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#51 The mystery behind the sniper attack that killed a notorious Glasgow gangster

January 23, 2023 · 19 min

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…
#50 The former gangster and convicted murderer who became a sculptor

January 16, 2023 · 19 min

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…
#49 The tale of deadly Glasgow-born doctor Thomas Cream

January 9, 2023 · 20 min

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 stryc…
#48 How IRA Brighton bomber Patrick Magee was caught in Glasgow

December 19, 2022 · 19 min

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…
#47 How an 'emotionless' double killer trapped himself

December 12, 2022 · 19 min

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…

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#46 The murder of Tracey Wylde and how her killer was caught after two decades

December 5, 2022 · 18 min

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…
#45 The story of the last criminal to be executed in Barlinnie

November 28, 2022 · 19 min

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…
#44 Glasgow crime story of gangland figure murder 'The Gerbil'

November 21, 2022 · 19 min

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…
#43 From the Gorbals to America's most famous private detective

November 14, 2022 · 19 min

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…
#42 The 'evil' killer who took the lives of a brother and sister

November 7, 2022 · 17 min

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…
#41 The Glasgow drug boss who was once 'one of Britain’s biggest criminals'

October 31, 2022 · 20 min

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…
#40 A look back at five Glasgow crimes that shocked the city

October 18, 2022 · 25 min

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…

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.