Cops and Writers Podcast
121 To Hunt A Killer! The True Crime Story Of Julie Mackay Solving The 30-Year-Old Murder / Rape of Melanie Road
Today we are going across the pond to England chatting with Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and Investigative Journalist and Podcaster Robert Murphy.
Julie Mackay retired from policing as Detective Superintendent (head of homicide teams) after a distinguished career spanning 32 years. Trained as a review officer, Senior Investigating Officer, and with a passion for putting victims first, she has continued to work in arenas that strive for improvement. Julie led the 30-year-old cold case investigation that identified the killer of Melanie Road 31 years after her murder.
From breaking exclusive news stories which resonate around the world to in-depth coverage of complex criminal court cases, award-winning Robert Murphy is at the cutting edge of television news journalism.
Rob is the presenter/producer of ‘Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy’ podcast.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Julie’s beginnings in law enforcement.
· The equipment and uniform that a female British Police officer was issued in the late 1980s.
· Julie’s distinguished law enforcement career where she retired as a Detective Superintendent.
· Julie leading the investigative team that solved a 30-year-old rape/murder case of Melanie Road.
· Robert and Julie’s co-writing the book, “To Hunt a Killer.”
· Robert’s process of interviewing Julie during the writing of the book.
· The amazing speed with which Robert wrote the book.
Check out; To Hunt a Killer: The gripping true crime story solving the Melanie Road cold case.
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Visit Rob at his website.
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Today we are going across the pond to England chatting with Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and Investigative Journalist and Podcaster Robert Murphy.
Julie Mackay retired from policing as Detective Superintendent (head of homicide teams) after a distinguished career spanning 32 years. Trained as a review officer, Senior Investigating Officer, and with a passion for putting victims first, she has continued to work in arenas that strive for improvement. Julie led the 30-year-old cold case investigation that identified the killer of Melanie Road 31 years after her murder.
From breaking exclusive news stories which resonate around the world to in-depth coverage of complex criminal court cases, award-winning Robert Murphy is at the cutting edge of television news journalism.
Rob is the presenter/producer of ‘Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy’ podcast.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· Julie’s beginnings in law enforcement.
· The equipment and uniform that a female British Police officer was issued in the late 1980s.
· Julie’s distinguished law enforcement career where she retired as a Detective Superintendent.
· Julie leading the investigative team that solved a 30-year-old rape/murder case of Melanie Road.
· Robert and Julie’s co-writing the book, “To Hunt a Killer.”
· Robert’s process of interviewing Julie during the writing of the book.
· The amazing speed with which Robert wrote the book.
Check out; To Hunt a Killer: The gripping true crime story solving the Melanie Road cold case.
Visit Julie at her website.
Visit Rob at his website.
Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!
Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.
Please visit the Cops and Writers website.
If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his
Welcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplate the TV shows we grew up with and...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?
I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.”
If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues!
Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27
Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/
Get 50% off Avenging Adam audiobook with this link!
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