Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae

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Murder Trial

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Murder, mystery, justice? A compelling insight into the UK's criminal justice system.

Murder, mystery, and a search for justice. A compelling insight into the work of the police and prosecutors bringing suspects to trial at Scotland’s High Courts.

The Disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae

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Murder Trial: A Dangerous Affair: Episode 2

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A Dangerous Affair

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The trial continues, taking viewers into the inner workings of Scotland's justice system.

As the trial continues, the jury hear dramatic testimony and are asked to decide the fate of the accused, William MacDowell. Finally, the verdict is in.

The trial continues, with developments centring around the testimony of the victim's best friend and confidante. Meanwhile, the senior investigating officer retraces William MacDowell’s steps on the night in question. There is compelling testimony suggesting MacDowell attempted to create a fake alibi, and a final witness is called as the Crown's case nears conclusion

The examining and cross-examining culminates in the closing speeches, detailing key moments from the trial, damning details and startling inconsistencies, before the 15 jurors retire to decide the accused’s fate. For the family seeking justice, it’s unbearably tense, as – after decades of waiting for justice – the jury deliberates. But finally, the verdict is in.

Murder Trial: A Dangerous Affair

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The trial of one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved mysteries.

The trial of one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved mysteries - the disappearance of Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son, Andrew.

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