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 Nor

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

Jan 16th, 2023 18m 33s

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

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

Jan 9th, 2023 20m 4s

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.------------------

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

Dec 19th, 2022 18m 42s

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

#47 How an 'emotionless' double killer trapped himself

Dec 12th, 2022 19m 11s

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

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

Dec 5th, 2022 18m 22s

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

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

Nov 28th, 2022 19m 6s

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

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

Nov 21st, 2022 18m 56s

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, prod

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

Nov 14th, 2022 19m 14s

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

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

Nov 7th, 2022 17m 27s

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 Nor

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

Oct 31st, 2022 19m 35s

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

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

Oct 18th, 2022 24m 38s

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 an

#39 The story of Scotland's first known serial killer Peter Manuel

Oct 10th, 2022 19m 16s

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 responsi

#38 The dedicated Glasgow police chief who would would 'jail his own granny'

Oct 3rd, 2022 18m 50s

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.-------------------------

#37 The safe-cracker at the centre of Scotland's most infamous miscarriage of justice

Sep 26th, 2022 19m 4s

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.-------------------

#36 The brutal spree of two escapee Carstairs patients

Sep 19th, 2022 19m 7s

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 Silve

#35 The gangster described as Scotland's most hated criminal

Sep 12th, 2022 17m 40s

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

#34 The Glasgow CID head known as the 'Big Fella'

Sep 5th, 2022 19m 29s

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, produ

#33 The Glasgow's most notorious street gang The Bridgeton Billy Boys

Aug 29th, 2022 18m 8s

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 th

#32 The 'Big Hoose' where some of Glasgow's most notorious criminals served time

Aug 22nd, 2022 20m 7s

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

#31 The safecracker extraordinaire who used his criminal skills during WWII

Aug 15th, 2022 20m 9s

Today we spotlight an extraordinary crime figure. From jailbreaking to safe cracking, not much could stop Johnny Ramensky.------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Time

#30 Recovering the Stone of Destiny and unscrambling heatwave madness - the career of the 'Quiet Man'

Aug 8th, 2022 18m 36s

From helping the recovery of the Stone of Destiny to seeing through justice after a crime spree described as 'heatwave madness', the career of this Glasgow detective undoubtedly had a long-lasting impact on policing in the city. Listen to the n

#29 The Birdman and the murder of Paul McDowall

Aug 1st, 2022 18m 11s

In this episode, we bring you the tale of how a community helped detangle a disturbing tale of brutality and cruelty led by the notorious Birdman. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sab

#28 The Glasgow crime story of Christopher Hutcheson

Jul 18th, 2022 18m 17s

This Glasgow criminal took heartless murder to another level in his pursuit to be ‘Gangster Number One’. ------------------------- Narrated by Alex Norton. Words by Norman Silvester, produced by Ema Sabljak for the Glasgow Times. Music from Upp

#27 The Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer Ian Brady

Jul 11th, 2022 20m 16s

In this episode, we tackle the Glasgow origins of the psychopath killer Ian Brady who was behind the vicious Moors murders. Even before his evil and sadistic crimes shocked and appalled Britain, Ian Brady was a grim character.------------------