The Dark Side of Jury Service: The Liam Fee Case

The Dark Side of Jury Service:
The Liam Fee Case

 

Episode Summary

LISTENER DISCRETION is strongly advised due to the disturbing content in this episode.

 

In this intense episode, the host, Dawn, explores the tragic case of two-and-a-half-year-old Liam Fee’s murder in 2014, near Glenrothes, Fife. The episode examines the role of jury service in the justice system, highlighting the emotional burden it can impose. Listeners are guided through the distressing details of the trial, where two defendants face charges of murder and severe abuse. The narrative includes chilling testimonies, such as pre-recorded interviews with young boys who lived with the accused, revealing shocking allegations of abuse. As the episode unfolds, the Dawn encourages listeners to consider the evidence as jurors did, reflecting on the weight of the information presented. With further shocking revelations expected in upcoming episodes, this episode serves as a stark reminder of the grim realities within the justice system.

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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Liam Fee murder: Trial adjourned after juror falls ill

Liam Fee murder: Toddler ‘˜dropped off radar’ of social services

Liam Fee murder: Rachel and Nyomi Fee both guilty

Liam Fee: Inside the minds of the women who killed toddler | The Herald

Liam Fee murder trial: Ryton gran tells jury of moment she was told the two-year-old was dead – Chronicle Live

Gateshead toddler Liam Fee’s murder could not have been prevented experts rule – Chronicle Live

Liam Fee murder case: Social worker found guilty of misconduct | The National

Liam Fee suffered horrendous abuse, investigating officer says | The Herald

Liam Fee: The boy with a cheeky smile who was subjected to horrific abuse | The Herald

Young boys’ courage helped unravel couple’s web of lies | The Herald

Liam Fee murder: ‘˜No evidence’ accused assaulted toddler

Liam Fee social worker feels she has been blamed for the toddler’s murder – Chronicle Live

Liam Fee murder: Child killers Nyomi and Rachel Fee jailed for 47 and a half years for the murder of toddler Liam | The Herald

Liam Fee murder: Ryton couple Rachel Fee and Nyomi Fee ‘punished young boy’ court told – Chronicle Live

Liam Fee murder trial: Court told accused was left shocked by toddler’s death

Liam Fee murder: Social workers to face “difficult questions”

Medics ‘believed mother’s lies about murdered toddler Liam Fee self-harming’

Liam Fee: Inside the trial of boy’s murderers – BBC News

Former friend of Liam Fee killers says ‘no sentence long enough’ – BBC News

Liam Fee: Mother and partner given life sentences – BBC News

Liam Fee murder: Toddler suffered a ‘ruptured heart’ – BBC News

The shocking abuse of toddler Liam Fee – BBC News

New evidence of Liam Fee social work visit weeks before murder – BBC News

Liam Fee trial: The horrific evidence heard by the jury – BBC News

Do we know the whole truth about three child deaths? – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Nursery staff ‘had concerns’ before boy’s death – BBC News

Will lessons be learned from Liam Fee’s death? – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused researched broken bones on phones – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Mother admits neglect but not murder – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused says she did not assault toddler – BBC News

Liam Fee: Social worker makes ‘scapegoat’ claim – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused says toddler ‘self-harming’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Boy ‘made up’ toddler strangling story – BBC News

Liam Fee murder: Trial hears strangle claim in 999 call – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Nyomi Fee made ‘terrible mistake’ neglecting child – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused told boy she had ‘killed his dad’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Childminder tells of toddler’s bruises – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: High Court told of ‘blood-curdling scream’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Jury weep as they watch police video – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused ‘knew toddler was dead’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: ‘No concerns’ over child murder interviews – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Mother cried during murder charge – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused couple ‘panicking’ over cage – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Jury sent home until Monday – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Liam accused showed ‘heartless cruelty’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused couple ‘knew they were in trouble’ – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Ill juror leads to verdict delay – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Accused denies deleting phone calls the night toddler died – BBC News

Liam Fee murder: Stamp may have caused fatal heart injury – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: What next for the jurors? – BBC News

What is the chance of being called for jury service? – BBC News

Juror says Liam Fee murder evidence ‘will never leave’ him – BBC News

Liam Fee mother to appeal against murder conviction – BBC News

Rachel Fee must wait for decision on Liam Fee murder appeal – BBC News

Rachel Fee’s murder appeal rejected – BBC News

Liam Fee murder trial: Nyomi Fee tells court ‘I never needed to punish Liam but he did self-harm’ – Daily Record

Killer Fife mum of Liam Fee brags about ‘secret engagement’ to murderer fiance – Edinburgh Live

Liam Fee: Killer lesbian mum googled ‘can wives b in prison together’ night before son’s death – Mirror Online

Glenrothes mother of Liam Fee’s killer insists ‘daughter didn’t murder bairn’ in Fife | Daily Mail Online

Liam Fee murder trial: Mum’s partner ‘just knew’ toddler had died because he was ‘so white’ – Mirror Online

Liam Fee murder trial: Nursery manager tells court toddler looked at his mum with “fear” – Daily Record

Liam Fee murder trial: Court hears women accused of murdering toddler ‘knew they were going to jail for neglect’ – Daily Record

Liam Fee murder trial: Lawyer urges jury to condemn but not convict two women accused of toddler’s killing – Daily Record

Liam Fee murder trial: Childminder tells court she feared someone was hurting Liam and ‘couldn’t sleep’ from the worry – Daily Record

Liam Fee murder trial: Mum’s lesbian lover ‘forced boy’s hand into dead toddler’s mouth’ – Mirror Online

Liam Fee murder: The sickening catalogue of injuries tragic toddler was subjected to by mum and lesbian partner – Mirror Online

Liam Fee: Mother and partner given life sentences for murder of toddler | The Independent | The Independent

Liam Fee Significant Case Review – SASW Statement | BASW

Liam Fee murder trial: Psychologist tells court he has ‘no concerns’ over child interviews – Daily Record

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Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

 

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ES_Battle of Aonach Mor – Deskant epidemicsound

 

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The Last Days of Mary Timney: Crime, Confession, and Capital Punishment

The Last Days of
Mary Timney:
Crime, Confession, and Capital Punishment

 

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Dawn explores into the chilling case of Mary Timney, a woman convicted of the brutal murder of Ann Hannah in 1862. The episode meticulously unravels the events leading up to Mary Timney’s trial, highlighting her persistent claims of innocence despite the circumstantial evidence against her. Dawn explores the dramatic confession that emerged, altering public perception and sparking widespread debate.

The narrative is set against the backdrop of 19th-century Scotland, where societal norms and legal practices were under scrutiny. Dawn examines the intense public discourse surrounding capital punishment, particularly the implications of executing a woman. The episode captures the fervour of petitions and public outcry, reflecting the complexities of justice and mercy during that era.

As the story unfolds, listeners are invited to reflect on the moral and legal questions raised by the case. Dawn probes whether Mary Timney’s execution was justified or if her gender played a role in the severity of her sentence. Through detailed storytelling, the episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment in Scottish legal history, encouraging listeners to consider the broader implications of justice and societal values.

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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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Episode Summary

In this episode of ‘Scotland Then’, host Dawn takes listeners on a journey through historical newspaper stories from April 1862. The episode features intriguing tales, including a sensationalised theft in Kilmarnock, a tragic railway accident, and a boating mishap near Dunoon. Dawn also shares lighter moments with humorous anecdotes from the period’s newspapers. Throughout the episode, Dawn provides shout-outs to fans met at Crimecon in London and highlights upcoming events, including a podcasting gathering in Newcastle. The episode concludes with a nod to the British Newspaper Archive, encouraging listeners to explore historical records further.  

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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The Colony Of Victoria. | Glasgow Herald | Wednesday 16 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Literature. | Inverness Courier | Thursday 24 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

The Glenkens Murder. | Carlisle Journal | Friday 11 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Saturday, Aprit 26, 1862. The Convict Mary Timney. This Unhappy Woman Is Now Receiving With Some | Degree Of Composure, | Beverley and East Riding Recorder | Saturday 26 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

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Important To Advertisers. | Falkirk Herald | Thursday 17 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

The Glenkens – Wikipedia

Carsphairn – Wikipedia

Kirkcudbrightshire – Wikipedia

Dalry, North Ayrshire – Wikipedia

New Galloway – Wikipedia

Sir George Grey, 2nd Baronet – Wikipedia

Mary Timney: the last woman publicly hanged in Scotland – BBC News

Home Secretary – Wikipedia

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The All England Eleven In Australia. | Glasgow Herald | Wednesday 16 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

The All England Eleven In Australia. | Glasgow Herald | Wednesday 16 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Prliuntatari Mouse Of Lords. Araks, April 4. Mat At Live O’Clock Ropmanbt Moved For The Dehaw Sir James Madams Sod | Kilmarnock Weekly Post and County Of Ayr Reporter | Saturday 12 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

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Pinanclil Matters. | Kilmarnock Weekly Post and County Of Ayr Reporter | Saturday 12 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Commercial Intelligence. | Dundee Courier | Friday 02 May 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

The Paris Correspondent Of The Daily News Gives Currency To A Rumour To The Effect That The British | Glasgow Herald | Wednesday 30 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Trial For Murder. | Morning Post | Thursday 10 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Poems By A Painter. | Daily News (London) | Tuesday 22 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

N | Kilmarnock Weekly Post and County Of Ayr Reporter | Saturday 12 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

Liam Fee murder: Review will be ‘thorough and comprehensive’

Liam Fee murder: Neighbours relieved to see justice done

Child Murder.. | North British Agriculturist | Wednesday 23 April 1862 | British Newspaper Archive

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Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn

Hosted by Dawn

Researched and Written by Dawn Young

Edited and Produced by Erin Ferguson – instagram.com/erinfergus0n/

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

 

Intro and Outro Music:

ES_Battle of Aonach Mor – Deskant epidemicsound

 

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