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The Kidnap & Murder of Lynda Spence
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The Kidnap & Murder of Lynda Spence

Apr 12, 2023
1h 30m
★ 0.0

Police uncover a Scottish woman with multiple identities and underworld links. But how did she die?

Overview

Documentary examining the mysterious disappearance of financial advisor Lynda Spence, who vanished without a trace in 2011 from her hometown of Glasgow. As the police launched their investigation, they began to uncover hidden multiple identities, links to suspected gangsters and property fraud which stretched from Glasgow to London. What followed was one of the longest murder trials in Scotland's history, but without a body, the case remained unsolved. Fast forward to April 2022 and police have reopened the search for Lynda, but will they finally find out what happened to her?

Genres

Documentary
Crime

Production Companies

Oxford Films Scotland Production
Channel 5

Cast

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Mike Edwards

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Colin Mackenzie

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Alan Buchanan

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