The Unsolved Murder of
George Murdoch Revisited
Episode Summary
Part 1:
The Unsolved Murder of George Murdoch Revisited: A Family’s Quest for Justice
In this special update episode of Scottish Murders, host Dawn revisits the unsolved 1983 murder of Aberdeen taxi driver George Murdoch, exploring the family’s relentless quest for justice. Dawn speaks with George’s nephew Alex and his wife Robina, who have worked tirelessly to keep the case in the public eye and their efforts in doing this are discussed, including media campaigns, TV appearances and collaborations with the police. The episode highlights significant developments, such as the 2015 lead involving a man wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt, the release of a key photo in 2023, and the impact of a former prisoner’s perspective on the case. Dawn also speaks with Ryan, host of Who is the Cheesewire Killer, who shares insights from his conversations with Alex, Robina and George’s neighbour at the time of his murder, a 13 year old boy who saw George as a grandfather figure. Theories about the killer’s potential profile and motivations are explored, new perspectives are discussed, and myths about the case are debunked.
This episode is a heartfelt call for anyone with information to come forward and help solve this decades-old mystery.
Episode Summary
Part 2:
The Unsolved Murder of George Murdoch Revisited: A Family’s 40-Year Search for Answers – Part2
This episode revisits the unsolved 1983 murder of Aberdeen taxi driver George Murdoch. It covers recent developments including DNA evidence, familial DNA testing, and rewards. George’s nephew, Alex, and Alex’s wife, Robina, discuss their ongoing campaign to find the killer, including tips received through social media. The podcast explores theories about the murderer’s profile and motivations. It emphasises the impact on George’s wife Jessie and appeals for anyone with information to come forward, even anonymously, stressing that every lead is taken seriously in the hope of finally solving this over 40-year-old cold case.
Facebook – Appeal for Information Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder 1983 – George Murdoch
APPEAL TO WILSON’S SPORTS BAR CLIENTELE & IRON MAIDEN FANS
Email Robina and Alex privately if you have any thoughts, information, suspicions, or names, at jdhallfield@mail.co.uk
Or
Private message Robina and Alex on their George Murdoch Appeals Facebook Page
Or
Contact Police Scotland on 101
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Hosted and edited by Dawn Young
Guests: Alex and Robina McKay (George Murdoch’s nephew and his wife), and Ryan from the podcast Who is the Cheesewire Killer.
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Intro and Outro Music:
ES_Battle of Aonach Mor – Deskant epidemicsound
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