Maxwell Garvie was murdered. We get into the trial and the impact on the area.Music and titles
In this week's episode Allan tells us all about the lives of Sheila and Maxwell Garvie. Allan tells us about Maxwell's murder and the people involved and lets us decide if Sheila was an innocent victim or a master manipulator.Music and titles
Episode 1- Robert Black

Episode 1- Robert Black

2023-02-0901:07:49

We are back for series 2! This episode is about the pedophile and serial killer Robert Black. Allan shares the incredible story of how Robert Black was finally caught. Allan also gives us some insight into what its like defending and prosecuting people accused of heinous crimes.Music and titles
This is the final bonus episode in the Bible John Series. This episode is the full discussion Allan and Julie had that you heard in part in episode 6 in regards to the Howard Wilson gang and Howard Wilson's crimes.If you have any thoughts about this podcast or any in the series you can get in touch through www.muderscotland.com We'd love to hear your theories!Music and titles
This is the final episode in the series! In this episode Allan and Julie go to Loch Awe, where Archie McGeechie was supposedly murdered and dumped in the loch. They look for the location outlined in Ludovic Kennedy's book "Presumed Innocent" where Paddy Mehan had described to Kennedy the place where he and other criminals were dumping cars in the 1960s.There's also a Q & A session and a soup break.Music and titles
Due to corona virus we were sadly not able to get the final episode of this series out to you as planned. Instead, here is the full bonus episode on Rachel Ross' murder that we recorded while putting together the Bible John series. This case of bizarre coincidences, mistaken identity and police corruption put an innocent man, Paddy Mehan, behind bars. Music and titles
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