Impact Podcasts
Impact podcasts create narrative investigative podcasts that shine a light on major crimes or scandals in communities covered by DC Thomson brands such as The Courier and The Press and Journal. New Series: “Who Killed Annalise?” In 2018, 22-year-old Annalise Johnstone was murdered near a Witch’s grave in Perthshire, Scotland. Nearly seven years later, her case remains unsolved. In Who Killed Annalise?, a new true crime podcast from The Courier, investigative journalist Brendan Duggan reopens the case, speaking with key figures to uncover why justice has never been served. Impact’s first season, Hunting Mr X, centred on the story of former North Sea oil diver Julian Chisholm who orchestrated a £100m cocaine deal with the Cali cartel. It was shortlisted for best podcast at the UK Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards in 2023. Season two - ’Vanished: The Arlene Fraser Murder’ - is also now available. Follow investigative journalist Dale Haslam as he uncovers what really happened in Scotland’s biggest ever missing persons case. In 1998, 33-year-old mum of two Arlene Fraser was at her home one minute - and gone the next.
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6 hours ago
6 hours ago
Through Annalise’s own personal writings, Investigative Journalist Brendan Duggan uncovers details of her troubled childhood.
He travels to her childhood home to speak with her family. But will they reveal the full story of Annalise’s life before her tragic death?
5 days ago
5 days ago
Episode 2 of 'Who Killed Annalise?' will be released Monday February 24 on all major podcast platforms.
To listen to the entire series for free download the Courier App in the link below:
https://courier-newspaper.onelink.me/sLwV/hscl030m
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Two hikers stumble upon a body in a wooded area off a country road in Perthshire. Police quickly determine this isn’t the murder scene—Annalise Johnstone was killed elsewhere.
Meanwhile, her brother, Jordan Johnstone, walks into a Dundee police station to report her missing. But detectives sense he’s withholding something.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Introducing “Who Killed Annalise?” a five-part true crime podcast series from The Courier and DC Thomson.
In 2023, Police Scotland claimed they had solved every homicide since 2013. But for the family of Annalise Johnstone, one question remains: Who Killed Annalise?
Annalise Johnstone was killed in the shadow of a witch's grave in 2018. Annalise's brother, Jordan Johnstone, and his girlfriend, Angela Newlands, were charged in connection with her brutal killing—but neither was ever convicted.
The Courier revisits the cold case of Annalise Johnstone like never before, uncovering new details and speaking with those closest to the investigation: journalists, detectives, and witnesses.
The Podcast also features interviews with Annalise’s family, which is significant given that one was once a suspect.
New episodes of Who Killed Annalise? drop weekly starting February 17, 2025. Listen ad-free and binge the full series now on The Courier app.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
25 years have passed since Arlene Fraser went missing and her killer could be out of jail soon. But Arlene's family still don't know where she is.
Arlene's sister explains how she is campaigning for a change in the law to ensure Arlene's killer can never leave jail - unless he says where her body is buried.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
As doubts emerge about some of the evidence used to jail the killer, the courts are left with no choice but to let him go.
As he returns home, all hell breaks loose, with bar brawls and bouncers getting between warring factions.
Will Arlene’s killer ever be brought to justice?
Episode 6 will be released on Monday, December 11.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Investigative journalist Dale Haslam, who spoke to Arlene's friends, family, and those who brought her killer to justice, answers your questions about the case.
Read all the questions and answers here.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Frustrated by a lack of progress, detectives turn to a lipreader in an attempt to build evidence - and strike gold.
It is enough to build a case against a key suspect, convince his friends to testify against him - all leading up to a dramatic court showdown.
Episode 5 will be released on Monday, December 4.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Introducing Vanished: A new 6-part true crime podcast series from Impact Podcasts and the DC Thomson title The Press and Journal.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Six months have passed and there is still no clear lead in the case - and Arlene Fraser is still missing.
But a new team of detectives dubbed 'the A team' arrive on the scene and make a breakthrough. Police make a key arrest - and use leverage to launch an undercover operation in a bid to snare a suspect.
Episode 4 will be released on Monday, November 27.
The team behind Impact Podcasts
Impact podcasts create narrative investigative podcasts that shine a light on major crimes or scandals in communities covered by DC Thomson brands such as The Courier and The Press and Journal.
Our first season features original reporting and exclusive interviews that unveil the incredible true story behind the biggest drugs importation in Scottish history and the man who masterminded it all – Julian Chisholm.
Original reporting came Dale Haslam who is part of the Impact team, an investigative unit at The Courier and Press and Journal.
Dale is a multi-award winning investigative reporter with more than 15 years of experience reporting on crime.
He spent more than a year researching the story of Julian Chisholm, tracking down and speaking to those who fought to bring Chisholm to justice.
This true crime podcast was co-produced by Brendan Duggan and Morven McIntyre.
Brendan Duggan is an investigative journalist and is the host of this thrilling series.
Morven McIntyre is a multi-award winning podcast producer. She has produced for major publishers across Scotland.