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  • Signs of Murder

  • A Small Town in Scotland, a Miscarriage of Justice and the Search for the Truth
  • By: David Wilson
  • Narrated by: David Wilson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
  • 3.6 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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From the UK's leading criminologist comes the true story of Margaret McLaughlin and the man he believes was fitted up for her murder.

Before David Wilson became the UK's pre-eminent criminologist, he was just a young boy growing up in the Scottish town of Carluke. When he was a child, the brutal murder of a young woman rocked this small community, but very quickly a man was arrested for the crime, convicted and put behind bars. For most, life slowly carried on - case closed. 

But there were whispers in the town that the wrong man was imprisoned. Over the years, these whispers grew louder, to the point that any time David would visit, he'd be asked in hushed tones, 'What are you going to do about the Carluke Case?'

Carluke believed the real killer had evaded justice. A murderer was still on the loose.

Forty years later, it's time for David to return home, and find out the truth.
©2020 David Wilson (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK
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"Enthralling...will leave true crime readers with more to ponder than they bargained for." (The Herald)

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A brother’s declaration of love for his sisters & a thrilling re-investigation of a murder

As a fan of David Wilson’s work, this was my favourite so far. A personal journey, complete with all histories & contexts & criminological theories relevant to the crime, the place & time it took place & a review of the original investigation. This was not just a thorough re-investigation, but a telling of that story that incorporated women’s voices in a way I have not often heard, & challenges society to do better. The acknowledgements at the end brought tears to my eyes, & the respect David Wilson has for his sisters & the victim are on beautiful display throughout this book. I highly recommend this!

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