George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder | Feat. Dawn from Scottish Murders

In this episode, I tell the story of Juliet Callaghan, a 12-year-old girl killed in Swinton, Greater Manchester, in March 1966.Juliet was attacked and killed by a 16-year-old boy called Gordon Wheeler while walking home from school one Friday afternoon.It took just ten days for the police to catch the teenage killer who had stabbed Juliet over 50 times during the frenzied attack.Wheeler was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in July 1966. Mr Justice Cusack ordered him to be detained at Broadmoor Hospital indefinitely.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comReferences:⁣britishmurders.com/julietcallaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Jan 202426min

I welcome Ryan Ogilvie to the show in this interview episode to discuss his new podcast series Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen. A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder.On the fortieth anniversary of the murder, Ryan released the first episode of his five-part series focusing on the case. In those five episodes, Ryan speaks to George's family, friends, and criminal psychology experts.He also speaks to the Senior Investigating Officer and the forensic scientists at the centre of the investigation as he asks, “Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?”If you have any information relating to this case, please get in touch with the Police (UK 101), Crimestoppers (UK 0800 555 111) or the below Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Appeal-for-Information-Aberdeen-Taxi-Driver-Murder-1983-George-Murdoch-100793279019630You can listen to Who is the Cheese Wire Killer? here:Apple Podcasts | Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?Spotify | Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?***This interview was recorded on December 5, 2023.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Jan 202431min

In this episode, I tell the story of Claire Morris, a 32-year-old woman killed near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in May 1994.Claire was killed by her husband, Malcolm Webster, just eight months after they tied the knot. She was unknowingly drugged throughout their marriage, and, at first, it was thought that Claire's death was a tragic car accident.Webster wasn't brought to justice until 2011 when he was handed a life sentence with a 30-year minimum, but killing Claire wasn't the only thing he was guilty of.This extremely convoluted story also includes Webster's attempted murder of his second wife, Felicity Drumm, in New Zealand, his fraudulent acquisition of insurance money in the aftermath of Claire's death and another fraudulent scheme involving a third woman, Simone Banarjee.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comReferences:⁣britishmurders.com/clairemorris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Jan 202441min

In this episode, I tell the story of Paul Norfolk, a 77-year-old man killed in Haverhill, Suffolk, in December 2011.Paul lived in his semi-detached home with his wife, Esme, and her carer, 49-year-old Thailand native Bunthawee Rimmer, until Esme was moved to a residential home when her health drastically deteriorated after suffering a stroke.Rimmer claimed she then began a sexual relationship with Paul, which ultimately led to him signing over his house and entire estate, worth around £340,000, to her in late 2011.In the early hours of December 30, Rimmer murdered Paul by striking him in the head twelve times with a claw hammer. She then attempted to end her own life but was arrested and taken to a hospital in Cambridge to be treated for her injuries.A jury at Ipswich Crown Court found her guilty of murder by way of a majority verdict in July 2012, and she was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 11 years.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comReferences:⁣britishmurders.com/paulnorfolk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jan 202425min

I welcome Adam Lloyd to the show in this interview episode.Adam is the creator and host of UK True Crime, one of the UK's most successful independent true crime podcasts.With a new episode every week since 2016, UK True Crime is where you can discover lesser-known UK cases, new perspectives and insight into stories you may or may not be aware of.In 2021, Adam and co-author Chris Clark released a book about the unsolved crimes of Scottish serial killer Angus Sinclair. 'Gone Fishing' was released on June 28, 2021, and is available to purchase here:Gone Fishing | Amazon UKAdam can be reached at his website:uktruecrime.com***This interview was recorded on December 11, 2023.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 20241h 5min

In this episode, I tell the story of Rachael Lean, an 18-year-old killed near Buxton, Norfolk, in September 1995.Rachael's sudden disappearance on September 5, after missing a dinner appointment with her mum, prompted a five-day search. Last seen that afternoon chatting with Maria Hnatiuk outside the Naafi shop at RAF Coltishall, where her father worked, Rachael's body was eventually discovered on September 10, not far from the RAF station.Following Hnatiuk's arrest and questioning, she confessed to the crime, attributing it to diminished responsibility and placing the blame on her controlling boyfriend, Ian Wells. On November 28, 1996, Hnatiuk received a life sentence after being unanimously found guilty of murder by the jury at Norwich Crown Court.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases.Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comReferences:⁣britishmurders.com/rachaellean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Jan 202432min

As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year.This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 to #33, and part 2 features clips from interviews #34 to #47.Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2023part1Timestamps (Part 2):[00:00] Introduction[01:24] Guest: Nicola Stow (Interview #34 - Jul 9, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/nicolastow[05:33] Guests: Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark (Interview #35 - Jul 23, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/bethanandchris[11:11] Guest: Neil Woods (Interview #36 - Jul 30, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/neilwoods[15:19] Guest: Martin Brunt (Interview #37 - Aug 6, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/martinbrunt[17:45] Guest: Robin Jarossi (Interview #38 - Aug 20, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tedhastings[20:41] Guest: Dr Keri Nixon (Interview #39 - Sep 10, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/drkerinixon[26:10] Guest: Steven Keogh (Interview #40 - Sep 17, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/jacktheripper[31:33] Guest: Dr Honor Doro Townshend (Interview #41 - Sep 24, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/honordorotownshend[39:35] Guest: Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE (Interview #42 - Oct 1, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vanessafrakeharris[46:33] Guest: Rhys Edwards (Interview #43 - Oct 8, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/rhysedwards[49:02] Guest: Paul MacNamara (Interview #44 - Oct 22, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/paulmacnamara[51:52] Guest: April Taylor (Interview #45 - Nov 20, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/apriltaylor[56:41] Guests: Dan Korn and Diana Carter (Interview #46 - Dec 11, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/copsgonebad[01:00:18] Guest: Nicky Perfect (Interview #47 - Dec 18, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/nickyperfect[01:05:59] OutroJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Dec 20231h 6min

As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year.This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 to #33, and part 2 features clips from interviews #34 to #47.Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2023part2Timestamps (Part 1):[00:00] Introduction[02:53] Guest: Ray Fysh (Interview #21 - Jan 2, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/rayfysh[14:31] Guest: Jeremy Craddock (Interview #22 - Jan 16, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/jeremycraddock[17:29] Guest: Sam Rennie (Interview #23 - Jan 30, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/samrennie[22:45] Guest: Oliver Laurence (Interview #24 - Feb 13, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/oliverlaurence[27:21] Guest: Matt Calveley (Interview #25 - Feb 27, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/mattcalveley[31:17] Guest: Danni Brooke (Interview #26 - Mar 13, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/dannibrooke[34:22] Guest: Louise Shorter (Interview #27 - Mar 20, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/louiseshorter[38:39] Guest: David McKelvey (Interview #28 - Apr 10, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/davidmckelvey[44:44] Guest: Dr Robert Green OBE, JP (Interview #29 - Apr 24, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/robertgreen[51:13] Guest: Sally-Anne Martyn (Interview #30 - May 1, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sallyannemartyn[55:50] Guest: Donal MacIntyre (Interview #31 - May 22, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/donalmacintyre[01:00:47] Guests: Matt Johnson and John Murray (Interview #32 - Jun 26, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/noordinaryday[01:06:48] Guest: John Williams (Interview #33 - Jul 3, 2023)Full Episode: britishmurders.com/johnwilliams[01:13:00] OutroJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Dec 20231h 13min