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In August 2001, 34-year-old Anne Nicoll set out for an evening walk with her dog, Sophie, on Dundee Law, a familiar route she often took. When she didn’t return home, concern quickly turned to alarm, and a search led to the devastating discovery of her body.
What began as a quiet evening spiralled into a chilling murder investigation, uncovering a shocking culprit in the heart of the community.
The events that followed would not only devastate Anne’s loved ones but leave a mark on Dundee’s history forever, with another local woman, Linda McDonald, narrowly escaping with her life.
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The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
References:
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Carron, J. (2022, July 18). Law Hill murder memorial. Secret Scotland. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://secretscotland829724255.wordpress.com/2022/07/18/law-hill-murder-memorial/
Children kept indoors as locals huddle to discuss tragedy on hill. (2001, August 4). Aberdeen Press and Journal, 7.
Cooper, M. & Tayside MAPPA Strategic Oversight Group. (2019). Multi-agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Significant Case Review: Prisoner Z. In Angus Council. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.angus.gov.uk/sites/angus-cms/files/2019-11/MAPPA-PrisonerZ_1.pdf
Cowie, L. (2022, August 5). I forgive the man who tried to murder me. BBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-62377609
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Dundee killer to stay in prison after home release attack. (2022, August 9). BBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-62469847
Dundee killer who tried to murder second woman will stay in jail. (2024, October 28). BBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpdnqr2gpo
Justice secretary says sorry to woman attacked by convicted killer. (2020, February 26). BBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-51651104
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