Episode 41: Alex Stuart

Episode 41: Alex Stuart. This week Joannagh tells us about the case of Alexandra Stuart, a young woman killed after a violent knife attack fueled by drink and drugs. Joannagh discusses the troubled background of the killer Nicholas Rogers and examines his mental health issues in the lead up to Alex's murder. Case research by Joannagh Shanks Produced by Emma Taylor & Joannagh Shanks Editing by Shaun O'Neill Music by Tribe of Noise Sources of research: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2019hcjac27.pdf?sfvrsn=0 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000jcz7/appeal-court-the-end-of-the-line https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/father-of-young-woman-stabbed-to-death-at-peebles-party-says-killer-was-driven-by-drink-and-drugs-not-mental-health-problems/ https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/man-jailed-16-years-murdering-peebles-postwoman-alex-stuart-584373 https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/crime/judges-reject-appeal-murderer-peebles-postwoman-alex-22-691096#gsc.tab=0 https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/crime/peebles-postwoman-murderers-conviction-appeal-examined-bbc-one-documentary-2857758#gsc.tab=0 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-44576520 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-44316576 https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/18069620.policeman-receives-bravery-award-tackling-peebles-murderer/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/4192371/friends-pay-tribute-to-beautiful-young-woman-22-who-died-from-fatal-injuries-in-peebles-attack-as-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder/ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/real-people/20180816/282419875084086