Month: September 2025

This episode explores the disappearance of 17-year-old Pat McAdam in February 1967. It recounts Pat’s last known movements, from a night out in Glasgow to hitchhiking home with a friend. The case takes a dark turn when Pat vanishes after being dropped off by a lorry driver. The episode examines the extensive police investigation, including nationwide searches and public appeals. It also introduces the lorry driver who was the last person to see Pat alive, and his criminal history. The host promises more twists in future episodes, including involvement of a clairvoyant and potential breakthroughs in the case.

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.

This episode of Scottish Murders explores the ongoing investigation into Pat McAdam’s 1967 disappearance. Host Dawn recounts journalist Frank Ryan’s efforts to keep the case alive, including his collaboration with Dutch clairvoyant Gerard Croiset. Despite Gerard’s detailed visions, no concrete evidence was found. The episode also covers the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body near where Pat was last seen, and touches on the broader issue of missing persons in Scotland. Dawn examines the impact of psychic detectives on cold cases and the public’s perception of clairvoyance. The narrative sets up for the next episode, which will introduce a potential suspect in Pat’s case.

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.

Trigger Warning: This episode covers the topic of rape and domestic abuse, so listener discretion is advised.

This episode of Scottish Murders focuses on Thomas Ross Young, a serial rapist and murderer active in Scotland during the 1960s and 70s. Dawn recounts Thomas’ troubled childhood, his violent marriage, and his escalating criminal behaviour. As a long-distance lorry driver, Thomas preyed on women across the UK, culminating in his conviction for the murder of Frances Barker. The episode also explores Thomas’ potential connection to other unsolved cases, including Pat McAdam’s disappearance.

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.

This episode covers the final developments in Pat McAdam’s disappearance case. It details the 2004 breakthrough leading to Thomas Ross Young’s arrest, subsequent legal challenges, and the ultimate decision not to indict him. It explores the impact of the Angus Sinclair trial on historical cases and discusses the frustrations of Pat’s family. It also examines the controversy surrounding psychic involvement in the case and questions the ethics of labelling Pat McAdam’s disappearance as a “classic” psychic case. It concludes by reflecting on the case’s unresolved nature, 58 years after Pat’s disappearance.

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.

This episode of Scotland Then explores newspaper stories from March 1967, focusing on the time around Pat McAdam’s disappearance. It covers a range of events, including a man trapped in clay for eight hours, a nuclear emergency false alarm, child abuse cases, and education challenges in Glasgow. Dawn also shares TV programming from the era, featuring shows like Coronation Street and Tomorrow’s World. The episode concludes with a word challenge for listeners, asking them to list as many words beginning with ‘A’ as possible in 10 minutes, promising a shoutout for the winner in a future episode.

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.