The Mystery Woman in Dark Clothes: What Really Happened the Night James Craik Died?
Update: 2025-11-25
Description
In this episode of Scottish Murders, host Dawn explores the unresolved case of James Craik, a 49-year-old man found dead in his Huntly, Aberdeenshire flat on 12th March 1997. The episode pieces together the key facts surrounding James's tragic death, including the police investigation, the search for a mystery woman last seen with him, and the impact on his devastated family. Despite extensive police enquiries, public appeals, and even the brief arrest of a suspect, James Craik's murder remains unsolved, casting a long shadow over his loved ones. Dawn encourages anyone with information about James Craik’s murder to come forward to help bring answers to James’ family.
In response to a listener’s feedback, Dawn skips the usual style of episode and sticks to sharing the facts only. For those who prefer the normal style of episode, they can join our Patreon community for free and listen to a more detailed version of the unsolved of James Craik, which will be available 2 December.
You can also join our Patreon community for as little as £2.50 or $3 and continue to listen to our Scotland Then episodes.
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SOURCES:
Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/jamescraik
British Newspaper Archives Affiliate Link
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CREDITS:
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young
Researched, Written and Edited by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
MUSIC:
ES_Battle of Aonach Mor - Deskant - epidemicsound
In response to a listener’s feedback, Dawn skips the usual style of episode and sticks to sharing the facts only. For those who prefer the normal style of episode, they can join our Patreon community for free and listen to a more detailed version of the unsolved of James Craik, which will be available 2 December.
You can also join our Patreon community for as little as £2.50 or $3 and continue to listen to our Scotland Then episodes.
Join our Patreon Community -Scottish Murders | creating podcasts | Patreon
SOURCES:
Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/jamescraik
British Newspaper Archives Affiliate Link
SUPPORT US:
Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurders
Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/scottishmurders
Merch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurders
Website - scottishmurders.com
Twitter - @scottishmurders
Instagram - @scottishmurderspodcast
Facebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdurs
YouTube - @ScottishMurders
Linktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurders
CREDITS:
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young
Researched, Written and Edited by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
MUSIC:
ES_Battle of Aonach Mor - Deskant - epidemicsound
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