Murder Scotland

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

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...

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

In this episode Allan shares the story that he was told about who committed one of the Bible John murders. Julie and Allan start the episode by discussing a case which resulted in the dumping of a vehicle in Loch Awe which made Allan think that the story he was told, where the supposed murderer was disposed of in Loch Awe, might be true.  Music and titles

In this Episode Allan and Julie meet with David Swindle, head of Operation Anagram. Operation Anagram was a coordinated UK wide police operation to identify victims of the serial killer Peter Tobin. But was Peter Tobin "Bible John"? David gives us more insight into Peter Tobin and the crimes he committed.

In this episode Allan and Julie review the murders for consistencies and inconsistencies. Allan gives us an overview of the police response to "Bible John". Julie makes Allan nervous with her comments about the police effort and both try to answer the question - was this a serial killer at work or separate crimes?

In this bonus episode Allan and Julie go out to visit the crime scene where Helen Puttock was found. They then follow the route that the murderer took before he supposedly caught the bus later that night.

In this episode Allan and Julie discuss the details of the murder of Helen Puttock in 1969. Helen's sister gave the description of "Bible John" that prompted the famous painting of the supposed serial killer and the police hunt that followed.

In this episode Allan and Julie discuss the detail of the murders of Patricia Docker and Jemima McDonald. Allan also tells us about his experience of defending murderers and how the experience differs when you are prosecuting.

Meet our hosts Allan and Julie and hear about the infamous Glasgow based "Bible John" murders. Allan and Julie discuss why this case stood out to them and some of mystery around the murders. They also  question whether or not these murders were committed by a serial killer and who some of the suspects might be.