Scottish Murders

This episode uncovers the tumultuous relationships between a married couple, their babysitter, and a local young man, leading to a shocking murder in Dumfries in 1981. Themes of domestic abuse, infidelity, and manipulation are brought to light through detailed accounts and court testimonies, revealing a complex web of deceit and violence. The episode also introduces a new segment, "Scotland Then,"...

In this episode of "The Blue Way," Steven Keogh, a retired Metropolitan detective, and Anthony McNeil, a retired Michigan police officer, share their journeys into law enforcement. Steven reflects on his early days in South London, policing the area he grew up in, and the challenges of transitioning from an accounting career to the police force. Anthony recounts his unexpected path to becoming a p...

In this episode, Dawn welcomes Kevin, co-creator of the YouTube true crime channel Just Thought Lounge , to talk about the tragic case of Tony Parsons. Tony, a 63-year-old former Navy officer and cancer survivor, went missing during a solo charity bike ride in 2017. The episode describes the harrowing details of Tony's disappearance, the subsequent discovery of his remains in 2021, and the shockin...

In this episode, Dawn speaks with Naomi Channel about the latest developments in the Jodi Jones and Luke Mitchell case. Naomi reveals that newly obtained trial transcripts have surfaced, showing inconsistencies with previously released information. While Naomi hasn't fully reviewed the transcripts, she notes that some details may alter the context of the case. The discussion also touches on the di...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones and contains strong language, so listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, Dawn and Naomi discuss the lack of a clear motive, the destruction of crucial evidence, and the public's divided opinion on Luke's guilt. Naomi shares insights from her extensive research, highlights what has kept this case in the public eye for o...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones, contains strong language and the topic of suicide is discussed, so listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, Naomi reflects on the pivotal fifth episode, where new persons of interest emerged, adding depth to the investigation. Dawn and Naomi discuss the DNA evidence, including the presence of a local sex offender's DNA...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, Dawn and Naomi go through some of the circumstantial evidence presented against Luke at his trial. They talk about the chaotic trial scene, the controversial decision to try Luke as an adult, the prosecution's reliance on eyewitness accounts and a missing knife, the questionable...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, Dawn and Naomi talk about the controversial case of Luke Mitchell, a 14-year-old boy accused of murdering his girlfriend, Jodi Jones. They explore the details of Luke's arrest, the media frenzy that followed, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the release of Luke’s name to the...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode covers the brutal murder of Jodi Jones in detail, listener discretion is advised.  In this episode, Dawn chats with Naomi, a seasoned TV producer and host of the Real podcast, about her extensive career in factual television and her foray into true crime podcasting. Naomi shares her journey from producing reality TV shows to creating compelling true crime podcasts, i...

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In this episode, Dawn is joined by Kay from the podcast Fuck My Work Life , and the pair talk about the unsolved murder of 50 year old Elizabeth Mackintosh.  Elizabeth Mackintosh was born in Scotland in 1940. She grew up in a devout family; her father, James, was a theology professor and later a moderator for the Free Church of Scotland. Elizabeth worked as a nurse and health visitor in Edinburgh,...

In 1980 Glasgow, the Main family’s world was shattered when 13-year-old Tracy was found murdered at home. Despite no signs of forced entry, Tracy’s body was discovered with multiple stab wounds and signs of a struggle. The investigation quickly focused on a neighbour of the Main family who had a mental age of eight and was known as “The Creeper”. It would be his disclosure of details that had not...

In today's episode I welcome to the podcast Steven Keogh, a former London Metropolitan Police Officer, Author of the books Murder Investigation Team: How Killers are Really Caught and Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper, a 21st Century Investigation, and star of the new True Crime TV show Secrets of a Murder Detective. Find out more about Steven, his books, his TV show and so much more, by...

This week Dawn is joined by John from the Persons Unknown podcast, who tells us the story of Ann Heron's unsolved murder. Part One: In the summer of 1990, Ann Heron’s life was tragically cut short. John Dobson from the Persons Unknown podcast tells the story of this unsolved murder, tracing Ann’s early life in Scotland, her move to England, and her marriage to Peter Heron. On a sweltering August d...

This week Dawn sits back again as Caitlin and Sam from The Crime Pod tell us about the murder of Pauline Reilly.  In 1984, the waiter Shu-Kee Leung, originally from Hong Kong and employed at the Dragonara, faced charges for the heinous murder of Pauline Reilly, aged 19, at Annabel’s disco located in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. After a trial lasting seven days at Edinburgh’s High Court, Leung receiv...

In the heart of Edinburgh’s Tron Square, a harrowing tale unfolded where George Robertson, fuelled by unresolved anger and accusations, unleashed a brutal attack on his family. This episode was a listener request from Steven, who also features on this episode due to his own family’s link to the Robertson family.  Promo by Hands off my Podast SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material...

Trigger Warning – This episode covers the topic of child murders. In Scotland, from 2016 to 2021, females accounted for 9% of homicide accusations. In this episode we tell you about two women, who, in different times and for very different reasons, harmed and murdered very young children; Jean Barclay Waddell in 1961 and Mary Ann Anderson in 1891. SOURCES: Please see our website for all source mat...

In April 1981, 74-year-old Eliza Connelly was found dead in her home in a quiet residential area in Broughty Ferry in Dundee. She had 12 wounds to her head, two on her hands, fractured ribs, and blood was found everywhere from the floor to the ceiling. The initial assumption was murder, but with no evidence or witnesses, an accidental death theory was posed. Promo by Hands of my Podcast SOURCES: P...

This week Dawn gets to sit back for this away episode, as Effie from the podcast Mums, Mysteries and Murder tells her about the Scottish Murderer, 20 year old Jason Downie, who, in November 2010, brutally murdered 16-year-old Chantelle Rowe, and her father Andrew and mother Rose at their house near Adelaide in Australia. What could have led Jason Downie to have so viciously murdered his friend's g...

In 1959, teenagers James Denovan and Anthony Miller devised a scheme to rob homosexual men in Queen’s Park Recreation Ground in Glasgow. They exploited the fact that homosexuality was illegal, knowing their victims would be unlikely to report the crimes. This continued until April 1960, when one of their victims, John Cremin, was killed. Initially, his death was thought to be accidental, but a pos...

In this episode Dawn is joined by some members of the Darkcast Network to talk about what ethics in podcasting means to them. So, join Aurora from Burnt Marshmallows, DJ from Mythical True Crime, Regina from Disturbing Interests, Jasmine from Hands Off My Podcast and Darkcast Network Founder and host of the podcast Beyond The Rainbow to listen to this discussion. CREDITS: darkcastnetwork.com

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised. Part Four: The final part of Moira Anderson's story, but would she finally receive justice? SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/moiraanderson SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmur...

In Part One we told you all about the life of Andrew Cunanan leading up to the murders. In Part Two, we tell you about the murders and give you some background on each one of his victims. We may never know the true motive behind why Andrew took the lives of five innocent people, but what we do know, is that they deserve to be remembered and they deserved to live their lives to the fullest, but And...

When people hear the name Andrew Cunanan, most people think of the murder of Gianni Versace, but Gianni was not Andrew's only victim. In Part 1 we discuss Andrew's life growing up, and some key players in this horrific case. Andrew Cunanan was wicked smart, charismatic, and ridiculously handsome, and he could have had it all until he threw it all away and took 5 innocent lives in the process. SOUR...

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised. Part Three: Sandra Brown's journey to try and get justice for her cousins and Moira Anderson continues. SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/moiraanderson SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon - patreon.com...