Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer

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Journalist Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, this time exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers a whole other story that she and everyone else had missed completely.

BBC Radio Scotland


    • Aug 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 1:40


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    10. Something Else Was Pursued

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 49:43


    Although so many questions remain unanswered, Audrey's investigation comes to an end – at least for now.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna MilesSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie

    9. Because of what she was

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 48:02


    Questions emerge about the way in which a suspect in Helen Puttock's murder was eliminated, and Audrey revisits the crime scene to explore a lead that was never fully investigated.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna MilesSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie

    8. Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 44:13


    Shocking new details emerge which question much of what we thought we knew about the murder of Helen Puttock.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna MilesSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie

    7. John Irvine McInnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 50:25


    Audrey builds up a picture of Irvine McInnes and uncovers startling new information that may explain how he became connected to the scene of Helen's murder.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona Macritchie

    6. Joe Beattie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 48:48


    Audrey examines the ultimately doomed investigation into Helen Puttock's murder. She tracks down some of those who worked on it, some who knew the man who ran it, and asks whether the hunt for the killer was destined to fail from the start.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston and Anna MilesSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieActors Elaine C Smith and Kenny Blyth

    Bonus Episode: The Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 35:52


    In a dramatic monologue performed by Elaine C Smith, Helen's sister Jean recounts her memories of their final night out at the Barrowland.Sound Designer: Joel Cox

    5. Helen Puttock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 48:14


    Audrey meets members of Helen's family who and revisits her interview with Helen's sister, Jean, the woman described by the press as the “only witness in the case”.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieActors Elaine C Smith and Kenny Blyth

    4. Pictures of Jemima

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:57


    The family of Jemima Macdonald share memories of her life and death and Audrey meets one relative who believes they have a photograph of her standing next to her killer.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieActor Kenny Blyth

    3. Jemima MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 37:47


    Working with her old friend Andrew O'Hagan, Audrey attempts to build a picture of Jemima's life and piece together how the murder split the family apart.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieThe police notes are voiced by actor Kenny Blyth

    Bonus Episode: Reflections from Alex Docker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 20:28


    In his own words, Patricia's son Alex reveals memories of his mother.Music Credit: Mother Love by Martin Simpson, performed on guitar by Alex Docker

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    2. Patricia Docker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 48:05


    Audrey and fellow journalist Cello, examine how the original police investigation went awry. And Audrey explores Patricia's life and speaks to those affected by her death.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSounds Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieThe police notes are voiced by actor Kenny BlythMusical Credit: Mother Love, Composed by Martin Simpson and performed on guitar by Alex Docker

    1. Three Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 33:42


    In 1996, she broke the news of a major development in the Bible John murder investigation. Now Audrey wants to tell the stories of the three women in a way never done before.Writer, Producer and Presenter Audrey GillanProducer and Story Editor Jack Kibble-WhiteProducers Elizabeth Clark and Victoria McArthurAdditional Reporting by Marcello MegaResearchers Molly Higgins, Amanda Johnston, Anna Miles and Fergus SmithSound Designer and Composer Joel CoxEditors Heather Kane-Darling and Iona MacritchieThe police notes are voiced by actor Kenny Blyth

    Introducing Bible John: Creation of a Serial Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 3:49


    Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers another story that she and others had missed completely.

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