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Mar 2017
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Suicide or Murder? Episode 17

Always True Crime
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This week we return to Scotland to examine a deadly case of deception that spiralled wildly out of control directly leading to two suicides. In this tragic case, we look at how the deception began and why it continued as well as the terrible repercussions suffered by the families of all involved.

Referenceshttp://www.scotland-judiciary.org.uk/8/1497/HMA-v-Linsey-Cottonhttp://rawnewsnow.comhttp://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk
http://www.dailyrecord.co.ukhttp://www.heraldscotland.comhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34474467 https://www.davidicke.com
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk


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