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Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Murder: A Search for the Truth with international crime expert David Swindle
International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder – A Search for the Truth to Glasgow on Sunday, October 12 at the city's award winning venue, Barras Art and Design from 1.30–3.30pm. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Known for unmasking serial killer Peter Tobin and leading the now-infamous Operation Anagram, Swindle is a seasoned investigator who knows exactly how to hold a room. This isn't a theatrical retelling — it's the real story, stripped back. With over 40 years of experience, Swindle guides audiences through Britain's darkest crimes with a clarity and calm that's hard to ignore. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He's joined on stage by broadcaster and publicist Heather Suttie, whose sharp questions get to the heart of what the audience really wants to know Heather Suttie & David Swindle What's covered: Behind-the-scenes details from high-profile murder cases Insights from the Peter Tobin investigation and cold cases The psychology of killers: nature vs nurture Warning signs — can you tell who's capable of murder? And the question that won't go away — can someone commit the perfect murder? Swindle doesn't dramatise. He informs. Expect plain speaking, uncomfortable truths and the victim's story at the centre of it all. 'Too often, the killer gets the spotlight. This show is about truth, justice and the people left behind. It's always about the victims.' – David Swindle. Heather Suttie & David Swindle Suttie brings a publicist's insight and a true crime fan's curiosity — asking the questions the audience is thinking. Together, they break down each case, piece by piece. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you obsess over true crime documentaries, have a podcast queue full of unsolved cases, or want to hear how real investigators work, this is two hours you won't forget.
Edinburgh Live
31-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Top detective to reveal how serial killer Peter Tobin was led to Edinburgh prison
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A former police chief who helped bring serial killer Peter Tobin to justice is set to tell the story behind some of his most chilling cases. David Swindle was in charge of the investigation into the rape and murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk in 2006. Her body was found under the floorboards of a Glasgow church, and handyman Tobin was identified as a suspect. Swindle then set up the UK wide Operation Anagram - linking Tobin to the murders of two other young women, Vicky Hamilton and Dinah Nicol, dating back to 1991. The twisted killer died in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in October 2022, at the age of 76. At the time, he was serving a whole life term for all three murders including Angelika. Swindle who retired from Strathclyde Police at the rank of Detective Superintendent, will take to the stage later this year in Irvine, Ayrshire, for his new true crime show Murder – A Search for the Truth. Other dates across Scotland are also being planned. Swindle, who worked on hundreds of homicides in his distinguished 34-year career, has recently completed a nationwide UK tour seen by almost 170,000 people, his new live show will be at Irvine Harbour Arts Centre on November 15. The audience will be given an insight into the policing techniques deployed in a major murder investigation including the arrest of Tobin. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Swindle will also look at the psychology of killers and try and answer the question - are they born or made? He said: 'I'm excited to bring this show to Irvine. "It's the perfect setting for a face-to-face with the truth behind some of the UK's darkest crimes No drama. Just facts, cases and real consequences. "Sometimes there is too much focus on the killer and we should never ever forget the victims. For every one of these murders there's at least one victim – someone's daughter or son. It's all about the victims." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Operation Anagram used every police force across the UK to investigate Peter Tobin who was originally from Johnstone in Renfrewshire. It looked at more than 1000 leads, tracked down more than 40 places he lived and investigated any unsolved murders or missing women in those areas. Detectives narrowed the list to nine unsolved murders and missing person cases with possible links to Tobin. Operation Anagram also looked at the unsolved murders from 1968 and 1969 of young Glasgow mothers Patricia Docker, 25, Helen Puttock, 29, and Jemima MacDonald, 32, by a man dubbed Bible John by newspapers. However it found no link to Tobin. Since his retiral Mr Swindle has also helped the parents of Livingston woman Kirsty Maxwell investigate the mystery death of their daughter who fell from a balcony while holidaying in Benidorm, Spain, with friends in 2017. Tickets on sale now via
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Peter Tobin detective to reveal how cops finally caught serial killer
Retired detective David Swindle will take to the stage to talk about his biggest cases including the capture of a notorious serial killer. The former police chief who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice is to take the public behind the scenes of his most chilling cases. David Swindle was in charge of the investigation into the 2006 rape and murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk - whose body was found hidden under the floorboards of a Glasgow church - and quickly identified handyman Tobin as the prime suspect. He then set up the UK wide Operation Anagram which linked Tobin to the unsolved murders and disappearances in 1991 of two other young women Vicky Hamilton and Dinah Nicol. At the time of his death in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in October, 2022, Tobin, then 76, was serving a whole life term for all three murders including Angelika. Swindle who retired from Strathclyde Police at the rank of Detective Superintendent, will take to the stage later this year in Irvine, Ayrshire for his new true crime show Murder – A Search for the Truth. Other dates across Scotland are also being planned. Swindle, who worked on hundreds of homicides in his distinguished 34 year career, has recently completed a nationwide UK tour seen by almost 170,000 people, His new live show will be at Irvine Harbour Arts Centre on November 15. The audience will be given an insight into the policing techniques deployed in a major murder investigation including the arrest of Tobin. Swindle will also look at the psychology of killers and try and answer the question - are they born or made? He said: 'I'm excited to bring this show to Irvine."It's the perfect setting for a face-to-face with the truth behind some of the UK's darkest crimes "No drama. Just facts, cases and real consequences. 'Sometimes there is too much focus on the killer and we should never ever forget the victims. "For every one of these murders there's at least one victim – someone's daughter or son. It's all about the victims.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Operation Anagram used every police force across the UK to investigate Peter Tobin who was originally from Johnstone in Renfrewshire .It looked at more than 1000 leads, tracked down more than 40 places he lived and investigated any unsolved murders or missing women in those areas. Detectives narrowed the list to nine unsolved murders and missing person cases with possible links to Tobin. Operation Anagram also looked at the unsolved murders from 1968 and 1969 of young Glasgow mothers Patricia Docker, 25, Helen Puttock, 29, and Jemima MacDonald, 32, by a man dubbed Bible John by newspapers. However it found no link to Tobin. Since his retiral Mr Swindle has also helped the parents of Livingston woman Kirsty Maxwell investigate the mystery death of their daughter who fell from a balcony while holidaying in Benidorm, Spain, with friends in 2017.
