Case 202: Moira Anderson
On Saturday, February 23 1957, 11-year-old Moira Anderson set out in a blizzard to run a quick errand. When she failed to return home, locals in her hometown of Coatbridge, Scotland began searching the area for any sign of her. But Moira was never found and with few leads, the investigation into her disappearance quickly faltered.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments (16)
Where is today's Crime Interrupted episode?
Op Middleham is out, it is the last one for this series.
It just seems inconceivable that there were in excess of 120 formal complaints against Alexander Gartshore for sexual assaults but apart from a ridiculously short sentence for rape of a 13 yo he got away with it all. I hate to think of how many lives were damaged and ruined by him and others in that village. A very interesting but disturbing episode.
I recently heard this case on Deathbed Confessions, where they covered Sandra trying to get her father to confess (obviously by the name) so I didn't know any of the specifics of the case. It was surreal to hear about it in the two different points of view and what a sad ending for everyone all around. It is a case that should have easily been solved.
I am so angry. They let a predator go loose in their village! And what's with a 18 sentence months for the rape of a child? And a refusal to prosecute? Grrrrrr.
Don’t forget he was a nice guy and dropped old ladies off at their doors *eyeroll*
Given I'm from Scotland, it's nice to hear a Scottish case. A terrible and harrowing story.
Wow. Excellent episode CF team.
What a sick bastard. And so many people covered for him. They are just as guilty as he is. I hope their guilt eats them alive.
I loved the way this was written, so different. I can’t even imagine how many young girls were molested by him, how disgusting. Rest In Peace Moira.
Gripping, harrowing, awful. Thanks for another fascinating and illuminating case, gang.
Early release, sweet! Perfect to end my work week. I usually save the Saturday episodes for during the week.
Man, this case is awful for so many reasons. So much trauma for so manny people because of one man.
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Thank you team!
Omg a day early woooooo!!!