Crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to The Tolbooth Stirling on Friday20th March 2026 from 7.30pm- 9.45pm .
Known for unmasking serial killer Peter Tobin and leading the now-infamous Operation Anagram, David Swindle is a seasoned investigator who knows exactly how to hold a room. This isn’t a theatrical retelling — it’s real, it's raw and powerful stuff. With over 40 years of experience, Swindle guides audiences through Britain’s darkest crimes with a clarity and calm that’s hard to ignore.
He’s joined on stage by Forensic Scientist Carol Rogers a lot of you will know from her vital, challenging expert role regarding the murder of Angelika Kluk and amazing cold case work she continues to be involved in. On stage with David and Carol will be broadcaster Heather Suttie, who will interview David and Carol in a media briefing / documentary format.
It would be a crime to miss this powerful truth searching evening with two high profile experts speaking about:
● Behind-the-scenes details from high-profile murder cases
● Insights from the Peter Tobin investigation and cold cases
● The psychology of killers: nature vs nurture
● Warning signs — can you tell who’s capable of murder? Early Intervention?
● How Forensics and Policing has changed and continues to change over the years
And the question that won’t go away — can someone commit the perfect murder?
Swindle doesn’t dramatise. He informs. Expect plain speaking, uncomfortable truths and the victim’s story at the centre of it all.
“Too often, the killer gets the spotlight. This show is about truth, justice and the people left behind. It’s always about the victims.” – David Swindle.
If you obsess over true crime documentaries, have a podcast queue full of unsolved cases, or want to hear how real investigators work, this is two hours you won’t forget.
