Who Killed Annalise?
In 2018, 22-year-old Annalise Johnstone was murdered in the shadow of a Witch’s grave in Perthshire, Scotland. Her death triggered one of the largest investigations in Perthshire and Tayside history. Yet, almost seven years later, her murder remains unsolved—and forgotten Almost seven years later, Annalise Johnstone is one of Scotland’s forgotten unsolved murders. Why has her cold case remained unsolved? In Who Killed Annalise?, a new true crime podcast from The Courier, investigative journalist Brendan Duggan reopens the case, speaking with journalists, detectives, and witnesses to lift the lid on this long-forgotten tragedy. For the first time, Annalise’s family breaks their silence—which is critical given that suspicion would fall on one of them. Join Investigative journalist Brendan Duggan in one of the only Scottish true crime podcasts as he asks; why is Annalise’s murder unsolved, where is the missing murder weapon and who was the family member who dumped Annalise body?
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Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
1 min
Introducing “Who Killed Annalise?” a five-part true crime podcast series from The Courier and DC Thomson.
In 2023, Police Scotland claimed they had solved every homicide since 2013. But for the family of Annalise Johnstone, one question remains: Who Killed Annalise?
Annalise Johnstone was killed in the shadow of a witch's grave in 2018. Annalise's brother, Jordan Johnstone, and his girlfriend, Angela Newlands, were charged in connection with her brutal killing—but neither was ever convicted.
The Courier revisits the cold case of Annalise Johnstone like never before, uncovering new details and speaking with those closest to the investigation: journalists, detectives, and witnesses.
The Podcast also features interviews with Annalise’s family, which is significant given that one was once a suspect.
New episodes of Who Killed Annalise? drop weekly starting February 17, 2025. Listen ad-free and binge the full series now on The Courier app.
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
25 min
Two hikers stumble upon a body in a wooded area off a country road in Perthshire. Police quickly determine this isn’t the murder scene—Annalise Johnstone was killed elsewhere.
Meanwhile, her brother, Jordan Johnstone, walks into a Dundee police station to report her missing. But detectives sense he’s withholding something.
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
28 min
Through Annalise’s own personal writings, Investigative Journalist Brendan Duggan uncovers details of her troubled childhood.
He travels to her childhood home to speak with her family. But will they reveal the full story of Annalise’s life before her tragic death?
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
25 min
As their investigation deepens, police begin to focus on Jordan Johnstone.
He was the last known person to see Annalise alive. The evidence begins to mount.
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
30 min
Two suspects stand trial for Annalise’s murder. In the courtroom, shocking accusations, revelations, and contradictions emerge.
A trial is supposed to bring closure. But in this case, it only raises more questions.
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
38 min
After a stunning verdict, Brendan tracks down Annalise’s brother Jordan and investigates where the case stands today.