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BBC podcast prompts police to look again at case of serial killer Bible John

Police Scotland to re-examine notorious unsolved 1960s murders of three Glasgow women as a result of BBC series

The Guardian - UK

Police ‘assessing’ new cover-up claims over serial killer ‘Bible John’

Three women were killed in 1968 and 1969 in Glasgow and their murders have never been solved

The Independent UK

Police ‘assessing’ claims made in Bible John podcast

Three women were killed in 1968 and 1969 in Glasgow and their murders have never been solved.

The Independent UK

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True crime can be an unedifying business, so why am I drawn to writing about it?

When I started reporting on an infamous serial killer, I had to navigate my way through the genre’s ethical minefields, says author Francisco Garcia

The Guardian - UK

Notorious 'Bible John' serial killer responsible for another victim, it's been claimed

The notorious serial killed - dubbed 'Bible John' - was held responsible for the deaths of three women in Glasgow in the late 1960s - but now its believed there is a fourth victim

Daily Mirror

Grave of Renfrewshire schoolgirl raped and murdered could be exhumed by cold case cops

It is understood that Scotland's most senior prosecutor has ordered a re-examination of Pamela Hastie's murder 41 years after she was attacked walking home from school.

Glasgow Live

Rape and murder of Scots schoolgirl probed by cold case cops in bid to catch killer

Pamela Hastie was just 16 years old when she was killed while walking home from school in in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1981.

Daily Record

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Bible John podcast creator discusses claims of cover-up as police prepare to reinvestigate

Officers are investigating the claims uncovered by journalist Audrey Gillan in her BBC podcast.

Daily Record

Bible John cover-up claims probed by police after detectives allege suspect was cop's cousin

Former detectives alleged that John Irvine McInnes was ignored as a suspect by police chief Joe Beattie, as he was the cousin of his close friend and fellow cop James McInnes.

Daily Record

Bible John cop calls for case to be reopened after 'cover up' allegations

Ex-detective superintendent Robert Johnstone believes the Crown Office should order Police Scotland to carry out fresh inquiries.

Daily Record

'Bible John' who murdered three women in the 60s 'could be alive and living in Spain'

The unidentified killer dubbed 'Bible John' is believed to have murdered three young women, Patricia Docker, 25, Jemima MacDonald, 32, and Helen Puttock, 29, over a period of 18 months between 1968 and 1969 in Glasgow

Daily Mirror

Author believes serial killer Bible John is 'alive and living in north of Spain'

A Spanish crime writer believes the infamous Barrowland Ballroom killer is still alive and living in the city of Bilabo.

Daily Record

Bible John murder case: Identity of man in taxi ‘covered up by police’

Three young women were victims of the mysterious murders in the 1960s

The Independent UK

Husband of Bible John victim dies as family vow to continue looking for answers

The husband of Helen Puttock, who is thought to be the third victim of Glasgow killer Bible John, passed away at the weekend - with his family now saying they'll continue to look for answers.

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Daily Record

Husband of Bible John victim Helen Puttock dies as family vow to continue fight for justice

George Puttock never stopped looking for his partner Helen Puttock's killer, and his loved ones have promised to carry on the fight in his memory after he passed away over the weekend.

Glasgow Live

Great-granddaughter of Bible John victim hopes murder can still be solved

Jemima MacDonald was found dead near her home in Bridgeton, Glasgow in August 1969 leaving behind her three children. Now, her great-granddaughter is calling for the investigation to be reopened.

Daily Record

Great-granddaughter of Bible John victim hopes her murder can still be solved

Mum-of-three Jemima MacDonald was found battered and strangled near her home in Bridgeton, Glasgow, in August 1969.

The Guardian - UK

‘I see him walking his dog in the park’ – how serial killer Bible John traumatised Glasgow

She was a baby when her city was terrorised by the unsolved murders of three women. Now Audrey Gillan has made a podcast about the victims’ lives – and the misogyny of the police investigation

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Daily Record

Elaine C Smith takes on new role as only witness who met notorious killer Bible John

The Two Doors Down star performs a monologue as the sister of Bible John's final victim in a new BBC podcast.

Daily Record

Serial killer Peter Tobin linked to seven unsolved murders prior to his death

The serial murderer never admitted to committing the unsolved murders, but several links have been made between him and the killings.

Glasgow Live

Bible John podcast investigating Glasgow cold case murders launches on BBC Sounds

The new podcast series from BBC Scotland sheds new light one of the UK’s most infamous unsolved serial killings - the Bible John murders in Glasgow back in the 1960's.

Daily Record

New probe into infamous Bible John murders revealed police were prejudiced towards murdered women

Evidence from police reports shows how they described the victims as sexually promiscuous and as heavy drinkers whose behaviour could be blamed for their deaths.

Daily Record

Bible John victim's son begs police to relaunch Helen Puttock murder investigation

David Puttock has flown from his home in Canada in his fight for justice to catch the killer.

Edinburgh Live

The hunt for Helen Kane’s killer and potential Bible John links

Police in Scotland investigated the possibility of Bible John being connected to the murder of Helen Kane, as well as notorious serial killer Peter Tobin.

Edinburgh Live

All of Peter Tobin's known victims and the theory surrounding him being Bible John

Evil rapist and murderer Peter Tobin has struggled with ill-health for a number of years now, with reports suggesting he is suffering from cancer, but how many people's lives has he ruined forever

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