Who Killed Emma?

About 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 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.

Publisher

BBC Radio Scotland

Category

society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2024

Latest episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Presenting: Charmain and The Prophet

   Charmain and The Prophet, a new investigative series, begins by exploring a mysterious case, offering listeners a compelling introduction to the unfolding narrative.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   6 Jun 2024

   12: The Trial

   The accused man takes the stand during Emma's murder trial, revealing unexpected defense strategies.

4. 

   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.

5. 

   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.

6. 

   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.

7. 

   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

14. 

    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.

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    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.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

305 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

1,858 ratings

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