The Tracy Main Murder

 

Episode Summary

In 1980 Glasgow, the Main family’s world was shattered when 13-year-old Tracy was found murdered at home. Despite no signs of forced entry, Tracy’s body was discovered with multiple stab wounds and signs of a struggle. The investigation quickly focused on a neighbour of the Main family who had a mental age of eight and was known as “The Creeper”. It would be his disclosure of details that had not been released to the public that led to his arrest. However, everything was not as it seemed, which led to devastating consequences for the Main family who wanted justice for their daughter.

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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Glasgow Crime Stories: The murder of Tracy Main | Glasgow Times

Appeal over cold case Glasgow murder of Tracy Main | Glasgow Times

Appeal over cold case Glasgow murder of Tracy Main : ColdCaseUK

Father’s Plea On Murder | The Scotsman | Friday 08 February 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Tracy Death – Man In Court | The Scotsman | Monday 18 February 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Body Recovered From River Tracy: Man Is Remanded | The Scotsman | Tuesday 19 February 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Tracy: Man Approaches | The Scotsman | Friday 13 June 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Hundreds At Tracy’s Funeral | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Saturday 16 February 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Chief Constable Tells How Error | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Tuesday 10 June 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Murder Charge Glasgow Man Thomas Doherty (43), Accused Of Murdering 13-Year-Old Tracy Main, Was Sent For Trial Yesterday By The | Belfast Telegraph | Saturday 24 May 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Girl Murder Mystery | Liverpool Echo | Wednesday 06 February 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Judge Ends Tracy Main Murder Trial | The Scotsman | Wednesday 04 June 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Argyll Break ‘a Mistake’ | The Scotsman | Thursday 05 June 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

Police Give P Details Of Error 1n Tracy Case By Tom Crainey | The Scotsman | Tuesday 10 June 1980 | British Newspaper Archive

The Defender: Tales of the Suspected: Amazon.co.uk: Beltrami, Joseph: 9780951396308: Books

Glasgow Crimefighter: The Les Brown Story eBook : Brown, Les, Jeffrey, Robert: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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