Murder She Spoke

Episode 42: Archibald Hall. This week Emma tells the tale of Archibald Hall an opportunistic lothario from Glasgow whose crimes spanned the length and breadth of the UK. Through his life Hall used many aliases, had many lovers and committed many crimes, including petty theft, burglary and eventually murder. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'N...

Episode 41: Alex Stuart. This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Alexandra Stuart, a young woman killed after a violent knife attack fueled by drink and drugs. Joannagh discusses the troubled background of the killer Nicholas Rogers and examines his mental health issues in the lead up to Alex's murder. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shau...

Bonus Episode: Interview with Thomas Leonard Ross QC. Before joining the Scottish bar in 2000, Thomas was a partner in a busy Glasgow solicitor’s practice, specializing in criminal defence. Since calling at the Scottish bar, Thomas has established himself as one of the country’s busiest criminal trial counsel – having conducted more than 250 trials in the highest trial court. Homicide in all its f...

Episode 40: Gordon McLean. This week Emma tells us about Gordon McLean, an award winning screenwriter and comic artist who has been missing since Boxing Day 2019. Emma details the last known movements of Gordon on trains from Glasgow through Edinburgh and finally to Dalmeny Station where he was last seen. We hope this episode can jog memories and hopefully go some way to getting Gordon home. Any i...

Episode 39: Mark Ayton. This week Joannagh tells of the death of Mark Ayton, a 19-year-old killed after a drunken verbal altercation turned violent. We hear details of how the unusual pathology report altered the direction of the case and the effect the incident had on the small community in which it occurred. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Sh...

Episode 38: Helen Kane. This week Emma brings us the unsolved case of Helen Kane, a mother of four, who was killed as she made her way home from an anniversary celebration. Emma talks through the inadequate evidence gathering practices of the 1970's and the difficulties this causes in attempting to solve this case 50 years later, and also discusses the notorious serial killers whose names show up...

Bonus Episode: Interview with Peter Bleksley on the Hunt for Kevin Parle. Peter Bleksley is an author, broadcaster, former undercover detective with Scotland Yard and also remembered as 'The Chief' from Channel 4's 'Hunted'. Peter joins us again to talk about his ongoing hunt for notorious fugitive Kevin Parle. Parle - who has been on the run since 2005 - is wanted in connection with the murders o...

Bonus Episode: Interview with Peter Bleksley on Alistair Wilson's murder. Peter Bleksley is an author, broadcaster, former undercover detective with Scotland Yard and also remembered as 'The Chief' from Channel 4's 'Hunted'. Episode 21 of Murder She Spoke covered the death of Alistair Wilson - commonly known as the banker from Nairn who was shot dead on his doorstep in 2004. Peter Bleksley investi...

Episode 37: Jimmy Boyle & Craig Millar. A double bill this week as Joannagh tells us the story of former Glasgow gangster Jimmy Boyle, who put his violent past behind him by embracing hss artistic abilities and Emma tells us of the tragic unsolved case of Craig Millar, an abandoned newborn whose death brought a community together in mourning. Case research by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Produced...

Episode 36: Tracey Wylde. This week Emma brings us the tragic story of Tracey Wylde, a young mother whose murder would spark a long running investigation in which Tracey would not be the only innocent person to suffer. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Sources of research: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/...

Episode 35: The Moors Murderers. This week Joannagh brings us the story of two of the UK's most notorious killers, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Over two years the sadistic couple tortured and killed five young victims, one of whom would never be found again, their remains lost to the Saddleworth Moor where they are thought to be buried. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joa...

Episode 34: Madeleine Smith. This week Emma delves into the history books to bring us the case of Madeleine Smith, a prominent Scottish socialite whose clandestine romance would result in scandal and one of the most famous murder trials of its time. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Sources of research: https://b...

Episode 33: Shamsuddin Mahmood. This week Joannagh tells us of a crime that rocked a small community in Orkney, when a young waiter was gunned down in a restaurant in front of horrified diners. The episode looks at the possible motivations for the killing as well as interference in the investigation from within police ranks. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shank...

Episode 32: Linda Peacock. This week Emma tells us of the murder of Linda Peacock, a young girl whose murder investigation and the subsequent trial would result in the groundbreaking use of a controversial area of science; forensic odontology, to secure a conviction. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Sources of r...

Episode 31: The Yorkshire Ripper. This week Joannagh tells us about the unfortunate women who fell victim to the Yorkshire Ripper during a reign of terror lasting five years in the north of England in which police were overwhelmed and taken in by a hoaxer who would have a devastating effect on the investigation. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by...

Episode 30: Malcolm Webster. This week Emma tells the almost unbelievable story of Malcolm Webster, a compulsive liar and fraudster whose crimes would escalate into arson and murder and who would spark an investigation stretching all the way from Scotland to New Zealand. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Sources...

Bonus Episode: The Shattered Window Podcast Review We were incredibly lucky to be given early access to a brand new investigative podcast series from Emily G Thompson (host of Morbidology podcast) and Eileen McFarlane (host of CrimeLapse podcast). Episodes 1 and 2 are being released to the general public on 23 November 2020, however Patreons can access these now and will receive additional bonus c...

Episode 29: Amanda Duffy. This week Joannagh tells the story of Amanda Duffy, an aspiring drama student brutally murdered and mutilated after a night out with friends. This episode goes into the facts of the case as well as the controversy surrounding both the trial and a unique aspect of Scots Law. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill...

Episode 28: Rhys Bonner. This week Emma tells us of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Rhys Bonner as well as the questions raised around the conduct of the Police in the course of the investigation. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore s...

Episode 27: Burke & Hare. This week is a suitably macabre Halloween episode in which Joannagh delves into the story of the infamous Edinburgh body snatchers Burke & Hare. This Halloween season, Spirits and Demons are walking amongst us, some may have even managed to sneak into this Podcast, keep an ear out for their influence throughout the episode. Happy Halloween! Case research by Joannagh Shank...

Episode 26: Robbie McIntosh. This week Emma tells us not only of the initial heinous crime carried out by Robbie McIntosh in Dundee, but also the repercussions of releasing a depraved individual who has not been reformed, back into society. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring t...

Episode 25: Henry Gallagher. On 18 May 1980, four medical students were playing football when one accidentally knocked the ball over the fence at number 2 Roseangle in Dundee, Scotland. Whilst retrieving the ball, the student glanced through the window of the house and was arrested by what he saw. Inside was what police later described as a crime scene resembling an abattoir. Why was an infirm, re...

Episode 24: Allan Bryant Jr. On 2 November 2013, 23 year old Allan was enjoying a night out in his home town of Glenrothes, Scotland as most young people do. After attending an engagement party, Allan and friends went to Styx nightclub. At closing, Allan can be seen on CCTV leaving the club but that was the last known sighting of him. What happened to Allan? Where did he go? And why are his family...

Episode 23: Jodi Jones. 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. Jodi was 14 years old when she was found brutally murdered just a short distance from her house. The alarm was quic...

Episode 22: Dr Thomas Cream. A doctor with a penchant for chloroform who performed illegal abortions. He was linked to the death of many with strychnine playing a major role. Who was this man, why did he leave such chaos in his wake and why have some reports considered whether he could have been Jack the Ripper? Listen now as Emma takes us through the macabre case. Case research by Emma Taylor Pro...