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Who Killed Emma?

BBC Radio Scotland

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.

  • 14 episodes
  • Updated Jun 6, 2024

Episodes14

  • Jun 6, 2024 · 25 min

    13: Nineteen Years

    After a nineteen-year wait for justice, we now know who killed Emma. But at what cost?

  • Jun 6, 2024 · 40 min

    12: The Trial

    The man accused of killing Emma goes on trial where he chooses to take the stand.

  • Jun 6, 2024 · 27 min

    11. Collateral Damage

    More victims contact Sam Poling. What they say changes the course of her investigation.

  • Jun 6, 2024 · 33 min

    10: Let Him Go

    A decision with the most devastating consequences is made in the hunt for Emma's killer.

  • Mar 15, 2024 · 35 min

    9: The Cable

    A dramatic twist in the hunt for the killer. Those at the heart of the case come forward.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 30 min

    8: This Is Not The End

    The sexual violence reported, the promises made and the women who wait for justice.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 19 min

    7: I Accuse

    Is this man Emma's killer? Sam confronts a prime suspect with her evidence.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 37 min

    6: Secrets and Lies

    The conflicting stories and evidence that point towards a man with a past.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 13 min

    5: Clear My Name

    A suspect comes forward asking for help, but can he be trusted?

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 23 min

    4: The Woods

    The isolated forest where Emma's body is found offers clues.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 37 min

    3: The Cafe

    Disturbing night-time activity in a Glasgow cafe becomes a focus for the police.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 23 min

    2: Manhunt

    Police begin to prise open the secret sex lives of men across the country.

  • Feb 28, 2024 · 33 min

    1: Emma

    A young woman living in Glasgow goes missing in the night.