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!
- Elaine Doyle
- Elaine Doyle
- Clothing Elaine was wearing at time of murder
- Elaine Doyle
- Location of Elaine’s home and where her body was found
- Elaine's mum and dad, Maureen and Jack
- Lane where Elaine's body was found
- Elaine’s body was found in the lane at the side of the ATC hut
- Police at the scene of Elaine Doyle’s murder in 1986
- Elaine's burnt handbag
- Burnt contents of Elaine's hangbag
- Elaine's murderer, John Docherty, in 1986
- Elaine's dad, Jack, at 25th anniversary appeal
- John Docherty being interviewed by police in 2013
- Elaine's brother, John, at trial verdict
- Elaine's murderer, John Docherty, at time of arrest and trial
- Watt Institution/Library by John Sinclair
- Greenock Celtic Supporters Club
- View overlooking location of crime scene by Hayley
- View of location of crime scene from Ardgowan Street by Hayley
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.
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
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
Elaine Doyle’s killer snared after 28 year-old murder is solved by new DNA tests | Daily Mail Online
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
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 guilty of 1986 killing – BBC News
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn
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
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!
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.
Murder of six-year-old June Cruickshank sent shockwaves through Aberdeen 60 years ago
Blood and Granite: True crime from Aberdeen eBook : Adams, Norman: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
PressReader.com – Your favorite newspapers and magazines.
City of blood – The Scottish Sun
Aberdeen – Holidays, Short Breaks & Tourist Info | VisitScotland
St. Andrews Cathedral Ruins, Scotland photo on Sunsurfer (sun-surfer.com)
NSPCC- Available Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm and weekends 9am to 6pm on 0808 800 5000 (UK) or NSPCC helpline | NSPCC
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
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?
1st killing in 30 years on Scottish isle? – UPI.com
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Post-mortem on man ‘inconclusive’
Tests fail to solve ‘murder’ puzzle. – Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)
PressReader.com – Your favorite newspapers and magazines.
Islay’s tranquility shattered by first murder in 30 years | The Independent | The Independent
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Police probe mystery island death
Mystery Of Dead Man And Camel Herder Wife – Daily Record
Wife Is Probed In Islay Death Case – Daily Record
Refuge – 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 (UK) or nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young and Cole Young
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