The Mysterious Death
of
James Craik
Episode Summary
Cold Facts, No Frills Episode (a more detailed, emotive episode will be available on 2 December)
In this episode of Scottish Murders, host Dawn explores the unresolved case of James Craik, a 49-year-old man found dead in his Huntly, Aberdeenshire flat on 12th March 1997. The episode pieces together the key facts surrounding James’s tragic death, including the police investigation, the search for a mystery woman last seen with him, and the impact on his devastated family. Despite extensive police enquiries, public appeals, and even the brief arrest of a suspect, James Craik’s murder remains unsolved, casting a long shadow over his loved ones. Dawn encourages anyone with information about James Craik’s murder to come forward to help bring answers to James’ family.
In response to a listener’s feedback, Dawn skips the usual style of episode and sticks to sharing the facts only. For those who prefer the normal style of episode, they can join our Patreon community for free and listen to a more detailed version of the unsolved of James Craik, which will be available 2 December.
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I Other Teir Minds | Aberdeen Evening Express | Friday 04 April 1997 | British Newspaper Archive
Murder | Aberdeen Evening Express | Friday 04 April 1997 | British Newspaper Archive
Family’s Plea As Murder Hunt | Dundee Courier | Saturday 15 March 1997 | British Newspaper Archive
2 World News | Dundee Courier | Saturday 15 March 1997 | British Newspaper Archive
Murder Probe Goes On | Aberdeen Evening Express | Thursday 19 March 1998 | British Newspaper Archive
City Murder | Aberdeen Evening Express | Saturday 14 March 1998 | British Newspaper Archive
M ‘ J | Aberdeen Evening Express | Tuesday 06 May 1997 | British Newspaper Archive
By Aalre Staled | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Wednesday 30 January 2002 | British Newspaper Archive
Woman sought over murder | The Herald
File:Duke Street, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 1822144.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Gordon Square, Huntly.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly from Upper Lookout, Hakarimata Walkway.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly Hotel, the Square, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 5636179.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Bleachfield Street, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 1609519.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:The Square, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 1822425.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:West Park Street cottages, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 746701.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly Square – geograph.org.uk – 2617482.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly, the Square – geograph.org.uk – 5637756.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly from the north end of Clashmach Hill – geograph.org.uk – 955758.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Gordon Street in Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 5963722.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Gordon Street, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 4630121.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Huntly Post Office – geograph.org.uk – 2739867.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Westpark Street, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 2739865.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:Shops on Gordon Street, Huntly – geograph.org.uk – 2617514.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
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