The Darren Birt Murder
The Darren Birt Murder
Episode Summary
A cowardly murder, insufficient media attention, lack of resources and silent witnesses, make for a devastating combination to a family simply trying to get justice.
‘Forgotten murder’ gets new police probe after 18 years – STV News
Forgotten murder: Dad’s quest for justice after 17 years – STV News Archive
More than 1000 murders in Scotland left ‘unresolved’ – STV News Archive
THE FORGOTTEN MURDER: Justice for Darren Francis Birt | The Association of British Investigators
‘Forgotten murder’ suspect jailed for violent attack – STV News Archive
‘Forgotten murder’ suspect jailed for violent attack – STV News Archive
What is corroboration? – BBC News
Give information | Crimestoppers
Plans to abolish corroboration in Scottish cases dropped – BBC News
Corroboration in Scots law – Wikipedia
Corroboration in Scots law – Wikipedia
corroborating evidence only in scotland – Bing
‘Forgotten murder’ gets new police probe after 18 years | STV News
Glasgow man Darren Birt’s unsolved murder to be featured on Crimewatch two decades on – Glasgow Live
Brutal murder of Darren Birt in Glasgow to be examined by experts on BBC’s Crimewatch – Daily Record
Glasgow Crime Stories: Killers still not caught after murder in 2002 | Glasgow Times
Re-appeal 20 years on – murder of Darren Birt, Barlanark, Glasgow 2002 – Police Scotland
Police Scotland makes national TV appeal about the murder of Darren Birt – Police Scotland
PressReader.com – Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
If you have any information relating to this or any other case, contact;
Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number EB06340802 of 28 August 2002.
Crimestoppers UK anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org
The Forgotten Murder
by Brian Birt
Synopsis
On the 28th of August 2002, Brian Birt lost his much-loved son, Darren, aged just 22. Some 16 years on, this book tells the harrowing story of his continuing fight for justice, his tangible (and understandable) frustrations with the flawed Scottish legal system, and his determination to see his son’s murderers pay for their heinous crime. As he says, four lives were lost the day Darren died, not just his.
The Forgotten Murder – Justice for Darren isn’t just about a father’s unsurmountable grief and his family’s heartbreak, it’s also a moving memoir which begins with his earliest memories as a young boy in Glasgow. As the third eldest child (of eleven) of Bingo Annie (a protestant) and his father, The Fighting Irish, (a staunch Catholic) he has an eclectic mix of anecdotes and memories to share – which he does with honesty and relish.
He also touches on the devastation that mental health struggles have on families, and the barbaric way in which those struggling were dealt with in the latter half of the 20th century. What also makes this book such a thought-provoking and memorable read is the author’s presentation of his Catholic faith and his struggles with his relationship with God during some of the darkest times of his life.
This very candid and forthright insight into the author’s life will evoke a whole range of emotions for anyone who reads it, and it will linger in one’s mind for a long time after too.
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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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 Diane Watson Murder
The Diane Watson Murder
Episode Summary
A seemingly ordinary day for Diane Watson, a bright and popular pupil at Whitehill Secondary School in Glasgow, would turn to tragedy following an altercation with a fellow pupil which twisted into a narrative that would shatter her families lives even more.
House of Commons – Culture, Media and Sport – Written Evidence
Mother defends daughter Diane | HeraldScotland
Playground murderer is released Glover leaves prison on life licence | HeraldScotland
BBC News | SCOTLAND | Release for playground killer
Diane parents tell inquiry articles led to son’s suicide | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Dead girl ‘smeared by media’ say parents | The Times
Leveson Inquiry: Scots mother critical of press – BBC News
The Herald – An Apology | HeraldScotland
Parents ‘in no doubt’ their son’s suicide caused by misreporting | The Scotsman
Scottish daily apologises to family of murdered schoolgirl – Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage
BBC News | SCOTLAND | Parents protest at killer’s parole bid
Leveson inquiry: The Herald and Sunday Mail’s “malicious lies” – Newsnet.scot
Leveson inquiry: Herald apologises to Watson family | Leveson inquiry | The Guardian
Defamation in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Produced by Dawn Young
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Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Saima Ahmed
Saima Ahmed
Episode Summary
Following us attending CrimeCon in London, where we attended many sessions, including one called The Colour of Missing, where we heard Evidence Joel talk about her 19 year old son Richard Okorogheye going missing and her subsequent fight to get the police to recognise that Richard was in fact a high risk missing person, not a low risk as they had categorised it, led us to the case of Saima Ahmed, who went missing in August 2015. It appears that sadly Saima’s case very much mirrors Richard’s, indicating that there are still lessons that need to be learnt.
Body found in Scotland is identified as missing Saima Ahmed from Wembley | Brent & Kilburn Times
Saima Ahmed ‘˜passed through Hemel’ before her remains were found in woodland | Hemel Today
Saima Ahmed death: Five officers face misconduct probe – BBC News
Gogar death treated as unexplained by police – BBC News
Gogar House search ends after human remains discovery – BBC News
Gogar Mount House grounds body identity confirmed – BBC News
‘Few calls’ on appeal over Gogar Mount House grounds death – BBC News
Met probe after Londoner’s remains found in Edinburgh – BBC News
Crimewatch reveals ‘new sighting’ of woman found dead at Gogar – BBC News
Poster appeal for woman found dead at Gogar – BBC News
Fresh appeal one year after Saima Ahmed found dead in Gogar – BBC News
Brother of woman found dead on Scots golf course makes emotional appeal five years on – Daily Record
Saima Ahmed: Brother Issues Appeal Over ‘Unascertained’ Death | UK News | Sky News
Saima Ahmed: Five police officers probed over case of missing woman found dead in Edinburgh
Saima Ahmed: Golf course death mystery ‘doesn’t make sense’ – BBC News
Met Police detective faces missing Saima Ahmed misconduct meeting – BBC News
Richard Okorogheye’s mum says police thought she was ‘worrying unnecessarily’ – Mirror Online
Richard Okorogheye’s mum ‘tormented’ by unanswered questions a year after her son’s death – MyLondon
Saima Ahmed investigation – YouTube
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Researched, Written and Produced by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
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Interview with Best Selling Scottish Author Denzil Meyrick
Interview with Best Selling Scottish Author
Denzil Meyrick
Episode Summary
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.
No Sweet Sorrow
by Denzil Meyrick
Synopsis
A potent new drug has hit the streets of Kinloch, and DCI Daley and Scott are struggling to catch the notorious gang behind this evil trade.
After a party of Oxford students arrives in town for a camping trip before a Himalayan expedition, one of the group seeks out an illegal high and is violently assaulted. However, these students are well connected, and this brings further unexpected problems for Daley. Ultimately, he and Scott will discover crimes as disturbing in nature as anything they have ever confronted.
The Paige Doherty Murder
The Paige Doherty Murder
Episode Summary
It was Saturday the 19th 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?
CCTV footage that led to Leathem admitting murdering 15yo Paige – YouTube
Paige Doherty murder: Timeline of tragic teenager’s untimely death – Daily Record
Paige Doherty killer John Leathem has sentence reduced – BBC News
Murder of Paige Doherty – Wikipedia
Prisoners at HMP Dumfries describe life behind bars – BBC News
Inside evil Paige Doherty killer’s Delicious Deli crime scene | Glasgow Times
Butchered Paige Doherty’s chilling final moments revealed in Murder Next Door – Mirror Online
Paige Doherty’s killer wins appeal to have sentence reduced – Glasgow Live
Murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty’s father, 37, ‘dies of broken heart’ | Daily Mail Online
Paige Doherty: Documentary confirms motive will never be known for gruesome murder | Glasgow Times
Man who killed Paige Doherty in ‘frenzied’ knife attack jailed for life – BBC News
Paige Doherty murder: Man arrested in Clydebank over death of 15-year-old | The Independent
Riddle over wife who stood by Paige Doherty murderer – The Sunday Post
Paige Doherty: First picture of murder suspect John Leathem as he appears in court – Mirror Online
Paige Doherty murder: Mother calls for ‘justice for Paige’ – BBC News
Paige Doherty: Floral tributes left in street where body of murdered teen was dumped – Mirror Online
Wife of Paige Doherty killer flees UK after vandals smash windows and graffiti home – Mirror Online
Mum of murdered Paige Doherty shares pain as she reveals teen’s headstone
Change of law in honour of teen Paige Doherty takes step forward | Clydebank Post
Paige Doherty: Teen’s mum ‘disappointed’ at law bid fail | Glasgow Times
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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
All About the Money - Michael Brown Part 1 & 2
Michael Brown
Parts 1 & 2
Episode Summary
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.
Episode Summary
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.
Michael Swinton Brown. 16 Year Old Murder Victim, East Wemyss, 1909. | #246673409
Alexander Edmunstone | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Alexander Edmonstone – The Fife Post………..for genealogy and historical information.
Michael Swinton “Mikey” Brown (1893-1909) – Find a Grave Memorial
East Wemyss (MacDuff) Cemetery | Erected by his parents in m… | Flickr
East Wemyss Murder^ | Sheffield Independent | Wednesday 07 July 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The East Wemyss Murder. | Bournemouth Daily Echo | Friday 26 March 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The East Wemyss Murder. | Derby Daily Telegraph | Tuesday 08 June 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The East Wemyss Murder. | Derby Daily Telegraph | Tuesday 06 July 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
East Wemyss Murder. | Manchester Courier | Saturday 29 May 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The East Wemyss Murder. | Globe | Saturday 20 February 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The East Wemyss Murder. | Gloucestershire Echo | Saturday 27 March 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
East Wemyss Murder. | Evening Irish Times | Saturday 27 March 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
East Wemyss Murder. | East Anglian Daily Times | Thursday 10 June 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
The Wemyss Murder. | Fifeshire Advertiser | Saturday 27 February 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
East Wemyss Visitor Guide – Accommodation, Things To Do & More | VisitScotland
Temperance hotels were popular
East Wemyss Murder, 1909 – YouTube
A silent witness to the stories of place – Murdo Eason – From Hill to Sea
Secret Scotland – Hanged In Scotland
Gentlemen. | Inverness Courier | Friday 11 June 1909 | British Newspaper Archive
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced by Dawn Young
Voice Talent by Eleanor Morton
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
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Murder or Suicide? - Margaret and Nicola McDonough
Murder or Suicide?
Margaret and Nicola McDonough
Episode Summary
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
- Hotel Death: Mother Found Near Injured Daughter | UK News | Sky NewsHotel Deaths: Daughter Dies Days After Mother | UK News | Sky NewsDaughter injured in attack at Greenock hotel dies – The CatererHotel mother and daughter ‘in suicide pact’ | HeraldScotlandGreenock hotel deaths: Suicide pact suspected | The Scotsman
Woman is charged in Greenock hotel double death inquiry | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Woman, 31, facing court | Glasgow Times
Woman’s threats to ‘suicide pact’ pair – BBC News
Woman denies blackmail bid on hotel death of mum and daughter | Scotland | News | Express.co.uk
Woman ‘conned mum and daughter’ who were found dead | Edinburgh News
Woman admits threats to Greenock hotel suicide pact pair | Edinburgh News
Mum and daughter killed themselves after Linsey Cotton’s fraud plot against family | Metro News
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Woman who threatened ‘suicide pact’ mother and daughter dies in prison – BBC News
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced by Dawn Young
Voice Talent by Eleanor Morton
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Dawn’s Digest Music:
ES_Sunkissed – Daniel Fridell
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Murder & Suicide - At Their Feet
Murder & Suicide
At Their Feet
Episode Summary
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.
- Riddle of the family man who turned triple killer – Daily RecordPressReader – man’s plea for true after triple murderPress and Journal – Adam Sherriffs: The man who slaughtered his family in Aberdeen house of horrorsRiver Don, Aberdeenshire – WikipediaGHOST TOWN | The creepy & deserted area that is Logie Avenue… | FlickrThe Famous Aberdeen Bridge; Brig O’ BalgownieHopes for former Logie Avenue residents’ reunion group as homes are demolished
A once tight-knit community in Aberdeen is now just full of empty shells and piles of rubble
The Law Killers
Alexander McGregor
Synopsis
True crime from Dundee, covering the most fascinating and shocking cases from the last century. Having reported on many of them first-hand, journalist Alexander McGregor has unique insight into the cases and his stories are as chilling as they are compelling. In The Law Killers Alexander examines some of the country’s most fascinating and chilling cases and peels back the civilised layers of our society to reveal what lies beneath.
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Additional Music
ES_S.Y.M.F. – Heyson
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Take Over - Rogue Darkness
Take Over -
Scottish Murders Introduces
Rogue Darkness
Hosted by Raven
LXXI: The Wicked Witch of Monroe - Hanna Cranna
Hosted by Raven
LXXI: The Wicked Witch of Monroe - Hanna Cranna
Episode Summary
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.
Monroe Historical Society, Monroe, CT
https://www.gluseum.com/US/Mon…
The New England Historical Society.
“Hannah Cranna, The Connecticut Witch Who Didn’t Stand Trial.” http://www.newenglandhistorica… ial/
The New England Historical Society.
“New England Witchcraft Trials: It wasn’t Just Salem.” http://www.newenglandhistorica… m/
The Superstition Dictionary.
“Superstitions About The Dead, Dying, Graves, and Cemeteries.” July 15, 2014. http://superstitiondictionary…..
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Conclusions and Updates - Cases We've Covered So Far Update Episode
Conclusion and Updates -
Cases We've Covered So Far Update Episode
Episode Summary
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.
Sandy Drummond
BBC iPlayer – David Wilsons Crime Files – Series 3 – Cold Cases: 2. Mysterious Deaths
Inside the unsolved murder of Sandy Drummond and Scots soldier’s mysterious death – Daily Record
Marion Hodge
CRIMEWATCH Tuesday 8th March 2022 SERIES 15 EPISODE 2 – YouTube
Marion Hodge: Crimewatch appeal over woman’s 1984 disappearance – BBC News
Marion Hodge: Investigation relaunched over 1984 disappearance – BBC News
MIPP online portal set up Marion Hodge reinvestigation – Police Scotland
Scottish murder cops to reinvestigate death of mum Marion Hodge almost 40 years ago – Edinburgh Live
Lynda Spence
Lynda Spence murder: Top cop shares update as police search for body near Glasgow | Glasgow Times
Facebook – Detective Superintendent Chow Statement
Lynda Spence: The torture and murder of a Glasgow financial adviser | Glasgow Times
Unknown Bairn
BBC Sounds – The Cruelty – A Child Unclaimed – Available Episodes
Shock twist in 50-year-old case where baby washed up on UK beach in tragic mystery | The Sun
‘Unknown Bairn’ mystery takes astonishing turn after 50 years | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Unravelling the mystery of the unknown bairn – BBC News
Arlene Fraser
Bradley Welsh
Kevin McLeod
Top law officer sorry over handling of 1997 Wick death – BBC News
Clipper Maid of the Seas
Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody – BBC News
George Murdoch
Facebook – George Murdoch Appeal for Information Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder 1983
The Unsolved 1983 Murder of Aberdeen Taxi Driver George Murdoch – YouTube
BBC iPlayer – David Wilsons Crime Files – Series 3 – Cold Cases: 4. Public Appeals
Bible John
BBC Radio Scotland – Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
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Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced and Edited by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
ES_The Mole – Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
ES_A Pot of Magic – Kikoru
ES_Casual Planning – Alan Carlson-Green
ES_Stegosaurus – Margareta
ES_Pulse Width – Trailer Worx
ES_The Thin Line – Hampus Naeselius
ES_The Tip-Toe Quest – Raymond Grouse
ES_The Great Unknown – Hampus Naeselius
ES_There Is No Sequel – Philip Ayers
ES_In Continuum – Dream Cave
ES_Too Quiet – Aiyo
ES_Hail Mary – Edgar Hopp
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