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Radio 5 Live,07 Apr 2025,41 mins,
67. The Case of Oscar Slater
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain StirlingContains some strong language, adult humour, some scenes of a sexual nature, some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
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Iain takes us to 1908 Glasgow, where 83-year-old Marion Gilchrist is found murdered in her Glasgow flat. A missing brooch and a fleeing spark a transatlantic manhunt, and decades of fighting for justice. But this isn't just a story of a manhunt. What unfolds is one of Scotland's most controversial trials, where prejudice, weak evidence, and a famous detective novelist collide. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk
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