Glasgow Crime Stories is a weekly podcast that brings together the city’s biggest cold cases and most shocking crimes in packed 20-minute episodes. Narrated by Taggart star Alex Norton, and featuring detailed reports with fresh interviews, the podcast is the perfect listen for any true crime lover or Glaswegian. ________________________________________________ Scripts written by Norman Silvester. Produced by Ema Sabljak. Email: newsletters@glasgowtimes.co.uk to get involved/give feedback. Ho ...
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#51 The mystery behind the sniper attack that killed a notorious Glasgow gangster
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In this episode… Was a master hitman behind the murder of one of Glasgow’s most feared and ruthless underworld figures? Mystery still surrounds the death of gangster Frank McPhie. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http…
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#50 The former gangster and convicted murderer who became a sculptor
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In this episode of Glasgow Crime Stories: How one former gangster went from public enemy number one to an accomplished author and sculptor. The story of Glasgow's Jimmy Boyle - convicted killer turned successful sculptor and author - is one of the most controversial in the city's criminal history. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. …
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#49 The tale of deadly Glasgow-born doctor Thomas Cream
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He is one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, who also claimed to be Jack the Ripper. Thomas Cream - also known as the Lambeth Poisoner - was a doctor who killed his victims, including patients, with deadly strychnine. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times…
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#48 How IRA Brighton bomber Patrick Magee was caught in Glasgow
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In this episode, we reveal how the IRA bomber who almost wiped out Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative cabinet in 1984 was caught by officers in Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-…
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#47 How an 'emotionless' double killer trapped himself
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The murder of two women shocked Glasgow and prompted fears that a serial killer was on the loose. But the killer might not had been stopped were it not for one crucial mistake. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:/…
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#46 The murder of Tracey Wylde and how her killer was caught after two decades
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In this episode, we highlight the two-decade-long search for the killer of young mother and sex worker Tracey Wylde. For some time, the murder was one of Scotland's most notorious unsolved cases. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for …
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#45 The story of the last criminal to be executed in Barlinnie
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In this episode, we cover the story of one of the last criminals sent to the noose in Scotland – 19-year-old Tony Miller. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT…
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#44 Glasgow crime story of gangland figure murder 'The Gerbil'
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In this episode, we explore how the reign of one Glasgow criminal came to a brutal end in broad daylight. ---------------------------------------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/…
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#43 From the Gorbals to America's most famous private detective
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Allan Pinkerton made history with his links to Abraham Lincoln, a renowned firm which pioneered in the ‘private eye’ industry, and he even fought to abolish slavery. Importantly, he also hailed from Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton and produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasg…
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#42 The 'evil' killer who took the lives of a brother and sister
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In today’s episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories, we delve into the true story of Alexander Millar who was jailed for life in 1976 for the murder of a young brother and sister in their home in Govan. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free f…
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#41 The Glasgow drug boss who was once 'one of Britain’s biggest criminals'
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In this episode, how one Glasgow man went from being a language teacher to a major drugs kingpin – with links to the Colombian drug trade. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, edited by Jamie Norton and produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io…
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#40 A look back at five Glasgow crimes that shocked the city
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In this episode, we give shorter overviews of five crimes that sent chills down the spines of Glaswegians. We give shorter looks at the crimes of Alexander Pacteau and Angus Sinclair, as well as the brutal attacks on Carol X, Betty Alexander and Jess McPherson. If you want a taste of the Glasgow Crime Podcast - this episode is for you and is bound …
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#39 The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel
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Peter Manuel’s violence had Scotland gripped in terror, but one detective was devoted to bringing him to justice. Learn how one of the first known serial killers in the country was convicted of killing seven people, but could have been responsible for more deaths. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produce…
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#38 The dedicated Glasgow police chief who would would 'jail his own granny'
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In today’s episode, we spotlight another man on the right side of the law dedicated to clearing up Glasgow’s streets. The career of Glasgow police chief Robert Colquhoun was remarkable even by the city's high standards. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music…
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#37 The safe-cracker at the centre of Scotland's most infamous miscarriage of justice
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In this episode, the story of a criminal who was at the centre of possibly the most notorious miscarriages of justice in legal history. Safecracker Patrick "Paddy" Meehan has a unique place in the history of crime in Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times.…
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#36 The brutal spree of two escapee Carstairs patients
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In this episode, we cover the story of a blood-chilling escape from Carstairs State Hospital, which saw two criminals brutally murder three people in a pre-planned getaway. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upp…
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#35 The gangster described as Scotland's most hated criminal
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The "Blackhill Butcher" Martin Hamilton was a feared and ruthless figure in Glasgow's underworld and beyond for more than 30 years. This is how his reign of terror finally came to an end. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators…
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#34 The Glasgow CID head known as the 'Big Fella'
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In this episode, the impressive Glasgow cop who had policing in his blood and helped drive innovation in policing - Detective Chief Superintendent William Ewing. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/j…
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#33 The Glasgow's most notorious street gang The Bridgeton Billy Boys
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He was the leader of the notorious 'Bridgeton Billy Boys' and their reign of terror in the 1920s and 30s had Glasgow gripped with fear. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues Li…
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#32 The 'Big Hoose' where some of Glasgow's most notorious criminals served time
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It's been known by many names The Bar-L, Bar Hell, Glasgow's Alcatraz, the Big Hoose, or simply HMP Barlinnie. Listen our episode about the "iconic penal institution". ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.…
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#31 The safecracker extraordinaire who used his criminal skills during WWII
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Today we spotlight an extraordinary crime figure. From jailbreaking to safe cracking, not much could stop Johnny Ramensky. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: M…
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#30 Recovering the Stone of Destiny and unscrambling heatwave madness - the career of the 'Quiet Man'
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From helping the recovery of the Stone of Destiny to seeing through justice after a crime spree described as 'heatwave madness', the career of this Glasgow detective undoubtedly had a long-lasting impact on policing in the city. Listen to the new episode on all streaming platforms or red the extended version now. ------------------------- Narrated …
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#29 The Birdman and the murder of Paul McDowall
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In this episode, we bring you the tale of how a community helped detangle a disturbing tale of brutality and cruelty led by the notorious Birdman. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bada…
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#28 The Glasgow crime story of Christopher Hutcheson
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This Glasgow criminal took heartless murder to another level in his pursuit to be ‘Gangster Number One’. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Ho…
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#27 The Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer Ian Brady
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In this episode, we tackle the Glasgow origins of the psychopath killer Ian Brady who was behind the vicious Moors murders. Even before his evil and sadistic crimes shocked and appalled Britain, Ian Brady was a grim character. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times…
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#26 The detective who put some of Glasgow's most notorious criminals behind bars
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Today, we once again turn towards the lines of justice rather than crime as we delve into the life of a Glasgow officer remembered as one of Britain's best-known detectives. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://up…
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#25 Why Glasgow officers were needed to solve the 'Jigsaw Murders'
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Glasgow’s police force skills were needed when severed body parts were found in Moffat in an incident later dubbed the Jigsaw Murders – one of the most gruesome murders of the century. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):…
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#24 The 'truly evil' killer who took the life of a student nurse
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In this episode, listen about the Scots killer branded “truly evil” after the cruel murder of a young student nurse Karen Buckley. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License…
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#23 The gangland leader who kept an iron grip on Glasgow's underworld
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You might recognise the names of some of the world’s most infamous gangsters such as Al Capone or Bugsy Siegal, but Glasgow had its own gangland leaders including” the Licensee”. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https…
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#22 How Nazi leader Rudolf Hess ended up in a cell south of Glasgow
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In this episode, we reveal how Adolf Hitler’s right-hand man ended up in the cells of the Giffnock Police Office. It was one of the most bizarre episodes of World War Two and it unfolded when Rudolf Hess crash-landed on a farm south of Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for…
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#21 The brutal abduction, torture and murder of Lynda Spence
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In this episode, we look back at the trial held after the abduction, torture and murder of Lynda Spence, which remains one of the most disturbing ever held at the High Court in Glasgow. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)…
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#20 The murder of housemaid Jess McPherson that remains a Glasgow mystery
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The savage murder of servant Jess McPherson was one of the most senseless murders that Glasgow had witnessed but was it also a miscarriage of justice? ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/…
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#19 The legal legend Joe Beltrami who defended hundreds of Glasgow's hardmen
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In the latest podcast episode, we turn to law rather than crime, as we place a spotlight on lawyer Joe Beltrami. To this day, he is known as one of Scotland’s foremost criminal defence lawyers, having represented hundreds of people charged with criminal offences. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced…
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#18 The Glasgow cop who was the real life Taggart hunting Bible John
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In the latest episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories podcast, meet the detective who was behind the investigation into one of Scotland’s most notorious uncaught killers Bible John. The late Joe Beattie is a police officer who is almost as well known as the crimes he investigated. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silv…
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#17 The murder of four-year-old Betty Alexander
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Back in 1952, the murder of young Betty Alexander sent shockwaves through Glasgow. Yet despite every effort, the vicious individual behind the killing was never found. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.…
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#16 The Hampden stadium riot which saw 200 arrests and booze banned at football games
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It was a football riot that resulted in more than 200 arrests and a ban on booze in football grounds which persists to this day. Listen to the story about the Hampden Riots after a match between Rangers and Celtic in 1980. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Mu…
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#15 The murder of Euan Johnston as he waited at Glasgow traffic lights
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In this episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories, we focus on the brutal murder of Euan Johnston as he sat waiting at traffic lights in Glasgow’s Kinning Park. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-b…
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#14 Secret affairs, arson and scandals: The story of Madeleine Smith
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In this episode, we explore a true Victorian scandal involving poisoning, secret lovers, and a young socialite’s fall from grace in the case of Madeleine Smith. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jo…
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#13 The story of last woman to be hanged in Scotland - child killer Susan Newell
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We focus on the last woman to be hanged in Scotland after the chilling murder of a 13-year-old boy. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted …
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#12 Double killer John McGeechan and his brutal attack on two innocent men
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In today’s episode of Glasgow Crime Stories, we delve into the arrest and trial of a Scottish killer who murdered two innocent men. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues Licens…
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#11 The Human Crocodile or the trial of infamous Dr Edward Pritchard
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More than 100,000 watched on after he had been sentenced to death. Listen to the story of the infamous Human Crocodile or Dr Edward Pritchard who was hanged for the death of his wife and mother-in-law. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (fre…
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#10 The story of predator and serial killer Angus Sinclair
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We cast an overview on the gruesome crimes of serial killer and predator Angus Sinclair. He reigned terror on Glasgow by preying on kids as young as six, but his crimes spread further than this city. The Scots man was also behind the World's End Murders in Edinburgh. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, prod…
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#9 Murder of Henry Senior in a "honey pot" robbery gone wrong
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In today’s episode of the Glasgow Crime Stories, we look back to 1920 and the story of a war veteran who was murdered after a pickup by a prostitute. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/b…
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#8 How serial killer Peter Tobin was caught after the murder of Angelika Kluk
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How the murder of Angelika Kluk revealed the gruesome past of serial killer Peter Tobin. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. S…
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#7 The mysterious murder of wealthy Marion Gilchrist and trial of Oscar Slater
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In this episode, we glance far into the past with a retelling of the trial of Oscar Slater. It was a pursuit of justice that even saw Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle get involved. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creato…
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#6 The tragic murder of Eleni Pachou at a West End restaurant
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In today’s episode, we look at the tragic murder of 25-year-old Eleni Pachou in her work at a Glasgow restaurant. The woman was brutally stabbed over £1300 which was taken from the restaurant's safe. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free …
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#5 Bible John and the Barrowland killings
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Will the mystery of Bible John ever be solved? Many feel that's unlikely given that there is little forensic evidence and most of the key witnesses are now dead. In this episode, we look at what is known about the Barrowland killings. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasg…
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#4 The arrest and trial of Grand Master of the Orange Order in Scotland Alan G Hasson
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In our fourth episode, listen to a detailed rundown of the arrest and trial of Grand Master of the Orange Order in Scotland Alan G Hasson. At the height of his powers, he was a media darling and his name was seldom out the newspapers with reporters seeking his views on the many moral and religious issues of the day. However, by the start of the 197…
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#3 The death of veteran lawyer Willie McRae
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It was Good Friday, April 5, 1985, and veteran lawyer Willie McRae was heading to his Highland holiday cottage in the Ross-Shire village of Dornie near Skye. However, he never arrived and what happened that night still causes controversy and debate more than 36 years later. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silveste…
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#2 How Carol X fought for justice after a brutal attack
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Forty years ago, the brutal attack on Carol X shocked Scotland and rocked the country’s legal establishment to the core. The decision not to prosecute became a major political scandal and resulted in a historic private prosecution – only the third in 300 years. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced b…
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