Who Killed Emma?
5.0/5
Critic Rating
The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a clear suspect starts to emerge. CREDITS Reporter: Samantha Poling Producer: Mona McAlinden Audio Editor: Jennifer Tracey Story...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Fiona McCann • Irish Times • Sep 16, 2024
"...an investigation by one journalist that leads to an extraordinary twist. Who Killed Emma? showcases Samantha Poling’s painstaking reporting,...Who Killed Emma? is concerned with a search for justice not only for Caldwell but for all his victims, including the many who became so after police let Packer walk free...in a jaw-dropping interview, confronts him with the results of her investigation. It’s a staggering moment, changing the course of the podcast and the murder investigation..."
Score: 5
Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Apr 10, 2021
"Journalist Sam Poling and producer Mona McAlinden, who have won awards for their reporting on this case, are steadfast advocates for Caldwell, from the opening episode, where her mother, Margaret, describes her daughter’s family life, to the final one, which is crisply excoriating about how the case has been handled by the authorities."
