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!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/jonny-boyle/badass-blues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Glasgow Times. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to convince you to listen to the full episodes on each of the five crimes. ------------------------- 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Edited by Jamie Norton. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.io/t/jonny-boyle/badass-blues License code: MT7EQUAUCDLZ2K2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.