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Unprecedented access to the murder trial related to one of Scotland鈥檚 most notorious unsolved mysteries - the disappearance of Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew.

A look into the heart of the long-awaited murder trial related to one of Scotland鈥檚 most notorious unsolved mysteries - the sudden, unexpected disappearance of Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew, and the Scottish criminal justice system鈥檚 46-year quest for justice. Nearly half a century on, William MacDowell, a senior member of staff at Renee鈥檚 husband鈥檚 construction firm, stands accused of killing the young mother and son, disposing of their bodies and concealing these crimes for decades.

With remarkable access to the courtroom, one of the most long-awaited murder trials in Scotland鈥檚 history is finally heard.聽This documentary puts viewers in the jury box alongside the 15 ordinary members of the public who must decide the fate of the accused, as the prosecution and defence advocates set out and defend their cases, detailing their contrasting interpretations of the dramatic twists and turns of this shocking, confounding case.

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Sat 17 Aug 2024 00:35

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Director Matt Pinder
Executive Producer Iain Scollay
Executive Producer Vari Innes
Production Company Firecrest Films Ltd

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