UK True Crime Podcast UK True Crime Podcast

Joseph Scalise, a member of The Mob, in Chicago, was nicknamed 'The Monk' as when he was younger he aspired to be a Priest. Somewhere along the line things went a bit wrong with that goal....

Today, we hear the story of his trip to London with Art 'The Brain' Rachel and how they were suspected of stealing the incredibly valuable Marlborough Diamond from a high-end jeweller in a stunningly simple operation.





https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Scalise#Marlborough_diamond_robbery
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/11/newsid_2514000/2514065.stm
https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/lost-treasure-the-graff-jewels-and-the-marlborough-diamond-8beb3ceb3c29
https://luxurylondon.co.uk/style/watches-and-jewellery/jewellery/the-graff-jewellery-heist-and-the-40-year-search-for-the-marlborough-diamond/
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mob-diamonds-marlborough-diamong-art-rachel/5684614/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graff_(jewellers)
https://luxurylondon.co.uk/style/watches-and-jewellery/jewellery/the-graff-jewellery-heist-and-the-40-year-search-for-the-marlborough-diamond/
https://www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com/day-1980-marlborough-diamond-heist-took-place/

A shocking story from the south coast of England as a man is abducted in his own car from a busy car park in front of his 9 year old son.  His body is found in the sea off Hurst Castle six days later with stab wounds. Just who would have done this to 43 year old Accountant, Grant Price - and why?

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Sources

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/life-for-men-who-abducted-and-murdered-accountant-1589170.html?fbclid=IwAR1AHwpxFVifwehwoUJmT72AV9KL_uJmKB4wvGsxam54Sy0vUz4KpO0nRPo
Public warned over 'carjack' killers | HeraldScotland
Murder trial told victim was marched to his death | HeraldScotland
Life for men who abducted and murdered accountant | The Independent | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/car-thieves-suspected-of-kidnap-killing-1410525.html
https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20110204013155/http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/144_14688.htm
http://www.blackkalendar.nl/c/3841/Matthew%20Pearce

This week, the UK True Crime podcast is from Cambuslang, about 6 miles southeast of the centre of Glasgow, as I look at a terrifying double murder.

The body of 36 year-old taxi driver Cathy McChord was found with her body crammed into the boot of the car, with the meter still running. Cathy’s cigarette lighter, inhaler and car keys placed in a straight-line. Suggesting a ritualistic element to the crime.

Two months after Cathy’s murder another body was found when 48 year-old Elizabeth Walton was found in the grounds of her daughter’s school. After declining a lift home, Elizabeth was attacked and then strangled as she walked back home from an evening out. When police found Elizabeth’s body they found ritualistic and symbolic acts had taken place, similar to those of Cathy.

The police knew they were searching for a double killer.....

Sources
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23184428.glasgow-double-killer-iain-scoular-trapped/
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19821004&id=Y8NAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CqYMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2456,490756
https://strandmag.com/dark-objects-and-why-true-crime-is-stranger-than-fiction/
https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_great_place_the_ball_swindle
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Iain_Scoular
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWI3_k3j3Ik
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-mail-uk/20181028/281994673483686
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/impotent-double-killer-who-trapped-960819
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/This+man+killed+my+wife.+He+will+kill+again.+No+woman+is+safe%3B...-a0107152332
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=0RgjAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT286&lpg=PT286&dq=Iain+Scoular+murder&source=bl&ots=nEACQ3feI1&sig=ACfU3U3PYfviQB_oX2Jjz5Su6HZ3lwWGbw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj_k6LH3Lj9AhUOh1wKHYCpDJg4ChDoAXoECB4QAw#v=onepage&q=Iain%20Scoular%20murder&f=false
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yxYjAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT153&lpg=PT153&dq=Iain+Scoular+murder&source=bl&ots=DEYi1P9LJM&sig=ACfU3U1giRI52CEpE91OcNQEkRGOKn5QqQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiB46Hg3Lj9AhVim1wKHYbnDMU4FBDoAXoECB4QAw#v=onepage&q=Iain%20Scoular%20murder&f=false

Surgeon Anthony McGrath had developed a passion for antiques from his surgeon father, growing up in a beautiful Georgian Stately Home in County Meath. He amassed quite a collection for himself as an adult, but then one day, he called Bedfordshire Police to say that thieves had stolen over £180,000 worth of his precious collection.

But the investigation wasn't quite as straightforward as Anthony had expected....

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https://ersou.police.uk/news/2021/03/26/%E2%80%98dishonest%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98manipulative%E2%80%99-surgeon-ordered-to-repay-illicit-gains/
https://bedspolice.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/its-just-a-burglary-isnt-it/?fbclid=IwAR2RdTSlZcxztHkMiLwPmRh9u0ukv3j9q102D2pwqxdjXo54GYRmjQJzW1k

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9414593/Surgeon-jailed-insurance-scam-mortgage-fraud-pay-560-000-three-months.html  
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20748908/anthony-mcgrath/
https://www.km-medicine.com/news/surgeon-jailed-for-180000-burglary-scam-was-007-wannabe-who-regularly-cheated

On Sunday I watched the excellent live show, The Makings of a Murderer, with ex-detective David Swindle. This show is touring for the next year and will be at a theatre near you soon - I highly recommend buying a ticket and finding out much more about some of the investigations in which David has personally been involved, as well as other high-profile cases.

After the show. David kindly agreed to chat with me about his past career and what he is currently doing, especially with helping the families of victims of crime abroad.

David spent over 30 years in the police service, mainly in the CID.  His work as Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) saw him managing high profile and challenging UK cross border investigations including the Glasgow Airport Terrorist Investigation and the murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk in Glasgow. He also formed Operation Anagram to investigate serial killer Peter Tobin’s involvement in other crimes.

Links



The Makings of a Murderer - Entertainers
Links and Media – David Swindle Crime Solutions
Victims Abroad - Victim Translation Services, Multilingual Crime
Frontpage - Kirsty Maxwell Charity

This week we conclude our story about the repercussions of 22 hours of violence on Teesside that saw one innocent man murdered and others injured. As detectives search for the other gang members, the story this week takes us to Spain, Jamaica and also Lebanon - with shocking consequences.

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Sources:



https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/man-jailed-over-death-plunge-3847857
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/gangland-style-gun-victim-walks-3736765
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_death_of_hooligan_x
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7082282.vice-girl-weeps-tells-killing/
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/18-year+term+pleases+family.-a0102983463
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/family-glad-justice-been-done-3854411
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/murder-accused-not-house-3853924
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/the-long-road-to-justice-3808038

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7156174.jail-term-reduced-man-tried-silence-witnesses/.
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/lee-harrison-inquest-live-updates-13991112