TV series
When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?
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Episode 1
When a historic murder case in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true crime podcast, fearless detective Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up the cold case review.
Guest stars Rian Gordon, Josh Whitelaw, Layla Kirk, Ron Donachie, Richard Conlon, Zara Janjua, James Uphill, Christopher McPhillips
Episode 2
With suspects under attack, Karen's cold case review becomes a live investigation. Is someone out for revenge for Rosie's death, or trying to ensure that the truth remains hidden?
Guest stars Barrie Hunter, Rian Gordon, Josh Whitelaw, Layla Kirk, Ron Donachie, Nalini Chetty, Mhairi Waddell, Amy Conachan
Episode 3
Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible - with everything at stake, will she finally find Rosie's killer and achieve justice after 25 years?
Guest stars Milliana Dale, Craig McDougall, Shyvonne Ahmmad, Marianne McIvor, Michael MacKenzie
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Lauren LyleDI Karen Pirie
Chris JenksDC Jason Murray
Zach WyattDS Phil Parhatka
Emer KennyRiver Wilde
Rakhee ThakrarBel Richmond
Ariyon BakareAlex Gilbey Snr
Michael ShaefferWeird Mackie Snr
Stuart BowmanChief Superintendent Lawson
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