The Elaine Doyle Murder
Episode Summary
On 23 March 2016, 49 year old John Docherty was arrested for the murder of 16 year old Elaine Doyle in 1986. Police officers involved in the case were relieved that Elaine’s killer had been caught and charged. However, Elaine Doyle’s murder inquiry had been anything but straightforward.
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Special shout out to Hayley and Eddie, two of our wonderful listeners who suggested we cover this case. Thank you!
Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode is not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.
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Elaine Doyle murder: Killer John Docherty loses appeal – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Brother tells of night she died – BBC News
Elaine Doyle: Trial hears of teenager’s final night – BBC News
Elaine Doyle: Parents unaware daughter lay dead nearby – BBC News
Elaine Doyle: Man ‘wanted to confess’ to murder – BBC News
Elaine Doyle: Evidence at scene ‘suggests a struggle’ – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Police ‘blunder’ after body found – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: John Docherty guilty of 1986 killing – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Scotland’s first cold case trial – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Trial judge begins directing jury – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Witness saw man ‘following’ girl – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Investigation ‘not good enough’ – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Witness questioned over car ‘tail’ – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Man accused by former friend – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Bullying claim over confession – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Man denies being sketch ‘suspect’ – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Witness admits giving false alibi to police – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Witness unaware he was named as killer – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Killer witness halts murder trial – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Trial told of crime scene ‘guess’ – BBC News
Elaine Doyle murder: Claim over conflicting evidence – BBC News
John Docherty jailed for 21 years for killing Greenock schoolgirl Elaine Doyle | HeraldScotland
Elaine Doyle: ‘Ginger hair put me in frame’ | The Scotsman
Elaine Doyle’s murderer brought to justice
First Cold Case Unit indictment served for historic murder case.
HOW Police Persistence Finally Paid Off In The Elaine Doyle Murder Inquiry – Inverclyde Now
Elaine Doyle Killer Jailed For Life – Heart Scotland
Murder detective: ‘It was an honour to get justice for Elaine Doyle’s family’ | Greenock Telegraph
Man held over 1986 killing of Elaine, 16 | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Man Found Guilty Of Elaine Doyle Murder – Heart Scotland
John Docherty jailed for 21 years for killing Greenock schoolgirl Elaine Doyle | Glasgow Times
Elaine Doyle verdict: Elaine’s killer found guilty 28 years after she was murdered | Glasgow Times
Elaine Doyle’s killer snared after 28 year-old murder is solved by new DNA tests | Daily Mail Online
Greenock Visitor Guide – Accommodation, Things To Do & More | VisitScotland
Steven McIntyre jailed for murdering Jack Doyle in Greenock – BBC News
John Docherty denies 1986 Elaine Doyle murder | The Scotsman
Man in court over 1986 murder of Elaine Doyle | Glasgow Times
John Docherty in court over Elaine Doyle death in Greenock – BBC News
APPEAL AGAINST CONVICTION AND SENTENCE BY JOHN DOCHERTY AGAINST HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE
Elaine Doyle’s father appeals in ‘cold case’ murder – BBC News
Dad of murdered Elaine Doyle dies without ever finding out who killed his daughter – Daily Record
Elaine Doyle murder: Accused ‘reacted’ to police hunt jibe – BBC News
The killer of Elaine Doyle was in the same class at school as her brother – Daily Record
Elaine Doyle went to her first grown-up disco in 1986 – it was her last – Daily Record
Elaine Doyle Killer John Docherty during police interview afterview – YouTube
Elaine Doyle murder: John Docherty guilty of 1986 killing – BBC News
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