Murder She Spoke Joannagh Shanks & Emma Taylor

Episode 115: Jenny Methven

This week Emma brings us the story of Jenny Methven, an 80 year-old widow who was killed in February 2012. Jenny had been the victim of a shocking attack and sadly succumbed to her injuries.
Emma gives us details of the Police investigation, including appeals for information from the public, features on Crimewatch and of rewards offered for information.
Emma also tells us of the shocking direction the investigation would take as someone close to the family was arrested as the prime suspect.

Case research by Emma Taylor
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise

Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

Sources of research:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/339627/Suicide-letter-of-Jenny-murder-accused

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13066153.man-faces-trial-pensioner-murder/

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20201110/281487868874037

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/340964/Mum-s-murder-was-an-act-of-betrayal

https://www.scotsman.com/news/jenny-methven-murder-my-mums-killer-was-just-like-a-brother-to-me-2512136

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/169722/perthshire-murderer-declared-bankrupt/

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/life-sentence-jenny-methvens-killer-2728355

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13087546.methven-murderer-abandons-appeal-conviction/

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20141103/282827894422846

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-36246544

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13070049.lies-spiralled-net-closed-killer/

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Episode 114: Kenneth George Jones

This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Kenneth George Jones, who went missing from his home in Glenrothes, Fife in November 1998.
Kenneth has been missing for 25 years, with no apparent reason to leave and no indication of foul play.
Joannagh discusses the steps taken to help locate Kenneth, included age progresed photos due to the time elapsed since his disappearance.
We also hear about the diffculty faced by his family due to the lack of information on Kenneth's whereabouts and with there having been a number of cases where remains were found nearby, which were ultimately unrelated.
If anyone has seen Kenneth, you can contact Missing People anonymously by calling 116 000 - calls are untraceable - or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact police on 101.

Case research by Joannagh Shanks
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise
Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

Sources of research:

https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/kenneth-jones-99-000956#

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12345654.couple-make-plea-for-return-of-missing-son/

https://www.thenational.scot/news/14898927.remains-in-park-still-not-identified/

https://www.scotsman.com/news/mother-told-bones-in-fife-park-may-be-missing-son-1498164

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/306427/new-appeals-families-missing-men-prepare-anniversary/

https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/kenneth-jones-family-of-missing-glenrothes-teenager-renew-appeal-20-years-on-from-his-disappearance-215571

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18535769.unsolved-names-faces-scotlands-missing-people/

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/glenrothes-remains-do-not-belong-to-missing-men-allan-bryant-and-kenneth-jones-2993755

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-59672923

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/1630159/police-confirm-fife-remains-not-those-of-allan-bryant-jr-or-kenneth-jones/

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Episode 113: Netta Fornario

This week Emma brings us the mysterious story of Netta Fornario, who was found dead on the isle of Iona in November 1929.
Emma talks of Netta's fascination with the spiritual and occult and of the odd behaviour she displayed during her time on Iona.
We also hear of the peculiar scene where Netta was found, leading to further suspicion around occult practices.
Emma tells us of the speculation around a cleansing ritual gone wrong and also of marks on the body that may suggest a more sinister end.

Case research by Emma Taylor
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise

Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

Sources of research:

https://beccamcallisternews.wordpress.com/2020/04/21/fior/

https://www.strangehistory.net/2013/02/27/the-mostly-lost-writings-of-netta-fornariomac-tylermarie-fornario/

https://viewfromthebighills.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-terrible-case-of-healing-death-of.html

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/555841/strange-1920s-death-iona-scotland-nora-emily-fornario

https://www.shetlandarts.org/blog/the-mysterious-death-of-netta-fornario

https://medium.com/@anncarney51/the-strange-death-of-netta-fornario-b4d6817d7e6f

https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/occult/netta-fornario-ionas-occult-mystery/

https://www.historicmysteries.com/netta-fornario/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191667869/marie-emily-fornario

https://journalnews.com.ph/a-mystical-island-and-the-mysterious-death-of-the-occultist-netta-fornario/

https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2011/06/20/review-gothic-magic/

Episode 112: James 'Jimmy' Hassard

This week Joannagh tells us about the case of James 'Jimmy' Hassard, who was found dead in the village of Caol, near Fort William, on 18 February 1989.
Joannagh tells us how, although Jimmy had suffered injuries consistent with an assault, there was no apparent motive for the crime.
We hear of the long investigations spanning many decades and the appeals made by tthe Police through the years.
Joannagh also tells of the lines of inquiry the police still wish to follow in the hope of finally solving this crime.

Case research by Joannagh Shanks
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise
Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

Sources of research:

https://visitfortwilliam.co.uk/pages/the-village-of-caol-in-fort-william-075a44c2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005085/19900118/239/0002

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003741/19890410/005/0005

https://www.ambaile.org.uk/asset/18077/#:~:text=The%20first%20houses%20in%20Caol,be%20seen%20in%20the%20background.

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000578%2F19890220&page=5&article=094&stringtohighlight=james+hassard+caol

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13146115.police-still-baffled-1989-murder-highlands/

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3965208/jimmy-hassard-highlands-murder/

https://www.scotsman.com/news/police-to-re-open-james-hassard-murder-files-1704722

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11451559

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11396668

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11283902

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19910218/041/0003

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Bonus Episode: Interview with Pat Wertheim

In this special bonus episode, Emma and Joannagh speak with Pat Wertheim, an expert in fingerprint analysis techniques, who became involved in the trial of Shirley McKie.
Shirley McKie was a Detective Constable with Strathclyde Police who was suspended from duty and charged with perjury following findings in the case of Marion Ross, covered in Episode 111.
Pat talks of his backround with fingerprint analysis and goes into detail of how his testimony was key to Shirley McKie's defence.



Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise

Episode 111: Shirley McKie

This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Shirley McKie, previously alluded to in Episode 108: Marion Ross.
We hear how, during the murder investigation of Marion Ross in which Detective Constable Shirley McKie was assigned, events occurred which would result in Shirley herself being investigated.
Joannagh describes how Shirley fought to prove her innocence by engaging experts who would cast doubt on the evidence against her and ultimately on key evidence of the Marion Ross investigation.

Case research by Joannagh Shanks
Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks
Editing by Joannagh Shanks
Music by Tribe of Noise
Murder She Spoke Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/@MurderSheSpokePod

Sources of research:

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=b5e986a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=739286a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=9be186a6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/jul/09/mondaymediasection4

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/apr/18/ukcrime.features11

http://www.shirleymckie.com/index.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/605129.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_mckiereport.pdf

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/04_05_06_precogone.pdf

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/4986570.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/684563.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/343940.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1885505.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2193058.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3346933.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3606151.stm

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