Unmasking a Monster: Thomas Young's Decades of Depravity
Unmasking a Monster: Thomas Young's Decades of Depravity

Unmasking a Monster: Thomas Young's Decades of Depravity

September 29, 2025 6:05pm
31:27
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Trigger Warning: This episode covers the topic of rape and domestic abuse, so listener discretion is advised.This episode of Scottish Murders focuses on Thomas Ross Young, a serial rapist and murderer active in Scotland during the 1960s and 70s. Dawn recounts Thomas’ troubled childhood, his violent marriage, and his escalating criminal behaviour. As a long-distance lorry driver, Thomas preyed on women across the UK, culminating in his conviction for the murder of Frances Barker. The episode also explores Thomas’ potential connection to other unsolved cases, including Pat McAdam's disappearance.SOURCES:Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/patmcadam/British Newspaper Archives Affiliate LinkSUPPORT US:Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurdersKo-fi - ko-fi.com/scottishmurdersMerch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurdersWebsite - scottishmurders.comTwitter - @scottishmurdersInstagram - @scottishmurderspodcastFacebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdursYouTube - @ScottishMurdersLinktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurdersCREDITS:Scottish Murders is a production of CluarantonnHosted by Dawn YoungResearched, Written and Edited by Dawn YoungProduction Company Name by Granny RobertsonMUSIC:ES_Tudor - Bonnie Grace -Ā epidemicsound

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Duration:31:27
Published:September 29, 2025 6:05pm
File Size:28.8 MB
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Trigger Warning: This episode covers the topic of rape and domestic abuse, so listener discretion is advised.This episode of Scottish Murders focuses on Thomas Ross Young, a serial rapist and murderer active in Scotland during the 1960s and 70s. Dawn recounts Thomas’ troubled childhood, his violent marriage, and his escalating criminal behaviour. As a long-distance lorry driver, Thomas preyed on women across the UK, culminating in his conviction for the murder of Frances Barker. The episode also...

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