OUT NOW: The fourth instalment in The Storyteller series, sees award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair uncover the truth behind the shocking exposé featured in the new documentary Narcissist's Playbook. An internationally respected professor of psychology, who claims to help people recover from narcissistic abuse, is unmasked as a wolf in saviour's clothing. Experience the investigation as it unfolds following every twist, setback and breakthrough alongside Isla, from the very first contact to the killer confrontation.
The Scottish crime journalist does it again weaving the narrative with compassion and honest observation. Real interviews with those at the heart of the case, plus international experts, narcissistic abuse survivors and four diagnosed narcissists.
The latest series follows on from three No1 true crime series - The Storyteller: Naked Villainy which made history broadcasting a full murder trial for the first time in the UK. It tells the story of two scientists - two lovers - one killer, one victim and a 45 year journey to justice. The Storyteller: Violent Delights - from a Royal castle to a courtroom, when love and passion turned into cruelty and coercion and ended in murder. And the break out first series The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul, Isla reinvestigates a murder case twenty years on, to seek answers in a case that shocked a country.
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S4 Ep20: EP 20 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Claire's Story Part 2 - In Sam's own words and explicitly stating he is speaking about himself, he tells his audience that "only severely mentally ill, broken, damaged traumatised women will succumb" to his psychology and sexuality. Succumb means to lose the determination to oppose something, accept defeat. It can also mean to die or suffer badly from an illness. The illness in this story is Sam's Vaknin's sick mind. After more than a month of video calls grooming a woman who'd reached out for help in a suicidal state, Sam had sexually assaulted her in a hotel room and then manipulated her to stay. He was in her head, making her wrong for wanting to leave and then quickly triangulating her with another women - a similar, but far superior and more successful one. The custom-made trap was set and Claire's disintegration began.
S4 Ep19: EP 19 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
S4 Ep17: EP 17 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
The Wolf - there's no coming back from this explosive episode as the fake professor Sam Vaknin damns himself with his own words. For a man who claims to have an IQ higher than Einstein, he's been incredibly careless. There is no more hiding in plain sight. We see him, we see his lies, we see his stupidity and like he feared, the outcomes will be horrible.
Following the recording of this episode, it was learned that no scholarship has been awarded through the foundation and the accounts showed a balance of 200 Euro.
Although this is conclusion of the main investigation there is a lot more to come including another victim who has offered her voice after listening to the podcast. Also Ian Walker director of I, Psychopath, Professor Graham Hill, Evan Rachel Wood, Doug Buggle, HG Tudor, Lee Hammock and more. There are also two special analysis episodes filmed in London where Isla, Richard and Mark go through the early part of Sam Vaknin's smear campaign.
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S4 Ep16: EP 16 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
S4 Ep3: EP 3 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Episode 3 - The investigation begins - crime journalist Isla Traquair meets with documentary producers Mark Vicente and Scott Altomare to discuss how to approach the man they can no longer interview after being contacted by a number of his former patients with claims of abuse. But before Isla can meet the fake professor for a face-to-face sit down interview, she must first learn the full horror of what he's accused of. One of his former patients reveals the harrowing details of what happened to her over a seven year period.
A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
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S4 Ep2: EP 2 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Episode 2 - Narcissist's Playbook companion podcast delves into the genesis of the documentary and what led award-winning journalist Isla Traquair to investigate a serial predator and public figure. In this episode she interviews filmmaker and cult survivor Mark Vicente about his drive to understand Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how that became the inspiration for the documentary. He and his wife Bonnie were instrumental in the take down of the cult NXIVM and the jailing of cult leader Keith Raniere, as seen in The Vow on HBO.
You'll hear about the bombshell revelation which almost derailed the documentary and how he and co-producers Scott Altamore and Lyn Lear found a way to turn a crisis into a blessing. The back story is essential for setting up the step-by-step journey to confront a predator.
A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
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S4 Ep1: EP 1 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Episode 1 - companion podcast to Narcissist's Playbook, Empathy Not Included documentary - join award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair as she introduces the start of her investigation into a serial predator and discovers the truth of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is beyond a buzzword. World leading psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula explains the complexity of narcissistic abuse. Not all wounds are visible, victims are not to be blamed for being fooled by the wolf in saviour's clothing.
A TRIGGER WARNING - this podcast covers accounts of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
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S4: TRAILER - The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Coming soon - following on from three number one true crimes series, The Storyteller's brand new investigation reveals what really happened when an educational documentary film turned into a real-life thriller. Award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair does it again weaving the narrative with compassion and honest observation. A predator is unmasked, survivors share their stories and leading experts give their insight into one of the misunderstood personality disorders impacting our world today. The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook is the companion podcast to the recently release documentary Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included.
S3 Ep38: Naked Villainy Bonus Brian McConnachie KC
Thu, 23 May 2024
In part one of my interview with Defence KC Brian McConnachie we learn about how he landed one of the biggest cases of his career unexpectedly. Part two, which is considerably longer and more detailed is available on the Patreon on the link below.
This is part one of a three part interview with now retired Detective Inspector Gary Winter - the man responsible for getting the case to court. He reveals the huge effort it took to get the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service to agree to move the case forward. In the second and third parts of his interview you will hear so much more about what was not said in court, evidence that couldn't be heard due to witnesses dying, more about Kit's actions after the murder and his frustration that it took 45 years to get to court. To hear the full three parts and many more in depth interviews, photos of the scene, people involved, locations, maps, court documents and analysis, join the Patreon below.
In the second part of this in-depth interview with retired forensic officer Eric Jensen, he reveals his encounter with Kit Harrisson in the police station in 1978 following his arrest.
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Retired forensic officer Eric Jensen gives an in-depth interview revealing parts of evidence found at the scene which weren't mentioned during the trial.
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Following the high emotions at the end of the trial, I reflect on the hopes of those who didn't live to see justice and I visit Brenda's sister in Ipswich. Unfortunately she couldn't face a recorded interview but I summarise her thoughts on the case and her relief at the verdict and sentencing of her former brother-in-law.
A teaser of the explosive in-depth interview with the sister of convicted killer Kit Harrisson. It is available now on the Patreon. Click on the link below to access this and forty plus bonus episodes plus photos, locations, documents and much more.
With the verdict delivered, all that is left to do is sentence the 82-year-old man who the jury decided was guilty of killing his ex-wife 45 years prior. Judge Lord Richardson does not hold back in addressing Dr Kit Harrisson during sentencing. Outside the court Dr Brenda Page's family finally have their say.
S3 Ep32: Naked Villainy Ep 32
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
The verdict - 45 years after the brutal murder of Dr Brenda Page, a jury must decide the fate of her accused killer. The judge gives the jury his final directions and instructs them that eight or more of them must be in agreement before returning with their verdict.
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Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses the Crown of presenting a case that amounts to fake news and urges the jury to acquit Dr Kit Harrisson on the charge of murder.
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S3: Naked Villainy Alison Shaw tease
Sun, 31 Mar 2024
Here's a taster of my interview with veteran journalist Alison Shaw. The full interview with her analysis of the evidence and background knowledge from covering the case over four decades is on the Patreon. Click on the link below.
Defence KC Brian McConnachie accuses "dangerous" witnesses of lying in his closing speech.
S3 Ep29: Naked Villainy Ep 29
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
Advocate Depute Alex Prentice takes his final opportunity to persuade the jury that there is only one person who has lied to the court.
S3 Ep28: Naked Villainy Ep 28
Thu, 14 Mar 2024
The closing speeches begin with Advocate Depute Alex Prentice repeating Dr Brenda Page's chilling words written in a letter. He weaves together the threads of the Crown case to create a strong cord.
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27: Naked Villainy Ep 27
Thu, 07 Mar 2024
More of the shocking contents of Dr Brenda Page's final letter to Kit Harrisson are revealed as the murder accused is reexamined and the defence case concludes.
S3 Ep26: Naked Villainy Ep 26
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Difficult questions are put to Kit Harrisson during cross examination by Advocate Depute Alex Prentice right from the start. And a letter from him to Brenda Page reveals she was afraid of him.
S3 Ep26: Bonus interview - Killer Personalities
Mon, 26 Feb 2024
Professor Sam Vaknin has three decades of experience working with narcissists, psychopaths and other personality disorders. In this special bonus episode we delve deep into the thought processes and behaviours of killers.
Curiouser and curiouser - the stories and explanations keep flowing from accused killer Dr Kit Harrisson as he continues to give evidence in court. Charles Dickens even gets a mention!
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S3 Ep24: Naked Villainy Ep 24
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
From the moment he steps into the witness box it becomes clear this is not going to be the typical testimony of a murder accused as Kit Harrisson has an answer for everything, including questions he is not asked. In part one of his examination in chief, he claims it was Dr Brenda age who was aggressive towards him.
S3 Ep23: Naked Villainy Ep 23
Thu, 08 Feb 2024
Things get more heated in the second part of the police interview as Dr Kit Harrisson accuses the police of planting evidence and lying. And the Crown case closes with an unexpected announcement from the prosecutor.
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A few surprises are in store as the second joint minute is read out in court. Also the Crown's last witness takes the stand and we hear Dr Kit Harrisson's bizarre police interview.
S3 Ep21: Naked Villainy Ep 21
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
A chilling encounter with a suspected killer - murder victim Dr Brenda Page's next door neighbour recalls an unexpected meeting with Dr Kit Harrisson and what it was like seeing him in court 45 years later. And the forensic evidence concludes with a simple summary - only two detectable DNA profiles at the scene.
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S3 Ep20: Naked Villainy Ep 20
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
A blood pattern expert reveals his interpretation of blood spatter on the walls and bedding and how the killer may have avoided being covered in blood. Forensic Scientist Christopher Gannicliffe also gives his interpretation of when the sperm belonging to accused Kit Harrison may have been deposited.
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A teaser of interviews with Defence Kings Counsel Brian McConnachie and Kit Harrisson's original lawyer David Burnside who represented him during his divorce and after his arrest in 1978.
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The cross examination of forensic scientist Dr Andrew Gibb continues and the defence are keen to focus on the survival of sperm even if items are washed. This is all setting up for a truly bizarre explanation coming up. How would you feel if you were in the jury? The evidence seems damning but can confusion create doubt?
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Did Brenda's upstairs neighbour see her killer waiting in her flat for her to return? And hear what happened when police officers arrived at Dr Kit Harrisson's house to arrest him for her murder.
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S3 Ep16: Naked Villainy Ep 16
Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Retied Forensic officer Eric Jensen reveals a key piece of evidence he found linking Kit Harrisson's car to the point of entry of the murder scene and he's thoroughly cross examined by defence KC Brian McConnachie about the possibility of cross contamination.
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Retired forensic officer gives evidence about the murder scene and what was taken to be tested including the watch strap found a Kit Harrisson's house in a fire grate. But confusion over which type of test ends in disaster.
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A door banging and a scream heard by a visitor in the early hours at 13 Alan Street, but does his statement from the same day match his evidence in court? And the beginning of the testimony from the forensic scientist who investigated the scene.
S3 Ep13: Naked Villainy Ep 13
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
How would you react if police came to your door and informed you that your ex wife had been killed? You'll find out exactly what Dr Kit Harrisson said and how he responded to being arrested. That and a strange shopping trip to Edinburgh hours after Dr Brenda Page was brutally murdered.
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S3 Ep12: Naked Villainy Ep 12
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Brenda's closest work colleague tells the court how she begged her to go along with Kit's wishes on a foreign work trip and confided her greatest fears.
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Three statements from three colleagues with more damning evidence of Kit's violent outbursts, bruises seen on Brenda's legs and the lengths she went to, to hide the white trousers used as proof of a past assault on her, for the divorce hearing.
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Inspector Morse was a famous British detective drama set in Oxford and in this episode you'll hear from the journalist who likened the murder of Dr Brenda Page, to one of the fictional scripts from the TV series. The first officer at the scene of the murder tells the court what he was met with upon entering her flat and Brenda's neighbour and colleague tells Isla about the grim task he was asked to perform which has haunted him ever since.
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Hear a fascinating insight into the characters of Dr Brenda Page and her accused killer from Kit's former boss and in court Brenda’s boyfriend reveals a chilling promise he made to her in the event of her death.
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An eye witness reveals she spotted a green mini outside the hotel where Dr Brenda Page was dining with two businessman hours before she was killed and a friend of Kit's details an incident during which he showed him how to remove a pain of glass from a window without damaging it.
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Brenda's former boss reveals there was a palpable feeling of evil in the air following her murder and two colleagues give evidence. The court learns she DID go to the police about her husband's violence.
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Two brutal cross-examinations of two very sharp women - one Dr Brenda Page's friend and the other, Kit's friend and both give damning testimonies. The King's Counsel defending the accused killer, won't give up easily...but neither do the witnesses.
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The post mortem results are read to the court revealing the horrific final moments of Dr Brenda Page's life and a friend and colleague recalls a chilling statement.
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On what would have been Dr Brenda Page's 77th birthday, one of her best friends from her hometown in England gives a chilling insight into the marriage and one of the most important witnesses in the trial begins his evidence.
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The Number 1 series is back for a third season and this time, it's making history. We begin by travelling back in time by two decades and hearing exclusive audio of crime journalist Isla Traquair confronting a killer, before facing him present day in court. As she hits record for the FIRST TIME IN A UK COURT, things don't go as expected.
A teaser of a mammoth series which is making history. This is the first time in UK history that a murder trial has been recorded in full. Get ready for a deep dive as you hear Isla Traquair confront a killer two decades ago and then face him again in court. Unprecedented access and interviews coming soon.
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Isla Traquair talks to award-winning actor Kate Dickie on taking on the role of Sheila Garvie and her thoughts on the murder case.
Violent Delights Special - Laura Richards EP 12
Sun, 06 Dec 2020
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Violent Delights Special - EP 11
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
In this special extended episode, a new and different insight into the case from a previously unheard viewpoint for a detective who interrogated the three accused. And the horrifying truth about Sheila Garvie’s never-ending prison from the womAn who cared for her in her final years.
Violent Delights EP 10
Mon, 23 Nov 2020
Sheila and Brian begin their life sentences but both are released on parole a decade later. However freedom did not guarantee happiness.
Violent Delights EP 9
Mon, 16 Nov 2020
The stern judge gives his directions to the jury and asks them to ignore the very aspects of the case which attracted so much attention. Lady Chatterley, Lady Bountiful or Lady MacBeth? Which will the jury decide best describes Sheila Garvie? All three accused discover their fates.
Violent Delights EP 8
Mon, 09 Nov 2020
Sheila Garvie is questioned about two books she was writing while in prison awaiting trial and the lawyers for the Crown and defence take centre stage for their addresses to the jury.
Violent Delights EP 7
Mon, 02 Nov 2020
Former police officer Alfred Birse enters the witness box and yet more explosive details emerge and claims are made from two witnesses that Brian and Sheila had joked about getting Max out of the way.
Violent Delights EP 6
Mon, 26 Oct 2020
Alan Peters claims Sheila assisted in the murder of her husband and police go to great lengths using a pig to establish how Max was murdered.
Violent Delights EP 5
Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Sheila attempts to leave her husband but is urged to return to the marital home by those she sought help from and the court hears two very different versions of what happened on the night of Max’s murder.
Violent Delights EP 4
Sun, 11 Oct 2020
The trial hears Max Garvie’s appetite for the extreme increased beyond fast cars and planes. He became the puppet-master who pushed his wife into the arms, and bedroom, of a younger man. He then finds a lover for himself, a woman who is a little too close to home.
Violent Delights EP 3
Mon, 05 Oct 2020
The trial of the century gets underway with three people accused of murdering 35-year-old prominent farmer Maxwell Garvie. The cream of Scottish legal talent and top journalists are drafted in for the case while hundreds of people queue outside for a seat in court.
Violent Delights EP 2
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
A second person is arrested for the murder of prominent farmer Maxwell Garvie and cracks during an overnight interrogation leading police to the body. The forensic team then face a major challenge retrieving the body from a hiding place that would never have been found.
Violent Delights EP 1
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
A prominent Scottish farmer has disappeared and after initial thoughts he'd gone off with a fellow amateur pilot, suspicions grow that something sinister has happened to him. Three months later his glamorous wife is arrested in front of their three children. But who tipped off the police and prompted the most sensational murder investigation in Scottish history?
Violent Delights Trailer
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
The official trailer for series two of the The Storyteller: Violent Delights. Following on from the True Crime Number 1 hit The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul, investigative journalist Isla Traquair returns to Scotland to uncover the dark truths of one of the most sensational cases in recorded criminal history. Set against a backdrop of the North east coast and prudish farming community, a prominent and wealthy "flying farmer" goes missing. His beautiful wife and two others end up in the dock months later accused of murder. But who killed Maxwell Garvie and why?
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 10
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
In the final episode of this series, loose ends are tied in a poetic way as the living victims of Pamela Gourlay come together and find comfort by sharing their very different experiences. The Storyteller Isla Traquair thinks she’s done, but is she? Maybe one last trip north but will she find the truth?
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 9
Wed, 04 Dec 2019
In an unexpected twist a key character in this awful story, who was believed to be dead, is in fact alive and ready to talk about the case for the first time in 20 years.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 8
Fri, 29 Nov 2019
What was Pamela Gourlay's solicitor predicting for the verdict and why did she only serve 14 years? Meanwhile the family of Melanie Sturton were forced to return to the court time and time again for appeals and deal with receiving her belongings still covered in fingerprint dust and blood stains.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 8
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
The jury returns but who do they believe? Pamela Gourlay or her former boyfriend Kris Taylor? Present day The Storyteller Isla Traquair goes on a quest to find the killer to get some answers twenty years after the horrific murder.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 7 - Part 2
Sat, 23 Nov 2019
Pamela Gourlay gave evidence over two days. In the second part of this week's bonus content, find out exactly what the young chef said in court as The Storyteller Isla Traquair goes through and reads excerpts of the transcript. An actor is used for reading the parts of Edward Targowski QC and former Advocate Depute Neil Brailsford who is now a judge, Lord Brailsford.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 7 - Part 1
Fri, 22 Nov 2019
In Part 1 of Bonus Episode 7, The Storyteller Isla Traquair explains the options available to the jury. Did you know Scotland has a third verdict? And fellow journalist Alison Shaw and defence agent Shane Campbell recall the cold behaviour of Pamela Gourlay throughout the trial. QC Edward Targowski explains the perils of an accused giving evidence and learn more about that phone call confession between mother and daughter.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 7
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Finally the pieces of the jigsaw come together and so do all the people in this story as everyone gathers at the High Court in Aberdeen for the trial of Pamela Gourlay. Melanie’s family come face to face with the young woman accused of killing her for the first time and they are shocked by what they see. What’s even more shocking is the chef’s defence and what she claims really happened. Who will the jury believe?
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 6
Fri, 15 Nov 2019
Melanie’s body is finally released to her family for the funeral but not without more delays. Her mother Susan reveals a hidden grief she and her husband suffered months before the murder and The Storyteller Isla Traquair prepares listeners for the trial with full details of the indictment and details of the grandiose court room.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 6
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
A young solicitor lands the biggest case his career by a chance answering of an urgent phone call from police looking for a back-up duty agent. For the first time, defence solicitor Shane Campbell shares his interactions with the accused murderess in the run up to the court case and his shock at her 11th hour change of story.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 5
Sat, 09 Nov 2019
A special guest features in this bonus episode as well as the two Claires; one a friend and colleague of murder victim Melanie Sturton and the other the closest friend to Pamela Gourlay at the time of the murder.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 5
Wed, 06 Nov 2019
Following the surprising arrest of a 20-year-old female, we hear from her former best friend who was as shocked as the public that she was responsible for such a brutal murder. For the first time Claire Forbes speaks publicly about her close friendship with a killer and how she was dragged into the investigation. We also learn of the parallels between murderess and her victim and their rural upbringings and eventual fateful move to the Granite City.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 4
Sat, 02 Nov 2019
In the aftermath of the chilling confession The Storyteller Isla Traquair examines the crucial timeline with the police involved in the case and the shock of the press as they realised the woman arrested lived in the same building. Also forensic scientist Chris Gannicliffe reveals something unusual from his notes.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 4
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Police track down the CCTV from the ATM where Melanie's bank card was used and despite the poor image quality, they can see it’s a young woman using it, but it’s not Melanie. Meanwhile a new detective steps in to interview the neighbours in the building. The couple downstairs had actually heard the attack. The upstairs neighbour was harder to track down but was very helpful when police spoke to her at an upmarket new restaurant where she worked as a chef.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 3
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
The Storyteller Isla Traquair delves deeper into the emotional impact on the professionals working on the case. Pathologist Dr James Grieve, who made an exception in letting Melanie’s mother see the body despite the severe injuries, describes how he feels when working on such a tragic case. Isla also reminisces with former journalist Alison Shaw about the challenges of being a crime report and why this is a case that has always stayed with them.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 3
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
As the media begins to learn more details about the horrific murder, Melanie's mother Susan Patrick faces the cameras to make a public appeal for help. A huge influx of calls leads detectives down many paths and the investigation stretches far and wide but then in a casual conversation with police family liaison officers, Susan inadvertently delivers a clue which brings them closer to the killer.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 2
Sat, 19 Oct 2019
Discover what happened to Melanie’s step-father after he was interviewed by police and how his military background and multiple clothes changes led investigators to suspect he was involved. And the lead Forensic Scientist Chris Gannicliffe takes The Storyteller Isla Traquair through the photographs from the murder scene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 2
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
After the shock of the initial sight of Melanie Sturton’s injuries, the pathologist and forensic team continue their painstaking examination of her body and home. Every fibre and blood spot helps them piece together the trainee nurse’s final movements. Meanwhile Melanie’s family struggle to race home from Spain and before they're informed she’s been murdered, they are at the top of the list of suspects.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul Bonus 1
Fri, 11 Oct 2019
Bonus content episode with some further information from the investigation team and more from the Storyteller Isla Traquair about how this podcast came about.
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul EP 1
Wed, 09 Oct 2019
In this chilling first episode The Storyteller Isla Traquair begins her journey by meeting up with the murder victim’s mother Susan Patrick and pledging to do her best to find some answers to this motiveless crime. Susan bravely recalls the awful moment a ringing phone changed her life forever. Her mother’s instinct was strong and we learn what horrors unfolded. Sadly there was far worse to come…
The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul
Tue, 01 Oct 2019
A chilling and addictive brand new true crime podcast set in Scotland. A young woman is found face down behind her door in an upmarket area of the Granite City, Aberdeen. Her throat has been cut so deeply, it's almost severed. She was an unlikely victim, but the identity of the killer was even more shocking. The Storyteller Isla Traquair was a 19-year-old newspaper reporter at the time of the murder and now on the 20th anniversary she is retracing her steps to find out the truth behind this Murder Most Foul.
