Love, Lies and Murder: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Crime

 

Episode Summary

This episode uncovers the tumultuous relationships between a married couple, their babysitter, and a local young man, leading to a shocking murder in Dumfries in 1981. Themes of domestic abuse, infidelity, and manipulation are brought to light through detailed accounts and court testimonies, revealing a complex web of deceit and violence.

 

The episode also introduces a new segment, “Scotland Then,” which highlights other notable events from the same period.

 

Join Dawn as she unravels this tragic tale and its aftermath.

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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Court Told Youth . Was Paid To Kill | The Scotsman | Tuesday 16 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Court | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 16 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

No Resignation | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Wednesday 17 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Trial Told Of ‘shot In The Back’ | The Scotsman | Wednesday 17 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Trial Told Of Sex Diary | The Scotsman | Thursday 18 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Told To Rder Trial | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Thursday 18 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Accused Talks Of Nightmare Marriage | The Scotsman | Friday 19 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder | The Scotsman | Saturday 20 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Wife ‘fired Hail Of Bullets In Murder’ | Wolverhampton Express and Star | Saturday 20 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

The Dead Man’s Veronica Little (So), Calm Circle, Dumfries; Their The Babysitter Elaine Haggarty Tin 07). and William Mckenzie (18), | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 23 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Dumfries Death ‘classic Killing’ | The Scotsman | Tuesday 23 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Live At Cairn Circle, and Mckenzie, Of Cairn Drive, All Dumfries, Had All Pleaded Not Guilty To The Murder. Throughout | The Scotsman | Wednesday 24 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Contract Woman Gets ‘Life’ | Edinburgh Evening News | Wednesday 24 March 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

Two Women Appeal In ‘contract Killing’ Case | The Scotsman | Friday 28 January 1983 | British Newspaper Archive

‘contract Killing’ Case Appeal | The Scotsman | Saturday 29 January 1983 | British Newspaper Archive

§a?pulo Tail | The Scotsman | Friday 11 February 1983 | British Newspaper Archive

More than half of Scotland’s car thefts are unsolved – BBC News

Scotland bucks the UK trend as stolen car numbers fall

“lite” For Murder | St. Andrews Citizen | Friday 02 July 1982 | British Newspaper Archive

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Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

 

Intro and Outro Music:

Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

 

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