Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming

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The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming

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Murder Trial: The Disappearance Of Margaret Fleming

Murder Trial: The Vanishing Woman: Episode 2

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The trial continues as Cairney and Jones stand accused of murdering Margaret Fleming.

Second part of the documentary about the trial that gripped a nation, As the trial continues, witnesses give dramatic testimony as Cairney and Jones stand accused of murdering Margaret Fleming.

As the murder trial that gripped a nation continues, this second episode takes viewers deep into the inner workings of Scotland's justice system.

The episode begins with the testimony of Jean McSherry – former partner of Margaret’s father, Derick Fleming - who takes the stand in Glasgow’s High Court. Jean reveals to prosecutor Iain McSporran QC that she lost touch with Margaret when the accused Edward Cairney and Avril Jones became her carers.

This episode also features senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Paul Livingstone, who revisits Margaret’s eerily derelict home in Seacroft, Inverkip. There is also dramatic testimony from Inverkip local Paul Neeson, as well as Margaret’s former school teacher, Jacqueline Cahill.

As the Crown’s case closes, Edward Cairney takes the stand to give evidence and claims that he's incapable of harming a lady. However, during cross-examining by Iain McSporran QC, when inconsistencies in his story are drawn out, Cairney explodes, claiming there is nothing sinister in anything they’ve done.

As closing speeches are delivered by the prosecution and defence, and the jury retire to consider the charges, Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming concludes with Cairney and Jones discovering their fate on verdict day.


Murder Trial: The Vanishing Woman

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The investigation and trial of two carers accused of murdering Margaret Fleming.

Two-part documentary about the investigation and trial of two carers accused of murdering 35-year-old Margaret Fleming.

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