David Wilson’s Crime Files: Cold Cases

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David Wilson's Crime Files: Series 3 - Cold Cases: A Guilty Conscience

A Guilty Conscience

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Criminologist David Wilson explores what it means to live with a guilty conscience.

Criminologist David Wilson explores the concept of guilt by examining the case of a missing girl from 1957.

In this episode, David travels to Coatbridge, South Lanarkshire, to explore the case of Moira Anderson, who vanished during a blizzard in 1957. He discovers a dark family secret and discusses what it means to live with a guilty conscience. He meets Sandra Brown, a child protection campaigner and author who has a personal link to Moira Anderson’s disappearance. Sandra recalls her memories of Coatbridge from the 1950s and tells David about the family secrets which have affected the trajectory of her life.

Consultant forensic psychologist Vicky Thakordas-Desai talks to David about the psychology of guilt, how it might manifest itself in people, and what factors might lead a person to confess to their crimes.

David’s final guest is Dr Dan Rusu, who has researched murderers and how they integrate into society after serving life sentences for their crimes. They discuss how these criminals handle their past, and if it is possible for them to be forgiven by the community.

David Wilson's Crime Files: Series 3 - Cold Cases

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Professor David Wilson and guests discuss Scottish crimes.

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