48 Victims, One Suspect, Zero Charges: Was Peter Tobin Bible John? | The Bible John Murders

Three women vanished from Glasgow's most beloved dance hall, a city held its breath for a killer who quoted scripture and then disappeared — and the man who may have finally answered the question has already confessed to far worse. So why is the case still in the cold case files?

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

IN THIS EPISODE: Three unsolved murders in the 1960s in Glasgow, Scotland terrorized those in the area. A killer was on the loose and they were calling him Bible John. The murders are unsolved, because the man they have behind bars, Peter Tobin, some say may not, in fact, actually be Bible John. (The Bible John Murders) *** It is said that Saint Catherine Of Alexandria courageously confronted 50 pagan philosophers and was sentenced to death. But some wonder if she ever even existed. (Catherine of Alexandria) *** Why are some people so afraid of black cats? Could there be a rational reason behind it, or is it silly made-up nonsense? (Black Cat Fears) *** Would you be willing to buy a home that you knew was built on the site of a demolished, haunted mental asylum? One Detroit suburb is about to find out if people will. (Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.963 = Show Open
00:03:00.520 = The Bible John Murder Mystery
00:21:38.241 = Black Cat Fears ***
00:30:52.463 = Catherine of Alexandria
00:36:27.360 = Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for One Dollar ***
00:43:20.649 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Bible John Murder Mystery” by Fiona Guy: (link no longer available)
“Black Cat Fears” by Kimberly Lin: https://tinyurl.com/uzcltwx
“Catherine of Alexandria” by A. Sutherland: (link no longer available)
“Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1” by Brett Tingley: https://tinyurl.com/qqjnoox
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Originally aired: October 25, 2018