Who Killed Emma?

BBC Radio Scotland•www.bbc.co.uk

The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a clear suspect starts to emerge. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those who trusted us to tell their stories. Who Killed Emma? is created and made by BBC Scotland on BBC Sounds.

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13: Nineteen Years

We now know who killed Emma. But after a nineteen-year wait for justice, at what cost? We hear from the women left to pick up the pieces after years of not being believed.

Jun 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 14

12: The Trial

The man accused of killing Emma goes on trial. In a remarkable twist, the defence discard their plan of attack and the accused chooses to take the stand.

Jun 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 13

11. Collateral Damage

More victims start to contact reporter Sam Poling and it changes the entire course of her investigation. One detective reveals why many women were silenced when reporting attacks.

Jun 06, 2024•27 min•Ep. 12

10: Let Him Go

A decision with the most devastating consequences is made in the hunt for Emma's killer. And what happens to the detectives who challenge the order to let their suspect go?

Jun 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 11

9: The Cable

A dramatic twist in the hunt for Emma's killer. The murder weapon is revealed, but can it be linked to the prime suspect? And those at the heart of the inquiry start to come forward to reporter Sam Poling.

Mar 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 10

8: This Is Not The End

The sexual violence reported, the promises made and the women who wait for justice. What happens after the confrontation and what it means in the hunt for Emma's killer. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to...

Feb 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 9

7: I Accuse

Is this man Emma's killer? Sam confronts a prime suspect with her evidence. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those who trusted us to tell their stories. Who Killed Emma? is create...

Feb 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 8

6: Secrets and Lies

The conflicting stories and evidence that point towards a man with a past. Sam investigates the man she thinks she knows. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those who trusted us to ...

Feb 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 7

5: Clear My Name

A suspect comes forward asking for help, but can he be trusted? CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those who trusted us to tell their stories. Who Killed Emma? is created and made b...

Feb 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 6

4: The Woods

The isolated forest where Emma's body is found offers clues, but not the ones you might be expecting. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those who trusted us to tell their stories. ...

Feb 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 5

3: The Cafe

Disturbing night-time activity in a Glasgow cafe becomes a focus for the police. And the last phone call to Emma's mobile sets alarm bells ringing. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and al...

Feb 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 4

2: Manhunt

Police begin to prise open the secret sex lives of men across the country. One of the biggest manhunts in Scotland's history gets underway. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all those ...

Feb 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 3

1: Emma

A young woman living in Glasgow goes missing in the night. What we know about the life of 27-year-old Emma Caldwell and when she was last seen. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story Editor: Kirsty Williams Audio editing and mixing: Fraser Jackson and Kris McConnachie Executive Producers: Jennifer Tracey and Shelley Jofre Commissioning Editors: Louise Thornton and Gareth Hydes Thanks to Matt Roper Special thanks to Eamon O Connor and all th...

Feb 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 2

Introducing Who Killed Emma?

Feb 28, 2024•4 min•Ep. 1

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