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 received a life sentence. But was there more to this story? SOURCES: Please see our website for all...

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 and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/georgerobertson SHOW: Support Us:...

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 material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/ladykillers/ SHOW: Support Us:...

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: Please see our website for all source material and photos at...

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 girlfriend and her parents?   Promo by Missing Magnolias   SOURCES: Please see our website for...

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 post-mortem revealed that John had been murdered. Promo by Foul Play Crime Series SOURCES: Please...

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/scottishmurders Merch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurders Website - scottishmurders.com Twitter -...

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 Andrew took that away from them. Andrew Cunanan. (n.d.). Crime+Investigation UK....

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. SOURCES: For a full list of sources please email us at [email protected] SHOW: Website:...

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/scottishmurders Merch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurders Website -...

Peter Graham was found outside a neighbours home, collapsed on the pavement and covered in blood. Was this an Accident or an Attack? SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/petergraham SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurders Merch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurders Website - scottishmurders.com Twitter - @scottishmurders Instagram - @scottishmurderspodcast Facebook -...

TRIGGER WARNING – Spooky Episode - DO listen alone and in the dark!!! This Halloween Special episode will feature a story by Dawn called Christian's Coven, as well as hear some personal spooky ghost stories from Scottish Murders Listeners; Tara, Gordon and Amy, and from Yvonne and David from The Scottish Ghost Company. Thank you to everyone for taking part!!! SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at...

While we will be releasing our own Spooky Episode for Halloween tomorrow, here's a bonus episode of stories from the hosts of the Darkcast Network. We hope you enjoy! CREDITS: Host: Amber Weird True Crime Podcast Stories: Decorations Gone Deadly by Ash and Jordan from Creepy Tapas Sleepy Hollow and Yellow Fever by Jackie from Cause of Death 100 Seconds to Midnight The Tradition behind Halloween costumes by Steph from Sinister Story Hour Stingy Jack, Origins of Jack-o-lanterns by Keely...

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised. Sandra Brown's journey to try and get justice for Moira Anderson leads to many revelations; but would it be enough to uncover Moira's murderer? 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/scottishmurders Scottish Murders Merch -...

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised. 11 year old Moira Anderson disappeared on the afternoon of Saturday the 23rd of February 1957 in a blizzard, and her case is officially unsolved. However, on a cold wintery evening, 35 years later, a tense conversation led to a startling revelation. Would this revelation provide Moira’s family with the answers they so desperately needed? SOURCES:Please see our website for all...

In the part four, the final part, of our serial victims episodes, for now, we tell you about a potential suspect in Tracey Wylde’s case, but was it the right man, and if she, along with the remaining unresolved/unsolved sex worker murders, would receive justice. SOURCES:Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/serialvictims SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurders Scottish Murders Merch -...

In Part Two former FBI Special Agent, Author of the books Stop the Killing and How To Talk About Guns With Anyone, and co-host of the Stop the Killing podcast, Katherine Schweit, talks about why banning guns from America will never happen, how media coverage of shootings can influence further shootings, and how we can help Stop The Killing. Find out more about Katherine and her book and podcast, as well as Katherine's goal to help everyday people like me and you to Stop the Killing. Find...

In today's episode I welcome to the podcast Katherine Schweit, a former FBI Special Agent, Author of the book Stop the Killing, co-host of the Stop the Killing podcast, and so much more. Find out more about Katherine and her book and podcast, as well as Katherine's goal to help everyday people like me and you to Stop the Killing. Find out more about Katherine Schweit from her website katherineschweit.com SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon -...

In Part Three we tell you about the final sex worker to be murdered in Glasgow, and we find out if Jacqueline Gallagher finally receives justice when someone is arrested and charged with her murder. SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/serialvictims Listen to Real Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7unyERZM8nLViz22JOzH0w?si=2a081620145d4dab SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon -...

By February 1998, seven Glasgow sex workers had been found dead, many brutally attacked, leaving Glasgow sex workers fearing for their lives. While police continued to state that there was nothing so far linking the deaths and that a serial killer was not at work, others had begun to wonder if this was in fact the case, with one newspaper posing the question "Which is worse: One killer on the loose or perhaps as many as seven, who thus far have gotten away with murder?” In part two we tell...

It may be the oldest profession, but it is also one of the most deadly, was a statement in an article in the Glasgow Times, after the body of an eighth sex worker in Glasgow was found, after these very vulnerable women had been working in fear for their lives for over a decade. Was there a serial killer stalking and killing these women, or were there multiple murderers walking the streets of Glasgow? SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at...

A seemingly ordinary day for Diane Watson, a bright and popular pupil at Whitehill Secondary School in Glasgow, would turn to tragedy following an altercation with a fellow pupil which twisted into a narrative that would shatter her families lives even more. SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/dianewatson SHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurders Merch -...

A cowardly murder, insufficient media attention, lack of resources and silent witnesses, made for a devastating combination to a family simply trying to get justice. If you have any information relating to this or any other case, contact; Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number EB06340802 of 28 August 2002 or Crimestoppers UK anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at...