What Happened To Annie?

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Classified files, the fight for key evidence and family reaction.

This additional episode updates with developments in the case of Annie Börjesson since part 6 of the series.

Originally published March 2020
Presented by Jayne Secker
Produced by Robert Mulhern and Jayne Secker
Edited by Dave Terris
Production Assistance from Chris Scott and Charlotte Ekstrom

Was Annie Börjesson murdered or did she die by suicide?

As Guje and Maria make one final journey, the investigation attempts to reach a conclusion.

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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In the case of Annie’s death, how might the police have arrived at their conclusion of suicide?

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK.
In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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Kristina Börjesson, a campaigning US journalist with a similar name to Annie, finds herself at the centre of a story, linking Annie’s death with secret CIA flight’s through Prestwick Airport in 2005.

Could Annie have died in a case of mistaken identity?

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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As Annie Börjesson's family continue their search for answers, they are forced to consider a somewhat incredible theory.

Could Annie’s death in some way be connected to CIA activity at Prestwick Airport?

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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Having learned that a London funeral company notified Scottish Police about disturbing markings on Annie’s body, her mother, Guje Börjesson, and best friend, Maria, set off on their own investigation.

But some disturbing discoveries lie in wait.

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
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In December 2005, a dog walker discovers the body of a Swedish woman on Prestwick beach in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast.

Annie Börjesson’s family are told the 30-year-old died by suicide. But something felt wrong.

Why had Annie been found along with her passport? Why didn't Annie board her flight at Prestwick airport?

Originally published December 2019
Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern
#WhatHappenedToAnnie

In 2005, the body of 30-year-old Swedish woman, Annie Börjesson, was found on Prestwick beach on Scotland's west coast.

The authorities told Annie’s mother her daughter died of suicide.

However, in the 14 years since, a new narrative has emerged that points not to suicide, but murder, cover-up and one of the world’s most secretive security agencies.

Originally published in 2019

Narrated by Rona Dougall
Produced by Robert Mulhern

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