The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming

Murder Files Unsealed

The episode provides a detailed account of the tragic case of Margaret Fleming, a young woman with learning difficulties who disappeared and was later found to have been murdered by her supposed caregivers, Edward Cairney and Avril Jones. The text recounts Margaret’s early life and struggles with learning, her strained relationship with her family, and her eventual placement in the care of Cairney and Jones. The sources detail the investigation into Margaret’s disappearance, including the numerous attempts by Cairney and Jones to cover their tracks, and the eventual discovery of the letters fraudulently written in Margaret’s name. The story highlights the impact of Margaret’s tragic fate on those who knew her, particularly her former teacher who laments the fact that she was forgotten by the world.