Episodes

Trigger Warning – This episode has some strong language. 

In the heart of Edinburgh’s Tron Square, a harrowing tale unfolded where George Robertson, fuelled by unresolved anger and accusations, unleashed a brutal attack on his family.

This episode was a listener request from Steven, who also features on this episode due to his own family’s link to the Robertson family. 

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 child murders.
In Scotland, from 2016 to 2021, females accounted for 9% of homicide accusations. In this episode we tell you about two women, who, in different times and for very different reasons, harmed and murdered very young children; Jean Barclay Waddell in 1961 and Mary Ann Anderson in 1891.

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.

In April 1981, 74-year-old Eliza Connelly was found dead in her home in a quiet residential area in Broughty Ferry in Dundee. She had 12 wounds to her head, two on her hands, fractured ribs, and blood was found everywhere from the floor to the ceiling. The initial assumption was murder, but with no evidence or witnesses, an accidental death theory was posed.

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 week Dawn gets to sit back for this away episode, as Effie from the podcast Mums, Mysteries and Murder tells her about the Scottish Murderer, 20 year old Jason Downie, who, in November 2010, brutally murdered 16-year-old Chantelle Rowe, and her father Andrew and mother Rose at their house near Adelaide in Australia. What could have led Jason Downie to have so viciously murdered his friend’s girlfriend and her parents?

Promo by Missing Magnolias

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.

In 1959, teenagers James Denovan and Anthony Miller devised a scheme to rob homosexual men in Queen’s Park Recreation Ground in Glasgow. They exploited the fact that homosexuality was illegal, knowing their victims would be unlikely to report the crimes. This continued until April 1960, when one of their victims, John Cremin, was killed. Initially, his death was thought to be accidental, but a post-mortem revealed that John had been murdered.

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.

Part One:

When people hear the name Andrew Cunanan, most people think of the murder of Gianni Versace, but Gianni was not Andrew’s only victim. In Part 1 we discuss Andrew’s life growing up, and some key players in this horrific case. Andrew Cunanan was wicked smart, charismatic, and ridiculously handsome, and he could have had it all until he threw it all away and took 5 innocent lives in the process.

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.

Part Two:

In Part One we told you all about the life of Andrew Cunanan leading up to the murders. In Part Two, we tell you about the murders and give you some background on each one of his victims. We may never know the true motive behind why Andrew took the lives of five innocent people, but what we do know, is that they deserve to be remembered and they deserved to live their lives to the fullest, but Andrew took that away from them.

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.

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.

TRIGGER WARNING – Spooky Episode – DO listen alone and in the dark!!!

This Halloween Special episode will feature a story by Dawn called Christian’s Coven, as well as hear some personal spooky ghost stories from Scottish Murders Listeners; Tara, Gordon and Amy, and from Yvonne and David from The Scottish Ghost Company.

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Bonus Episode from Darkcast Network Hosts

Host:

Amber Weird True Crime Podcast

Stories by:

Decorations Gone Deadly by Ash and Jordan from Creepy Tapas

Sleepy Hollow and Yellow Fever by Jackie from Cause of Death 100 Seconds to Midnight

The Tradition behind Halloween costumes by Steph from Sinister Story Hour

Stingy Jack, Origins of Jack-o-lanterns by Keely from Misty Mysteries

Origin of Poisoned Candy Lore by Brenda from Horrifying History

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.

Part One:

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised.

11 year old Moira Anderson disappeared on the afternoon of Saturday the 23rd of February 1957 in a blizzard, and her case is officially unsolved. However, on a cold wintery evening, 35 years later, a tense conversation led to a startling revelation. Would this revelation provide Moira’s family with the answers they so desperately needed?

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.

Part Two:

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised.

Sandra Brown’s journey to try and get justice for Moira Anderson leads to many revelations; but would it be enough to uncover Moira’s murderer?

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.

Part Three:

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised.

Sandra Brown’s journey to try and get justice for her cousins and Moira Anderson continues.

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Part Four:

TRIGGER WARNING – This episode covers the subject of child abuse, so listener discretion is strongly advised.

The final part of Moira Anderson’s story, but would she finally receive justice? If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like or leaving us a comment, as this will really help us reach more people. Please also subscribe so you never miss new episodes!

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.