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.
Charmain and The Prophet, a new investigative series, begins by exploring a mysterious case, offering listeners a compelling introduction to the unfolding narrative.
6 Jun 2024
13: Nineteen Years
Host Sarah Ferris and investigative journalist Emily Smith explore the nineteen-year wait for justice and the profound cost for the women who were not believed.
6 Jun 2024
12: The Trial
The accused man takes the stand during Emma's murder trial, revealing unexpected defense strategies.
6 Jun 2024
11. Collateral Damage
Reporter Sam Poling uncovers more victims as a detective explains why women reporting attacks were silenced in this compelling interview.
6 Jun 2024
10: Let Him Go
Detectives grapple with the fallout of a critical decision and the repercussions of defying orders in the ongoing investigation.
15 Mar 2024
9: The Cable
Reporter Sam Poling interviews individuals close to the investigation as the murder weapon surfaces, potentially linking it to the prime suspect in Emma's killing.
28 Feb 2024
8: This Is Not The End
Reporter Samantha Poling investigates the aftermath of sexual violence and the pursuit of justice in the ongoing hunt for Emma's killer.
28 Feb 2024
7: I Accuse
Reporter Samantha Poling confronts a prime suspect with evidence, investigating if he is Emma's killer in this interview.
28 Feb 2024
6: Secrets and Lies
Reporter Samantha Poling investigates a man with a suspicious past, uncovering secrets and lies in this interview episode.
28 Feb 2024
5: Clear My Name
Reporter Samantha Poling investigates a suspect's plea for help, questioning his trustworthiness in this "Who Killed Emma?" episode.
28 Feb 2024
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.
Who Killed Emma? is created and made by BBC Scotland on BBC Sounds.
28 Feb 2024
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 all those who trusted us to tell their stories.
Who Killed Emma? is created and made by BBC Scotland on BBC Sounds.
28 Feb 2024
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 who trusted us to tell their stories.
Who Killed Emma? is created and made by BBC Scotland on BBC Sounds.
28 Feb 2024
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 those who trusted us to tell their stories.
Who Killed Emma? is created and made by BBC Scotland on BBC Sounds.
28 Feb 2024
Introducing Who Killed Emma?
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 a 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.
Inside a recent episode
Presenting: Charmain and The Prophet
Published 5 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] In one corner, she's an excited wee girl ready for a day out with family. On another, Charmaine is a teenager, her brown eyes looking straight back. Have you not seen that one? It was in a frame in my living room, but she kept saying, well, you take that down, Mum. It's embarrassing. But I loved it. […]
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