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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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S3 EP5: Not Proven

2025/03/17

After a stunning verdict, Brendan tracks down Annalise’s brother Jordan and investigates where the case stands today.

S3 EP4: The Trial

2025/03/10

Two suspects stand trial for Annalise’s murder. In the courtroom, shocking accusations, revelations, and contradictions emerge. A trial is supposed to bring closure. But in this case, it only raises more questions.

S3 EP3: The Brother

2025/03/03

As their investigation deepens, police begin to focus on Jordan Johnstone. He was the last known person to see Annalise alive. The evidence begins to mount.

S3 EP2: My Life by Annalise

2025/02/24

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?

S3 EP1: A Murder in Perthshire

2025/02/16

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.

Who Killed Annalise? Trailer

2025/02/13

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.

S2 EP6: The body

2023/12/11

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.

S2 EP5: Released

2023/12/04

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.

Q & A with host Dale Haslam

2023/11/30

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.

S2 EP4: The lipreader

2023/11/27

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.

Trailer: Vanished

2023/11/20

Introducing Vanished: A new 6-part true crime podcast series from Impact Podcasts and the DC Thomson title The Press and Journal.

S2 EP3: Just say nothing

2023/11/20

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.

S2 EP2: The ’concerned’ husband

2023/11/20

A crack team of detectives arrives in Elgin to investigate Arlene Fraser's disappearance - and they quickly begin to suspect her husband of foul play after a suspicious phone call. But he tries every trick in the book to the throw police off the scent - and officers are perplexed by his cast-iron alibi.

S2 EP1: Arlene

2023/11/20

How does someone just vanish? In 1998, Arlene suddenly disappears from her home in the north-east of Scotland - and she was previously known to police as a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband, Nat Fraser. Investigative journalist Dale Haslam travels to Elgin to investigate.

S1 Bonus Ep: The making of Hunting Mr X

2023/09/14

In the second of our bonus episodes, we take you behind the scenes of our true crime podcast, Hunting Mr X. In a revealing conversation, host Brendan Duggan sits down with Impact Investigations reporter Dale Haslam to uncover the extensive work that went into crafting this gripping series. Get a glimpse into the investigative process and learn about the months of dedication chasing leads and interviews that that brought Hunting Mr X to life. If you have any questions about Mr X or tips about Julian Chisholm, please email [email protected]. To read more about this case go here.