The Killing
of
Irene Martin

 

Episode Summary

In this episode Dawn unravels the tragic death of Irene Martin, a beloved Scottish police officer. Listeners are taken through Irene’s life, her relationships, and the chilling events surrounding that fateful November morning in 1993, when her body was discovered after a fire in her Dundee flat. As the investigation unfolds, secrets, motives, and emotional testimonies emerge, painting a complex picture of Irene’s world. The episode also touches on the lasting impact Irene had on her family, friends, and community, who honoured her legacy in moving ways.

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.

Listen on:

■ Murdered: Irene Martin | Newcastle Journal | Monday 15 November 1993 | British Newspaper Archive

Jump To Honour Memory Of Irene | Dundee Courier | Friday 23 September 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

Trophies Given In Memory Of Irene | Dundee Courier | Monday 12 June 1995 | British Newspaper Archive

Life Imprisonment For Wpc’s Murder | Dundee Courier | Wednesday 16 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

Wpc Death: Man Accused A 30-Year-Old Man Appeared In Private In Court Yesterday Following The Death Of Policewoman Irene Martin | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 16 November 1993 | British Newspaper Archive

Bouncer Murdered Lover | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Wednesday 16 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

The Best In The World November Is.ina | Newcastle Journal | Monday 15 November 1993 | British Newspaper Archive

New Defence Chief Goes Straight To Work | Dundee Courier | Wednesday 16 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

John Logie Baird’s Former Apprentice Mr Robert Shaw, Who Took Part In The Inventor’s First Demonstration Of Transmitting Moving Pictures, | Dundee Courier | Wednesday 16 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

Murdered Police Girl Found In Blaze Flat | Daily Mirror | Monday 15 November 1993 | British Newspaper Archive

A 30-Year-Old Forfar Man Appeared In Private At Dundee Sheriff Court Last Monday —on A Petition Alleging Murder and Wilful | Forfar Dispatch | Thursday 18 November 1993 | British Newspaper Archive

t | Dundee Courier | Saturday 12 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

2 General News Court Told Accused Showed No Emotion At News Of Death | Dundee Courier | Saturday 12 March 1994 | British Newspaper Archive

The Law Killers: True Crime from Dundee: Amazon.co.uk: McGregor, Alexander: 9781845027247: Books

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