Update following Special Announcement
Following the Special Announcement on 28th February about Cole stepping back from doing the podcast as regularly, I can now give you a further wee update about the direction Scottish Murders will take for the rest of this year. From April, each month will be themed episodes, with April’s theme being Love Triangles. Another month’s theme this year will be serial killers victims, and I’ll be having a chat with a special guest in one of these episodes.
Also, as it will be Scottish Murders’ one year anniversary in July, that month will be an extra special theme, so stay tuned for more updates about this, and other themes coming this year from Scottish Murders.
The Janet Rogers Murder
The Janet Rogers Murder
Episode Summary
In March 1866, Janet Rogers had gone to her brother’s farm to help him out for a while. Two days after her arrival, Janet was found savagely and brutally murdered.
Murder most foul: 1866 Perthshire murder axe slaying remains unsolved – The Courier
Solving a murder in the family – BBC News
New examination of 150-year-old unsolved Perthshire murder – BBC News
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rinderpest virus in 19th century – Bing
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Murder most foul: 1866 Perthshire murder axe slaying remains unsolved – Evening Exp
The Mount Stewart Murder
by Chris Paton
Synopsis
In March 1866, Janet Rogers travelled to the Perthshire-based farm of her brother, William Henderson, to help with chores while he looked for a new domestic servant. Three days later she was found dead in the farm kitchen, killed by multiple blows from an axe. Ploughman James Crichton was suspected of the atrocity, and after a lengthy investigation was arrested and tried in Perth, with the case duly found non-proven.
Was Crichton the guilty party? If not, why did William Henderson try to frame him? Why was the previous servant on the farm sacked, and why did she wait eight months to accuse Crichton of being responsible? And what led to Henderson being driven insane, ultimately to end his days in a Perthshire lunatic asylum?
The murder investigation remains the UK’s oldest unsolved murder case. Just who was the killer at Mount Stewart Farm?
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 Helen Priestly Murder
The Helen Priestly Murder
Episode Summary
TRIGGER WARNING – This episode contains child sexual abuse references, so listener discretion is advised.
When eight year old Helen Priestly went missing, the answer to what happened to her was more unexpected than anyone could ever have thought.
Bad blood and the vile death of little Helen – Daily Record
Name of girl murdered around 60 years ago.. — Digital Spy
Aberdeen memorial for girl, 8, killed by neighbour in 1934 is restored
Recalling the murder of an Aberdeen child which shocked Scotland
City of blood – The Scottish Sun
Crime scene photos of murder that shocked Aberdeen go public | The Scotsman
Blood and Granite: True crime from Aberdeen eBook: Adams, Norman: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
In Pictures: Old Aberdeen – 1930 to 1990 – Evening Express
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