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: [email protected] to get involved/give feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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19 min
#51 The mystery behind the sniper attack that killed a notorious Glasgow gangster
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.…
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19 min
#50 The former gangster and convicted murderer who became a sculptor
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 - con…
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20 min
#49 The tale of deadly Glasgow-born doctor Thomas Cream
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 victim…
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19 min
#48 How IRA Brighton bomber Patrick Magee was caught in Glasgow
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. -----------------------…
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#47 How an 'emotionless' double killer trapped himself
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. ---…
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18 min
#46 The murder of Tracey Wylde and how her killer was caught after two decades
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…
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#45 The story of the last criminal to be executed in Barlinnie
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…
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#44 Glasgow crime story of gangland figure murder 'The Gerbil'
In this episode, we explore how the reign of one Glasgow criminal came to a brutal end in broad daylight.---------------------------------------------------------- Narrated by Alex…
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#43 From the Gorbals to America's most famous private detective
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, h…
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17 min
#42 The 'evil' killer who took the lives of a brother and sister
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 th…
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20 min
#41 The Glasgow drug boss who was once 'one of Britain’s biggest criminals'
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 Ale…
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25 min
#40 A look back at five Glasgow crimes that shocked the city
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 Sincla…
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19 min
#39 The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel
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…
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19 min
#38 The dedicated Glasgow police chief who would would 'jail his own granny'
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 remark…
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19 min
#37 The safe-cracker at the centre of Scotland's most infamous miscarriage of justice
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 uni…
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19 min
#36 The brutal spree of two escapee Carstairs patients
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.--------…
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18 min
#35 The gangster described as Scotland's most hated criminal
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…
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19 min
#34 The Glasgow CID head known as the 'Big Fella'
In this episode, the impressive Glasgow cop who had policing in his blood and helped drive innovation in policing - Detective Chief Superintendent William Ewing.-------------------…
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#33 The Glasgow's most notorious street gang The Bridgeton Billy Boys
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 N…
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20 min
#32 The 'Big Hoose' where some of Glasgow's most notorious criminals served time
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". ------------…