The Elaine Doyle Murder

The Elaine Doyle Murder

Episode Summary

On 23 March 2016, 49 year old John Docherty was arrested for the murder of 16 year old Elaine Doyle in 1986. Police officers involved in the case were relieved that Elaine’s killer had been caught and charged. However, Elaine Doyle’s murder inquiry had been anything but straightforward.

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Special shout out to Hayley and Eddie, two of our wonderful listeners who suggested we cover this case. Thank you!

Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode is not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.

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Elaine Doyle murder: Killer John Docherty loses appeal – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Brother tells of night she died – BBC News

Elaine Doyle: Trial hears of teenager’s final night – BBC News

Elaine Doyle: Parents unaware daughter lay dead nearby – BBC News

Elaine Doyle: Man ‘wanted to confess’ to murder – BBC News

Elaine Doyle: Evidence at scene ‘suggests a struggle’ – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Police ‘blunder’ after body found – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: John Docherty guilty of 1986 killing – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Scotland’s first cold case trial – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Trial judge begins directing jury – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Witness saw man ‘following’ girl – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Investigation ‘not good enough’ – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Witness questioned over car ‘tail’ – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Man accused by former friend – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Bullying claim over confession – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Man denies being sketch ‘suspect’ – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Witness admits giving false alibi to police – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Witness unaware he was named as killer – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Killer witness halts murder trial – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Trial told of crime scene ‘guess’ – BBC News

Elaine Doyle murder: Claim over conflicting evidence – BBC News

John Docherty jailed for 21 years for killing Greenock schoolgirl Elaine Doyle | HeraldScotland

Elaine Doyle: ‘Ginger hair put me in frame’ | The Scotsman

Elaine Doyle’s murderer brought to justice

First Cold Case Unit indictment served for historic murder case.

Elaine Doyle Murder: John Docherty Can Appeal Without Any Limitations – Criminal Defence Lawyers Edinburgh

HOW Police Persistence Finally Paid Off In The Elaine Doyle Murder Inquiry – Inverclyde Now

Elaine Doyle Killer Jailed For Life – Heart Scotland

Murder detective: ‘It was an honour to get justice for Elaine Doyle’s family’ | Greenock Telegraph

Who was Elaine Doyle? The murdered Greenock teen killed on way home from Celtic supporters’ Club – Daily Record

Man held over 1986 killing of Elaine, 16 | UK | News | Express.co.uk

Man Found Guilty Of Elaine Doyle Murder – Heart Scotland

John Docherty jailed for 21 years for killing Greenock schoolgirl Elaine Doyle | Glasgow Times

Elaine Doyle verdict: Elaine’s killer found guilty 28 years after she was murdered | Glasgow Times

Documentary to tell story of 28-year hunt for murderer of Greenock teenager Elaine Doyle, strangled to death in 1986 after returning from night out at Celtic Supporters’ Club – The Scottish Sun

Elaine Doyle’s killer snared after 28 year-old murder is solved by new DNA tests | Daily Mail Online

Elaine Doyle murder: Former soldier John Docherty found guilty of teenager’s killing in 1986 – Daily Record

Greenock Visitor Guide – Accommodation, Things To Do & More | VisitScotland

Steven McIntyre jailed for murdering Jack Doyle in Greenock – BBC News

John Docherty denies 1986 Elaine Doyle murder | The Scotsman

Man in court over 1986 murder of Elaine Doyle | Glasgow Times

John Docherty in court over Elaine Doyle death in Greenock – BBC News

APPEAL AGAINST CONVICTION AND SENTENCE BY JOHN DOCHERTY AGAINST HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE

Elaine Doyle’s father appeals in ‘cold case’ murder – BBC News

Dad of murdered Elaine Doyle dies without ever finding out who killed his daughter – Daily Record

Elaine Doyle murder: Accused ‘reacted’ to police hunt jibe – BBC News

The killer of Elaine Doyle was in the same class at school as her brother – Daily Record

Watt Institution : Historic Buildings & Conservation : Scotland’s New Buildings : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland – Urban Realm

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Elaine Doyle went to her first grown-up disco in 1986 – it was her last – Daily Record

Elaine Doyle Killer John Docherty during police interview afterview – YouTube

Elaine Doyle Murder: John Docherty Can Appeal Without Any Limitations – Criminal Defence Lawyers Edinburgh

Elaine Doyle murder: John Docherty guilty of 1986 killing – BBC News

Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn

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Researched and Written by Dawn Young

Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Music:

Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

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We've Upgraded!

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that since we always strive to keep on improving, we have upgraded our microphone to a Shure MV7! We have trialled this on our episode available on Tuesday 25 January, let us know what you think? However, from April onwards we will be using the new microphone as standard. We hope you enjoy!

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Cutthroat

Cutthroat

Episode Summary

Trigger Warning Wee Ones – This story may be upsetting and does contain crimes targeting children and child abuse, so listener discretion is advised.

 

One wee girl’s trip to the corner shop and another wee boy’s passion for pigeons, would result in heartache for two Aberdonian families. 

Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.

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Blood and Granite: True Crime from Aberdeen

by Norman Adams

Synopsis

Blood and Granite is a chronicle of the most notorious homicides committed in Aberdeen over the last hundred years. Written by Norman Adams, a journalist who reported on many of the chilling crimes he now recalls so vividly, it is compelling reading for those who are too young to remember – and those who cannot forget. All are human tragedies from the dark side of life, including:

  • The grudge that ended in death in an East End pub when butcher James Harrow brutally stabbed two workmates in 1901.
  • The grisly discovery of a woman’s arm on the Torry shore in 1945 that signalled the start of a mystery which to this day remains unsolved.
  • The tragic love affair that led to the gallows in 1963 – the first hanging in Aberdeen for 106 years.
  • The double life of brilliant scientist Dr Brenda Page of Aberdeen University, battered to death in her flat in 1978. Her murder remains unsolved.

Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn

Hosted by Dawn and Cole

Researched and Written by Dawn Young

Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Music:

Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

by dawnyoung

The Peter Graham Mystery

The Peter Graham Mystery

Episode Summary

Peter Graham was found outside a neighbour’s home, collapsed on the pavement and covered in blood. But was it an accident or an attack?

 

Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.

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