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Three Shillings and a Life: The Brutal Killing of Elizabeth Campbell

Three Shillings and a Life: The Brutal Killing of Elizabeth Campbell

Update: 2025-07-14
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This week we examine the tragic murder of Elizabeth Campbell in 1932 in Glasgow, and the investigation that led to the arrest of two young men. The episode also looks at the trial, including witness testimonies and the public petition for clemency, and brings to life the complexities of the case, providing listeners with a compelling insight of a lesser-known Scottish murder.

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Three Shillings and a Life: The Brutal Killing of Elizabeth Campbell

Three Shillings and a Life: The Brutal Killing of Elizabeth Campbell

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