Lost Daughters:
The Tragic Fate of
Kay Wylie
and
Nancy Nichol

 

Episode Summary

Welcome to another episode of Scottish Murders. This week, Dawn takes us back to Ayrshire in the 1980s to explore the tragic murders of Kay Wylie and Nancy Nichol. In part one, Dawn details the dramatic upheaval of the Wylie family as they move from South Africa to Scotland, hoping for a new beginning, only to be struck by tragedy when their daughter Kay disappears and is later found murdered. The episode follows the initial investigation, the heartbreak of Kay’s parents, and the twists and turns as police try to piece together her final hours. As questions mount and Nancy Nichol’s life is also cut short, Dawn lays the groundwork for what is to come—the shocking events of the trial and the lingering suspicions of a miscarriage of justice.

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.

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Episode Summary

In this episode, we continue the story by stepping inside the courtroom of the 1985 murder trial, as 19-year-old Andrew Cameron stands accused of brutally murdering Kay Wyllie and Nancy Nichol. 

You’ll hear how the trial unfolded, with dramatic courtroom clashes, emotional testimonies from family and friends, and expert insight from pathologists and fingerprint specialists. Dawn guides us through the investigation’s many twists and turns—including a surprising confession, a mysterious anonymous letter, and shifting statements that cast doubt at every corner.

As the evidence mounts, conflicting statements and allegations of police misconduct only add to the tense atmosphere in court. The episode leaves us on the verge of the jury’s crucial verdict, with the promise that the story is far from over. So, settle in for a gripping account of one of Scotland’s most chilling double murder trials.

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.

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Dawn picks up the story as the jury returns its verdict in the sensational double murder trial of Andrew Cameron for the murders of Kay Wyllie and Nancy Nichol. The episode covers the aftermath of the verdict, exploring public outrage, the perspectives of the victims’ families, and the legal battles that ensued—including dramatic appeals and new evidence that threatened to rewrite the story.

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.

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Episode Summary

Welcome to the final instalment of our Kay Wyllie and Nancy Nichol case.

In this episode, Dawn unpacks the aftermath following the conviction of murderer, Andrew Cameron, and explores the profound impact this had on the Cameron family.In this episode, Dawn explores what happened after Andrew Cameron’s appeal failed, revealing insights about his family, especially his mother Marion, whose fierce loyalty, shifting identity in media, and ultimate heartbreak are examined. Listeners are guided through the years after the trial: the family’s changing fortunes, Marion’s refusal to give up on her son, the ongoing legal battles, and the consequential fate of Andrew’s younger brother Rodney, who would later be convicted of grave crimes himself.

Highlights include:

  • Behind the Headlines: How Marion Cameron, a mother thrust into the media spotlight, handled her son’s conviction, from outspoken defence to personal loss and resilience.
  • A Family’s Fall: The sale of the family home, loss, and the devastating ripple effects of Andrew’s actions on his siblings, culminating in Rodney Cameron’s own criminal convictions.
  • Reflection and Justice: Thought-provoking questions for listeners about prisoner rights and the larger implications of such family tragedies.
  • Community and Connection: Patreon updates, True Crime event news (CrimeCon Birmingham, CrimeCon London, and the inaugural True Crime Festival), and an exclusive opportunity for listeners to suggest questions to journalist Hazel Martin about the BBC documentary The Man in the Mask: An Orkney 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.

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Reconstruct | Dead Girl’s | Movements T ” Wylie Disappeared Returned . There Eysterday To Help A | The Scotsman | Friday 24 August 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

Youth Accused Of Murder | The Scotsman | Thursday 13 June 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Parents Tell Double Murder Trial Of Kay Wyllie’s Last Day | The Scotsman | Tuesday 03 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record, Wednesday, September 4, 1985 5 Ayr Murder Trial In Kay’s Car Raid : L 4 * 3 3 | Daily Record | Wednesday 04 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Boy Told Murder Hunt Police: | The Scotsman | Wednesday 04 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Ayr Murder Trial Told Of Print On Victim’s Car | The Scotsman | Saturday 07 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Car Studied At Murder Trial | The Scotsman | Wednesday 11 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Youth Admitted Killings, Court A Murder Jury Heard Yesterday Of The Night A Youth Cried and Deman(Fed To See His | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Thursday 12 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

**** Daily Record, Thursday, September 12, ‘1985 5 Boy Confessed Killing Claim Where Teenager By He Derek To Had Andrew | Daily Record | Thursday 12 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Police Chief and Qc Clash In Murder Trial | The Scotsman | Saturday 14 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record, Tuesday, September 17, 1985 5 – . At 6 Y. •. Y L’ Ready For A Rumba Kay | Daily Record | Tuesday 17 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

He Denies The Murder In May This Year Of Ni Nicol (18), Of Kilmarnock and In July Last Yei Ayr Girl Kay Wyllle (19). | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 17 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Mr Fairbairn N-Pram: For Andrew Cameron (19), | The Scotsman | Wednesday 18 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

44 5th, St Thursday September 19 1985 Daily Record 20p Forward With Scotland No. 30,062 Tarzan To Be Prince Floods | Daily Record | Thursday 19 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

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Aily Record, Monday, September 23, 1985 11. Secret Of The In Kay Is A Can Youth Married Believes Of Woman | Daily Record | Monday 23 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Mp Refuses To Re‘p‘act Criticism Of Crown | The Scotsman | Friday 27 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record, Meant Chon • 4 Murder Trial Mp Slammed Lord Cameron Riddle Teenage Cameron Killer Is To Appeal Against | Daily Record | Friday 27 September 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

New Plea On Kay Murder Evidence ‘T’hree Judges Are To Consider A Rare Legal Plea In The Kay Wyllie Murder | Daily Record | Monday 14 April 1986 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record Saturday May 3 1986 11 Judges Back Plea Oh Kay’s Midge Ure Stars In For Africa Rangers Stars | Daily Record | Saturday 03 May 1986 | British Newspaper Archive

New Evidence To Be Heard In Murders Case | Dundee Courier | Saturday 03 May 1986 | British Newspaper Archive

70 The Kilmarnock Standard January 16 1 987 I’ T: ‘4 I Ssha Rents Up By £155 The Rents Of | Kilmarnock Standard | Friday 16 January 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

The Ayrshire Post January 16 1987 3 71′ It New Evidence In The Case Of Convicted Double Killer Andrew Cameron | Ayrshire Post | Friday 16 January 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Case Is Shelved A Move To Bear Evidence Double Murder Case Been Postponed ‘ Perthshire Mp Nicholas Fairbairn To | Daily Record | Friday 15 May 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Fairbairn Replaced In Murder Appeal | The Scotsman | Monday 12 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Judges Hear Fresh Evidence In Double Murder Appeal | The Scotsman | Wednesday 21 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record Wednesday October 21 1987 Haunting Memory Of Murder Night By Brian Mccartney A Woman Spoke Yesterday Of A | Daily Record | Wednesday 21 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Double Murder Conviction Stays Three Appeal Court Judges Have Ruled There Was No Miscarriage Of Justice In The Conviction Of A 21-Yearold Man For The Murder Of Two Teenage Girls. | Shropshire Star | Saturday 24 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Judges Uphold Conviction Of Murder By George Saunders, Chief Law Reporter | The Scotsman | Saturday 24 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

The Ayrshire Post October 30 1 987 ‘: ” The Hopes Of Freedom Of 21-Ymr-Okj Andrew Cartmron Convicted Double Killer | Ayrshire Post | Friday 30 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

‘It May Not Have Been Ecay John Mt Down In Witness Box and Sippad Glass Of Aftar Avidanca Fall Apart | Ayrshire Post | Friday 30 October 1987 | British Newspaper Archive

Buuiimi Huudc A Double Killer’s Widowed Mum Vowed Last Night:‘tii Always Stand By My Son’ Andrew Cameron Was Convicted Four | Daily Record | Friday 14 April 1989 | British Newspaper Archive

As A Result Of Being Wrongly Extremely Disturbing.” He Said There Were Great Similarities Between The Murders Of Which Cameron | The Scotsman | Monday 03 June 1996 | British Newspaper Archive

Family Demands Reopening Of Murder Cases Ayrshire Deaths: Hopes For Pardon As Similarities With Mbairik Killing Cast Doubt On 1980 S Convictions Dani Garavelli | The Scotsman | Tuesday 04 June 1996 | British Newspaper Archive

Missing Girl Found Dead In A Ditch | Shropshire Star | Saturday 07 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

July 91984 9 ‘mistake’ That Led To Murder By Daily Post Reporters The Parents Of Teenage Murder Victim Kay Wyllie | Liverpool Daily Post | Monday 09 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

Daily Record, Friday, July 13, 1984 I Guarantee Won’Tpay Unrepeatable Farmer Woolblend Fantastic Shades. * Seven .99 Sq Yd Special | Daily Record | Friday 13 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

3 Brutal That In Kay Moved From Life In Sun To Death In A Ditch By Arnot Mcwhinnie Record Crime | Daily Record | Friday 13 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

6 Daily Record, Tuesday, July 17, 1984 Sos To Trap Kay’s Killer *ai Kay… Last Picture P Police Have Hunt | Daily Record | Tuesday 17 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

New Lead In Ayr Murder Inquiry | The Scotsman | Friday 10 August 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

5 W ) : – “~ Murdered Teenager Kay Wyllie May Have Kept A Secret Date At A Hamburger Restaurant | Belfast News-Letter | Friday 10 August 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

Search Goes On For Scots Girl Nancy | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 07 May 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

A May 7 A ‘No Sign Of Nancy Dolice Yester- But The 12th and Day Turned To Final Day Of | Daily Record | Friday 17 May 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Girl’s Body Is Found In Sea | Sunday Post | Sunday 02 June 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

Body | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Monday 03 June 1985 | British Newspaper Archive

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Killers’ jail terms increased

Double murderer released from prison for mum’s funeral – Daily Record

Troon double killer Andrew Cameron’s brother Rodney jailed for rapes stretching back to 1987 – Daily Record

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3 Brutal That In Kay Moved From Life In Sun To Death In A Ditch By Arnot Mcwhinnie Record Crime | Daily Record | Friday 13 July 1984 | British Newspaper Archive

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