• The Ice Cream Wars

  • Nov 18 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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The Ice Cream Wars

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  • This episode unravels the bizarre and tragic true story of The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars from the 1980s. What seemed like ordinary ice cream vans was a facade for organised crime involving drugs, stolen goods, and violent turf battles. Intense fear and brutal intimidation tactics marked this period, culminating in the death of several members of the Doyle family. The wrongful conviction of Thomas Campbell and Joe Steele, who spent decades in prison before being freed, adds to the story's complexity. Despite suspicions surrounding other gangsters, including Tam McGraw, the case remains unresolved, prompting reflections on justice, power, and the impact of organised crime.


    00:00 Introduction to the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars

    00:30 The Dark Side of Ice Cream Vans

    01:18 The Doyle Family Tragedy

    02:26 The Hunt for Justice

    03:15 Doubts and New Evidence

    04:36 The Overlooked Evidence

    05:11 The Impact on the Justice System

    05:26 Glasgow's Dark Past

    06:14 The Unanswered Questions

    06:49 The Tragic Reality

    07:47 Reflecting on the Ice Cream Wars

    08:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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