Murder She Spoke

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 of research:

Book - The Black Widower – by Charles Lavery

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-12392028
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh_-POnLugk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob4NyKH8_fc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Webster_(murderer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-26575831
https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/malcolm-webster-the-widower-reece-shearsmith-actor-murderer-true-story-317419
https://www.bustle.com/articles/114341-what-happened-to-malcolm-webster-in-real-life-the-widower-subject-was-brought-to-justice-in
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/malcolm-webster-case-women-bring-cold-blooded-killer-to-justice/6ZIGLD73HJBKSS2NSF3KX34AE4/
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13150540.black-widower-killer-drops-appeal-over-30-year-sentence/
https://twnews.co.uk/gb-news/scotland-s-most-shocking-crimes-black-widower-malcolm-webster-killed-wife
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wife-killer-malcolm-webster-gets-3538012
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3033432/Man-reveals-TWENTY-YEAR-battle-bring-brutal-Black-Widower-brother-law-justice-faked-car-crash-death.html
https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/903852/security-alert-over-evidence-on-wife-killer-webster/
https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/my-sister-was-a-victim-of-the-black-widower
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/298611/police-took-many-years-to-investigate-webster-concerns/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/508535/Family-s-anger-as-wife-killer-Malcolm-Webster-launches-new-appeal-to-clear-name
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8525234/Malcolm-Webster-polite-charmer-who-lured-women-then-plotted-their-deaths.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/malcolm-webster-guilty-of-wifes-murder-2286351.html

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 content which we believe is well worth it!

Listen to our review and give The Shattered Window a go if you think it's up your street (we are confident it will be!)

You can find the Shattered Window on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and of course Patreon.

Enjoy!

https://twitter.com/theshatteredpod

https://www.facebook.com/theshatteredwindow

https://www.instagram.com/theshatteredwindow/

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
Music by Tribe of Noise


Sources of research:

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=8b3108a7-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

https://www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/news/conversation-not-proven-verdict

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12583081.student-was-mutilated-pathologist-tells-jury/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-40573399

https://news.stv.tv/west-central/1394591-amanda-duffy-s-family-criticise-crown-for-trial-failings?top

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-40764348

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/last-picture-francis-auld-who-10778373

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/not-proven-verdict-set-amanda-duffy-killer-free-q9552k05w

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/justice-amanda-duffy-1624489

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/15443930.amanda-duffy-family-of-murdered-teen-in-plea-to-nicola-sturgeon-over-legal-reform/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/1167920/my-biggest-blow-lord-advocates-agony-at-not-cracking-amanda-duffy-murder-case/

https://news.stv.tv/west-central/1339678-legal-bid-to-retry-man-over-murder-of-teenager-amanda-duffy?top

https://www.thenational.scot/news/15404295.francis-auld-the-man-who-stood-trial-for-the-murder-of-student-amanda-duffy-dies-of-cancer-aged-45/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/final-photo-murder-suspect-cleared-10779403

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/6mpwtc/man_accused_of_amanda_duffys_murder_25_years_ago/

https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/crowns-double-jeopardy-application-to-retry-francis-auld-for-murder-of-amanda-duffy-refused

https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde-2/local/news/amanda-duffy-murder-retrial-refused/

http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=601&termRef=Amanda%20Duffy

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20170713/281681139919428

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/amp/AMANDA+KILLER+OUIZZED+ON+SEX+ATTACK%3B+Pals%27+shock+at+secret+hidey-hole.-a0103894740

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 sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up here:

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Sources of research:

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mum-tragic-scot-found-half-22849391?fbclid=IwAR3ZyLTbx0WJgRNQbw2PRqtIlZrabEV9612STX7ne7RENJNTVVQdxdPZlHI

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-mum-tells-heartbreak-son-22768150

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4869942/rhys-bonner-glasgow-dead-woman/

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18352814.family-rhys-bonner-reveal-confusion-teenagers-body-found-make-police-complaint/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/family-glasgow-teen-found-dead-21525419

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/el2gbr/the_murder_of_rhys_bonner_in_easterhouse_glasgow/

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/rhys-bonners-grieving-mum-still-18713738

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/rhys-bonner-easterhouse-police-complaint-18449597

https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/mother-claims-police-dragged-tragic-teenagers-body-2529261

https://news.stv.tv/feature/mothers-form-a-bond-over-their-sons-unexplained-deaths?top

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-boy-19-found-dead-21526837

https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DraqmE/

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17825651.body-found-search-missing-glasgow-teen-rhys-bonner/

https://glasgoweyesmagazine.com/police-appeal-glasgow-missing-person-rhys-bonner/

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsscotland/scots-mum-tells-of-heartbreak-as-son-spends-21st-birthday-in-heaven-a-year-after-body-found-on-marsh-land/ar-BB19Arhb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9yopM4Q78

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIPXWSvlmok

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18352814.family-rhys-bonner-reveal-confusion-teenagers-body-found-make-police-complaint/

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 Shanks
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 sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up here:

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Sources of research:

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Burke-Hare-infamous-murderers-graverobbers/

https://www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/anatomy/anatomical-museum/collection/people/burke

http://www.edinburgh-history.co.uk/burke-hare.html

http://burkeandhare.com/

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/burke-and-hare-four-facts-15742965

https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Burke-and-William-Hare

http://www.royal-mile.com/famous-scots/burke-and-hare.html

https://www.thenational.scot/news/15571662.why-the-trial-of-burke-and-hare-ended-with-only-one-guilty-verdict-and-another-of-not-proven/

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/burke-and-hare-real-story-edinburgh-murderers-was-much-more-gruesome-231946

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/scottish-fact-week-burke-hare-1554807

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 this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up here:

https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

Sources of research:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-110152/Teenager-guilty-dog-walkers-murder.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1391331/Knife-killer-teenager-must-serve-15-years.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1934847.stm

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/womans-killer-allowed-prison-work/

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/convicted-killer-admits-trying-murder-woman-dundees-
templeton-woods/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41748235

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/murderer-who-tried-kill-gran-11611296

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/chilling-cctv-footage-shows-killer-11409944

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6449967/Grandmother-53-survived-brutally-attacked-convicted-killer-playing-dead.html

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/pure-evil-mum-who-survived-13282305

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12131460.murder-charge-teenager-lays-blame-on-friend/

https://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/5a8ff78760d03e7f57eae4ca

The Law Killers by Alexander McGregor

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EN8OT3E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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, retired, well liked doctor and his wife attacked in their home? Why did the murderer go on to commit another heinous double murder in the following few days and what became of him after he was caught? Listen as Joannagh takes you through the case.

Case research by Joannagh Shanks
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 sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up here:

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Sources of research:

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/2013/09/24/crimes-of-the-80s-carnage-at-roseangle/

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/revealed-killers-confession-to-double-murder-in-dundee-40-years-ago/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/scotlands-bloody-history-houses-horror-10621797

https://governmentauctionsuk.com/2017/06/06/spookydundee-murder-house-auctioned-off/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadmoor_Hospital

https://www.ddtours.co.uk/archive/dr-mrs-wood-1980/

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/location-of-dundee-double-murder-still-set-to-become-bar/

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 no closer to answers almost seven years later? Listen as Emma takes us through the case.

Case research by Emma Taylor
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Shaun O'Neill
Music by Tribe of Noise

Sources:

https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/allan-bryant/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/172220276311125/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/familys-hell-torture-30th-birthday-20905681

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/3436268/allan-bryant-jr-new-footage-cctv-missing-glenrothes/

https://www.caseremains.com/post/allan-bryant-jr

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/van-sighting-gives-dad-hope-21911507

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/father-of-missing-fife-man-allan-bryant-plans-to-take-cops-to-court/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/missing-allan-bryants-family-living-12761146

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im16wqfUiTs

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/757623/video-police-release-fresh-footage-on-fifth-anniversary-of-allan-bryant-jnrs-disappearance/

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/3436268/allan-bryant-jr-new-footage-cctv-missing-glenrothes/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/468182/missing-allan-bryant-jr-couple-whose-house-searched-say-victims-lies-wild-accusations/

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/dad-vows-find-answers-house-search-fails-uncover-missing-allan-bryant-leads/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/628855/allan-bryant-snr-vows-this-will-not-stop-here-after-police-apologise-for-cctv-footage-release-delay/

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/699457/allan-bryant-jnr-cyber-troll-not-sorry-for-crimes-after-prison/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ColdCaseUK/comments/cxmrdz/the_cold_case_disappearance_of_allan_bryant/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/familys-hell-torture-30th-birthday-20905681

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/i-feel-soul-draining-away-20801260

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cops-swoop-glenrothes-house-four-10635207

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/hes-been-treated-like-missing-9179428

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 quickly raised and Jodi was discovered by members of her family and her boyfriend the same night she went missing. Her 15 year old boyfriend Luke Mitchell was tried and convicted of her murder, but maintains his innocence after 15 years behind bars. Listen as Joannagh takes us through the case.

Case research by Joannagh Shanks
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Shaun O'Neill
Music by Tribe of Noise

Sources:

https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mitchell-luke.htm

http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=4794.0

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/luke-mitchell-jodi-jones-killer-refuses-parole-to-clear-his-name-zdd88tdcs

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-10746520

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4854823/jodi-jones-murder-luke-mitchell-gofundme/

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16881794.luke-mitchell-interview-rather-stay-behind-bars-admit-guilt-murder-jodi-jones/

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/ps10k-appeal-launched-clear-schoolboy-killer-luke-mitchell-jodi-jones-murder-816379

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/luke-mitchell-supporters-want-kitchen-16444615

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/jodi-jones-murder-claims-mystery-man-admitted-sex-act-near-murder-scene-hours-after-slaying-548684

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/who-luke-mitchell-scottish-teen-19942801

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/jodi-jones-murder

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/bwgkni/jodi_jones_murder_2003/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/aug/02/luke-mitchell-jodi-jones-appeal

http://www.murderuk.com/one_off_luke_mitchell.html

https://mojoscotland.org/

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
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Shaun O'Neill
Music by Tribe of Noise

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Neill_Cream

https://www.casebook.org/suspects/cream.html

https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cream-thomas-neill.htm

http://www.murderuk.com/serial_dr_thomas_neil_cream.html

https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/the-evil-deeds-of-dr-cream

https://owlcation.com/humanities/Dr-Thomas-Cream-Jack-the-Ripper-Suspect

http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/08/lambeth-poisoner.html

https://thejacktherippertour.com/casebook/suspects/dr-neill-cream/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-4374-J-Griffiths-Jones-ebook/dp/B073SZBG27/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=107314072440&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6seBzpzN6wIVJIBQBh25HQS3EAAYASAAEgKGu_D_BwE&hvadid=450030268500&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007326&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5291045519584248877&hvtargid=kwd-314686805700&hydadcr=11639_1781868&keywords=prisoner+4374&qid=1599144272&s=books&sr=1-1&tag=googhydr-21