Murder She Spoke

Joannagh Shanks & Emma Taylor

Murder She Spoke is a weekly true crime victim-focused podcast covering Scottish cases. Hosted by Emma and Joannagh who hail from Scotland, each week we discuss a new case with empathy and sensitivity. We strive to shine a light on unsolved cases, in the hope that keeping these victims at the forefront of people's minds may contribute to a conclusion for victim's families. We give true crime recommendations at the beginning of each episode and discuss cases afterwards, focusing on the psychology of the perpetrator(s). Each episode is ended on a light-hearted note with a crime related tidbit or anecdote.

  1. 15/12/2023

    Episode 115: Jenny Methven

    Episode 115: Jenny Methven This week Emma brings us the story of Jenny Methven, an 80 year-old widow who was killed in February 2012. Jenny had been the victim of a shocking attack and sadly succumbed to her injuries. Emma gives us details of the Police investigation, including appeals for information from the public, features on Crimewatch and of rewards offered for information. Emma also tells us of the shocking direction the investigation would take as someone close to the family was arrested as the prime suspect. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/339627/Suicide-letter-of-Jenny-murder-accused https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13066153.man-faces-trial-pensioner-murder/ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20201110/281487868874037 https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/340964/Mum-s-murder-was-an-act-of-betrayal https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-my-mums-killer-was-just-like-a-brother-to-me-2512136 https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/169722/perthshire-murderer-declared-bankrupt/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/life-sentence-jenny-methvens-killer-2728355 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13087546.methven-murderer-abandons-appeal-conviction/ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20141103/282827894422846 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-36246544 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13070049.lies-spiralled-net-closed-killer/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-trial-im-scared-of-getting-blame-for-what-i-didnt-do-accuseds-suicide-note-1613413 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13152699.methven-killer-extortion-bid-charge-dropped/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-32533216 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069259.wife-murder-accused-shocked-arrest/ https://metro.co.uk/2020/11/16/killer-bludgeoned-pensioner-to-death-before-coffee-with-victims-son-13604021/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/update-jenny-methven-murder-investigation-2730912 https://www.scotsman.com/news/son-of-murder-victim-jenny-methven-to-donate-ps86k-damages-to-charity-1506115 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perthshire-man-detained-jenny-methven-2732127 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19318861 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17125670 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17158621 https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/1715647/i-just-went-to-pieces-community-relives-nightmare-of-perthshire-murder-for-tv-documentary/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19322364 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069953.man-gets-22-years-perthshire-pensioners-murder/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kym-marsh-fronts-harrowing-new-22807733 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13068565.son-tells-murder-trial-found-mothers-body/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-police-detain-perthshire-man-1636471 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19165939 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/william-kean-guilty-of-jenny-methven-1270639 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17109968 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13069259.wife-murder-accused-shocked-arrest/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-trial-im-scared-of-getting-blame-for-what-i-didnt-do-accuseds-suicide-note-1613413

    49 min

  2. 11/12/2023

    Episode 114: Kenneth George Jones

    Episode 114: Kenneth George Jones This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Kenneth George Jones, who went missing from his home in Glenrothes, Fife in November 1998. Kenneth has been missing for 25 years, with no apparent reason to leave and no indication of foul play. Joannagh discusses the steps taken to help locate Kenneth, included age progresed photos due to the time elapsed since his disappearance. We also hear about the diffculty faced by his family due to the lack of information on Kenneth's whereabouts and with there having been a number of cases where remains were found nearby, which were ultimately unrelated. If anyone has seen Kenneth, you can contact Missing People anonymously by calling 116 000 - calls are untraceable - or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact police on 101. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/kenneth-jones-99-000956# https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12345654.couple-make-plea-for-return-of-missing-son/ https://www.thenational.scot/news/14898927.remains-in-park-still-not-identified/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/mother-told-bones-in-fife-park-may-be-missing-son-1498164 https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/306427/new-appeals-families-missing-men-prepare-anniversary/ https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/kenneth-jones-family-of-missing-glenrothes-teenager-renew-appeal-20-years-on-from-his-disappearance-215571 https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18535769.unsolved-names-faces-scotlands-missing-people/ https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/glenrothes-remains-do-not-belong-to-missing-men-allan-bryant-and-kenneth-jones-2993755 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-59672923 https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/1630159/police-confirm-fife-remains-not-those-of-allan-bryant-jr-or-kenneth-jones/ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14830659.families-renew-appeal-missing-men/ https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/crime/mothers-united-in-grief-for-their-missing-sons-1184140 https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/kenneth-george-jones/

    39 min

  3. 24/11/2023

    Episode 113: Netta Fornario

    Episode 113: Netta Fornario This week Emma brings us the mysterious story of Netta Fornario, who was found dead on the isle of Iona in November 1929. Emma talks of Netta's fascination with the spiritual and occult and of the odd behaviour she displayed during her time on Iona. We also hear of the peculiar scene where Netta was found, leading to further suspicion around occult practices. Emma tells us of the speculation around a cleansing ritual gone wrong and also of marks on the body that may suggest a more sinister end. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://beccamcallisternews.wordpress.com/2020/04/21/fior/ https://www.strangehistory.net/2013/02/27/the-mostly-lost-writings-of-netta-fornariomac-tylermarie-fornario/ https://viewfromthebighills.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-terrible-case-of-healing-death-of.html https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/555841/strange-1920s-death-iona-scotland-nora-emily-fornario https://www.shetlandarts.org/blog/the-mysterious-death-of-netta-fornario https://medium.com/@anncarney51/the-strange-death-of-netta-fornario-b4d6817d7e6f https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/occult/netta-fornario-ionas-occult-mystery/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/netta-fornario/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191667869/marie-emily-fornario https://journalnews.com.ph/a-mystical-island-and-the-mysterious-death-of-the-occultist-netta-fornario/ https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2011/06/20/review-gothic-magic/

    45 min

  4. 17/11/2023

    Episode 112: James 'Jimmy' Hassard

    Episode 112: James 'Jimmy' Hassard This week Joannagh tells us about the case of James 'Jimmy' Hassard, who was found dead in the village of Caol, near Fort William, on 18 February 1989. Joannagh tells us how, although Jimmy had suffered injuries consistent with an assault, there was no apparent motive for the crime. We hear of the long investigations spanning many decades and the appeals made by tthe Police through the years. Joannagh also tells of the lines of inquiry the police still wish to follow in the hope of finally solving this crime. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://visitfortwilliam.co.uk/pages/the-village-of-caol-in-fort-william-075a44c2 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005085/19900118/239/0002 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890410/005/0005 https://www.ambaile.org.uk/asset/18077/#:~:text=The%20first%20houses%20in%20Caol,be%20seen%20in%20the%20background. https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000578%2F19890220&page=5&article=094&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13146115.police-still-baffled-1989-murder-highlands/ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3965208/jimmy-hassard-highlands-murder/ https://www.scotsman.com/news/police-to-re-open-james-hassard-murder-files-1704722 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11451559 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11396668 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11283902 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19910218/041/0003 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19890221/031/0002 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000564%2F19890220&page=7&article=081&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2017/03/30/former-caol-bar-set-to-be-turned-into-flats/ https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003741%2F19920323&page=21&article=021&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0005085%2F19920326&page=4&article=050&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000540%2F19990219&page=7&article=066&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

    35 min

  5. 10/11/2023 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Interview with Pat Wertheim

    Bonus Episode: Interview with Pat Wertheim In this special bonus episode, Emma and Joannagh speak with Pat Wertheim, an expert in fingerprint analysis techniques, who became involved in the trial of Shirley McKie. Shirley McKie was a Detective Constable with Strathclyde Police who was suspended from duty and charged with perjury following findings in the case of Marion Ross, covered in Episode 111. Pat talks of his backround with fingerprint analysis and goes into detail of how his testimony was key to Shirley McKie's defence. Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise

    1h 6m

  6. 03/11/2023

    Episode 111: Shirley McKie

    Episode 111: Shirley McKie This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Shirley McKie, previously alluded to in Episode 108: Marion Ross. We hear how, during the murder investigation of Marion Ross in which Detective Constable Shirley McKie was assigned, events occurred which would result in Shirley herself being investigated. Joannagh describes how Shirley fought to prove her innocence by engaging experts who would cast doubt on the evidence against her and ultimately on key evidence of the Marion Ross investigation. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=b5e986a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7 https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=739286a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7 https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=9be186a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jul/09/mondaymediasection4 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/apr/18/ukcrime.features11 http://www.shirleymckie.com/index.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/605129.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_mckiereport.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_precogone.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/4986570.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/684563.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/343940.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1885505.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2193058.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3346933.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3606151.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3671938.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6363185.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7296110.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7912233.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8077893.stm https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10438163 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16181875 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4706472.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/5006952.stm https://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-justice-system-on-trial-2473381 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shirley-McKie-Price-Innocence-Iain/dp/1841585750 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6564673.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7609004.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7912233.stm https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36538179 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16181875

    48 min

  7. 27/10/2023

    Episode 110: Tony Parsons

    Episode 110: Tony Parsons This week Emma brings us the story of Tony Parsons, a 63-year-old Father and Grandfather who was killed in September 2017. We hear how, as a keen cyclist and cancer survivor, Tony had decided to complete a charity cycle of 104 miles. It was whilst on this cycle that Tony would go missing. Emma describes the years long search for Tony, which included initial mountain rescue, air support and dog units as well as later periodic appeals, including a feature on Crimewatch. We hear how an anonymous tip led to the identification of persons of interest in Tony's disappearance, and how the quick thinking of a confidante of one of these individuals would lead to the breaking of the case. Case research by Emma Taylor Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod Sources of research: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41537102 https://planetradio.co.uk/forth/local/news/re-appeal-information-cyclist-missing-since-september/ https://road.cc/content/news/249293-police-scotland-renew-appeal-find-missing-cyclist-first-anniversary https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/family-renews-appeal-to-trace-cyclist-reported-missing-in-highlands-three-years-ago-213908/ https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/3279069/tony-parsons-missing-clackmannanshire-fort-william/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-45663082 https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23747298.driver-killed-charity-cyclist-tony-parsons-jailed-12-years/ https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/23747296.tony-parsons-twins-jailed-total-17-years-cyclists-death/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66317438 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/alexander-mckellar-sentence-tony-parsons-b2400145.html https://news.sky.com/story/killer-driver-alexander-mckellar-caught-after-taking-girlfriend-to-peat-bog-grave-where-he-had-buried-charity-cyclist-tony-parsons-12928441 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-red-bull-can-solved-30608494 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/6526029/missing-tony-parsons-bridge-of-orchy-police-dig/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-red-bull-can-solved-30608494 https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2021/01/15/human-remains-found-near-bridge-of-orchy-confirmed-as-missing-man-tony-parsons/ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/3096889/family-of-cyclist-anthony-parsons-still-need-answers-as-they-lay-him-to-rest/ https://www.thenational.scot/news/19012817.human-remains-found-argyll-bute-confirmed-missing-cyclist-tony-parsons/ https://news.stv.tv/west-central/cyclist-tony-parsons-killed-by-drink-driver-on-a82-remembered-as-generous-and-friendly-family-man https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12433659/Complaints-police-handling-probe-death-charity-cyclist-Tony-Parsons-examined-watchdog.html https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2023/july/two-men-convicted-in-connection-with-the-death-of-tony-parsons-who-went-missing-in-2017/ https://road.cc/content/news/family-sue-driver-who-killed-cyclist-then-hid-body-302881 https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23686444.red-bull-can-helped-find-body-missing-cyclist-tony-parsons/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/family-tragic-tony-parsons-thank-26322528 https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/family-renews-appeal-to-trace-cyclist-reported-missing-in-highlands-three-years-ago-213908/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/ex-fiancee-slams-sentence-pair-30815716 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-drink-driver-who-killed-30783903 https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/07/26/police-and-family-react-to-mckellar-verdict/ https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/news/25-08twin-brothers-who-attempted-to-conceal-death-of-charity-cyclist-jailed-for-total-of-17-years-and-three-months/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-56927878 https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/twin-brothers-stand-trial-alleged-28092102 https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-admits-killing-charity-cyclist-30559081 https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/23747296.tony-parsons-twins-jailed-total-17-years-cyclists-death/ https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-officers-accused-data-breaches-30795229 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12444579/Killers-ex-fianc-e-fears-want-revenge-jailed-12-years-used-Red-Bull-mark-shallow-grave-cyclist-mowed-buried.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66614488 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/ex-fiancee-slams-sentence-pair-30815716

    43 min

  8. 13/10/2023 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Interview with Steven Keogh

    Bonus Episode: Interview with Steven Keogh In this special bonus episode, Emma and Joannagh speak with Scotland Yard ex-detective and author Steven Keogh about his book: Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation. Steve tells us about his background in the Metropolitan Police, his work on his brilliant new novel, how the National Crime Agency assisted in building a profile of Jack the Ripper for the first time and we stray onto other important topics such as media reporting of high profile cases i.e. Nicola Bulley, institutionalised attitudes within the police, domestic abuse and more. Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Joannagh Shanks Music by Tribe of Noise

    1h 21m
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Murder She Spoke is a weekly true crime victim-focused podcast covering Scottish cases. Hosted by Emma and Joannagh who hail from Scotland, each week we discuss a new case with empathy and sensitivity. We strive to shine a light on unsolved cases, in the hope that keeping these victims at the forefront of people's minds may contribute to a conclusion for victim's families. We give true crime recommendations at the beginning of each episode and discuss cases afterwards, focusing on the psychology of the perpetrator(s). Each episode is ended on a light-hearted note with a crime related tidbit or anecdote.

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  • Creator
    Joannagh Shanks & Emma Taylor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Joannagh Shanks & Emma Taylor
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