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 Shaun O'Neill
Music by Tribe of Noise

Sources of research:

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2019hcjac27.pdf?sfvrsn=0

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000jcz7/appeal-court-the-end-of-the-line

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/father-of-young-woman-stabbed-to-death-at-peebles-party-says-killer-was-driven-by-drink-and-drugs-not-mental-health-problems/

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/man-jailed-16-years-murdering-peebles-postwoman-alex-stuart-584373

https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/crime/judges-reject-appeal-murderer-peebles-postwoman-alex-22-691096#gsc.tab=0

https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/crime/peebles-postwoman-murderers-conviction-appeal-examined-bbc-one-documentary-2857758#gsc.tab=0

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-44576520

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-44316576

https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/18069620.policeman-receives-bravery-award-tackling-peebles-murderer/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/4192371/friends-pay-tribute-to-beautiful-young-woman-22-who-died-from-fatal-injuries-in-peebles-attack-as-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder/

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/real-people/20180816/282419875084086