Episodes

In a change to our normal episode, this week we chat with bestselling Scottish author Denzil Meyrick about his latest book, No Sweet Sorrow, and his DCI Daley series of books thus far and what’s coming up, and much more.

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.

It was Saturday the 19^th March 2016 and the start time at 15 year old Paige Doherty’s part-time hairdressing job came and went. with no sign of Paige. So where was she? 

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:

16 year old Michael stepped off the tram carrying the money he had just withdrawn at the bank, and made his way down the steep brae of School Wynd towards the linen manufacturers located at the seafront where he worked. However, unbeknownst to Michael he wouldn’t be completing this journey.  

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 of the brutal murder of 16 year old Michael Brown and the ensuing hunt for his killer, 23 year old Alexander Edmonstone, ending with Edinburgh police rushing to meet the train from Perth that Alexander was suspected of being on, only to find that no one matching his description alighted from the train. In part two we’ll continue the hunt for Alexander, and find out if he ever was brought to justice for murdering Michael Brown.

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.

Having enjoyed a night out watching a football match, Reamonn Gormley and his friend would then cross paths with two men who had recently been released on bail following violent crimes.

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 discusses suicide and features some strong language, so listener discretion is advised.

When Margaret and Nicola McDonough were found with severe and critical wounds, and sadly later died, few could have suspected the truly shocking reason behind what had led to their deaths.

Promo for The Cyber Helpline and Rogue Planetoid Podcast

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 discusses suicide and topics some listeners may find distressing, so listener discretion is advised.

Aberdeen 1966 – John McCabe returned home from sea and made his way to stay with his family, not realising just what horrors lay in wait.

Dundee – 1965 – Upon Margaret Lundie’s children leaving home for the day, an unexpected visitor would change everything.

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 this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie case of the infamous “Wicked Witch of Monroe”, Hanna Cranna, whose powers were said to bring fear into the hearts of many within the small Connecticut town.

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 this episode we tell of any updates that have occurred regarding the episodes we have covered thus far. From the new information released regarding the George Murdoch murder to a podcast that has delved further into discovering the Unknown Bairn’s identity.

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.

On 12 November 1976, 36 year old Renee MacRae and her three year old son, Andrew, left Inverness for a trip to visit Renee’s sister. About 10pm that evening Renee’s car was discovered ablaze in a lay-by 12 miles outside of Inverness, Renee and Andrew had vanished. Despite many years of searching Renee and Andrew have never been found, and the case had remained unsolved. That is until 2019.

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 trial of Renee’s secret lover, Bill MacDowell, following him being arrested and charged with Renee and Andrew MacRae’s murder. 

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.

Join the podcast hosts of the Darkcast Network for a collection of true crime and paranormal stories. Our Valentine gift to you. Thank you for your continued support of the Darkcast Network shows.

In Part One there are stories from;
Laura and Gill from Crime Divers
Jackie from Cause of Death 100 Seconds to Midnight
Molly and Cody from Over The Fence
C.J. from Beyond The Rainbow
Angelina and Auora from Murder Murder News
Dawn from Scottish Murders (source material and info at scottishmurders.com/episodes/darkcast-valentines
Kelly and Jenna from ODFM

We hope you enjoy!

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.

Join the podcast hosts of the Darkcast Network for a collection of true crime and paranormal stories. Our Valentine gift to you. Thank you for your continued support of the Darkcast Network shows.

Join the podcast hosts of the Darkcast Network for a collection of true crime and paranormal stories. Our Valentine gift to you. Thank you for your continued support of the Darkcast Network shows.

In Part Two there are stories from;
Autumn from Autumn’s Oddities
Ash and Jordan from Creepy Tapas
Keely from Misty Mysteries
Jamey and Josh from Paranormal Peeps
Kiki from Mission Spooky
Dana from The Crime Diner
Gina and Amber from Weird True Crime
Nydia from The Crime Diner

We hope you enjoy!

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.