Murder She Spoke

We've been holding out on you! We've got a special interview with the inspirational, best selling author Mary Turner Thomson. In it, we chat about her book The Bigamist, her upcoming sequel the psychopath and delve into research and experience of personality disorders. This is one not to be missed. You can find The Bigamist online now and Mary's follow up book - The Psychopath - will be released i...

Episode 21: Alistair Wilson. Alistair Wilson had a normal family and what appeared to have been a normal life. So why was he shot dead in a picturesque seaside town in Scotland in what seemed to be an execution style hit? Why was he holding a blue envelope when he went back into the house to speak to his wife? Where did the envelope go? Why did the killer use an antique German gun as the murder we...

Episode 20: Kimberley Mackenzie. Kimberley was a 37 year old mother of three living in Montrose, Scotland who was brutally murdered and dismembered. Her case came to be known as the 'Body in Bins' murder after her remains were scattered in bins throughout Montrose. Listen as Emma takes us through the case and gives us some insight into Kimberley's life. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emm...

Episode 19: Joy Gardner. On 28 July 1993 at 07:40 in Crouch End, London, five police officers and an immigration official arrived to deport Joy Gardner and her son to Jamaica. At 08:04 - 24 minutes after officers had arrived at Joy's flat - an ambulance was called as Joy was unresponsive. Four days later Joy was pronounced dead. Why was Joy bound with a body belt and gagged with 13 metres of tape...

Episode 18: Mikaeel Kular. 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. This is the case of Mikaeel Kular, a three year old boy who lived in Edinburgh in 2014. On Wednesday 15th Januar...

Episode 17: Colin Norris AKA The Angel of Death. Colin Norris began killing shortly after graduating as a nurse in Scotland. Eventually tried and convicted of four counts of murder and one of attempted murder, howwever some believe his conviction to be 'unsafe' and are convinced of his innocence. Listen as Joannagh takes you through the case. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylo...

Episode 16: Sandy Davidson. In 1976 four year old Sandy played in the front garden of his grandparents house in Ayrshire, Scotland just a few doors down from where he lived with his parents. Within a matter of minutes, he had vanished leaving behind his two year old sister who is still searching for answers to his disappearance. Listen as Emma takes us through the case which is on Police Scotland'...

Episode 15: Carol Lannen & Elizabeth McCabe i.e. The Templeton Woods Murders. Two women discovered naked, bound and strangled in Templeton Woods in Dundee, Scotland 11 months apart. Their bodies were found in areas a mere 150 yards apart. Despite the similarities, police do not believe the murders to be connected. Listen as we cover the theories considered by police which include the women being t...

Episode 14: Edward William Pritchard. "Doctor" Edward William Pritchard practiced medicine in the late 1800's but his past was vague and sketchy. Eventually convicted of two murders and suspected of a third, he was the last person to be publicly hanged in Scotland. Listen now as Joannagh tells you the macabre story and gives you a few wee bits of Scottish history along the way.  Case researched by...

Episode 13: Mandy Barnett. 22 year old Mandy spoke regularly with her boyfriend who was imprisoned for murder. Unable to reach her at the time of their usual call, concerns for her wellbeing were raised and she was found murdered in her Edinburgh flat. Join us as Emma takes us through the case. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor and Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Source...

Episode 12: Saima Ahmed. In August 2015, Saima Ahmed was 36 years old when she mysteriously disappeared from Wembley train station in London. Four months later, 400 miles away, her skull was found in a remote area on the outskirts of Edinburgh. To this day her family still have many unanswered questions. Listen as we discuss the specifics of her disappearance.  Case research by Emma TaylorProduced...

Episode 11: Barry Wallace. 18 year old Barry Wallace was enjoying a Christmas night out with work colleagues and left to meet friends in the centre of Kilmarnock. At some point in the evening, he encountered a monster later dubbed as the 'Limbs In The Loch Murderer' who committed abhorrent acts on him and abruptly ended his young life. Listener discretion is advised. Episode researched by Joannagh...

Episode 10: Sheku Bayoh. This week Emma tells us about the tragic case of Sheku Bayoh, a black man who died whilst in police custody. Though it happened in 2015, the parallels to George Floyd's murder are chilling. Listen as Emma takes us through the events and the current status of the case.  If you enjoy our show, please consider leaving us a 5 star rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Case resea...

Episode 9: Caroline Glachan. Caroline was a 14 year old girl who was devastatingly found dead on her mother's 40th birthday. The circumstances around Caroline's death are unusual and police believe someone holds the key to solving the case, as the family approach 24 years without answers. Please see our Instagram page @murdershespokepod for further details including an e-fit of a man seen walking...

Episode 8: Alesha MacPhail. Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains details of the murder and sexual assault of a child. Alesha was just six years old when she was cruelly snatched from her bed whilst visiting her father and his girlfriend on the Isle of Bute during the school summer holidays in 2018. In this episode we discuss the case and the resulting conviction of her killer.  ...

Episode 7: Annie Börjesson Part 2. Annie had moved from Sweden and was making a life for herself in the capital of Scotland. In December 2005 she was found dead on a beach in Ayrshire - approximately 80 miles from where she lived in Edinburgh. Her death is surrounded in suspicion and conspiracies and there are so many questions left unanswered. Listen as we attempt to bring the details into contex...

Episode 7: Annie Börjesson Part 1. Annie had moved from Sweden and was making a life for herself in the capital of Scotland. In December 2005 she was found dead on a beach in Ayrshire - approximately 80 miles from where she lived in Edinburgh. Her death is surrounded in suspicion and conspiracies and there are so many questions left unanswered. Listen as we attempt to bring the details into contex...

As podcasters, we have a platform and duty to speak up and call out injustice. In light of the murder of George Floyd, we have come together in solidarity to use our platform to speak up against racial injustice and amplify the voices of black podcasters that deserve more recognition. Racism is prevalent in all industries; from the media who under-report on black victims to the justice system whic...

Episode 6: Suzanne Pilley. Suzanne made her way to work in Edinburgh city centre on a normal Tuesday morning in 2010 and was never seen again. This month marks the 10 year anniversary of her going missing. It's time she was found and brought home. Listen as we take you through the case of her disappearance and the subsequent police investigation.

Episode 5: Mary Duncan. Mary was only 17 years old when she left her home in Alexandria, Scotland to visit a friend in Tullichewan and was never seen again. More than 40 years later, her family are still awaiting justice and to bring Mary home. 

Episode 4: Ann Ballantine AKA The Union Canal Murder. A young woman aged only 20 years old and just setting out in life and finding her own independence, last seen in November 1986. She was discovered in the Union Canal in Edinburgh in January 1987 having been bound and rolled in carpet. Over 30 years later her family are still awaiting justice. 

Episode 3: Mary Bell. Mary Bell was a troubled child and could have gone on to become Britain's youngest serial killer if she hadn't been caught and apprehended. Listen now as we provide insight to the victims who suffered at her hands, her prosecution and what early life was like for her.

Episode 2: Jessica McGraa. Jessica moved to the UK from Nigeria and was living life to the full until she was cruelly murdered in Aberdeen whilst on a short stay in the city. Join us to discover more details of the case and the resulting conviction of her killer.