Cop who helped catch Peter Tobin to bring show to Glasgow
David Swindle, known for unmasking serial killer Peter Tobin and leading Operation Anagram, will present Murder: A Search for the Truth on October 12 at Barras Art and Design from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Tickets are on sale now for £24, plus a booking fee, and are available via Eventbrite.
With more than 40 years of experience, Swindle is known for guiding audiences through some of Britain's darkest crimes.
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Swindle will be joined on stage by broadcaster and publicist Heather Suttie.
She is expected to ask probing questions that resonate with the audience's interests.
The show will cover a range of topics, including behind-the-scenes details from high-profile murder cases, insights from the Peter Tobin investigation, the psychology of killers, and whether someone can commit the perfect murder.
Swindle said: "Too often, the killer gets the spotlight.
"This show is about truth, justice, and the people left behind.
"It's always about the victims."
For those intrigued by true crime documentaries, podcasts filled with unsolved cases, or simply curious about the workings of real investigations, this show promises to be an unforgettable two-hour experience.
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