Inside Murder Trial

When Brian Low was murdered on a quiet country lane in Perthshire, it required an intense police investigation. He had been out walking his dog when he was apparently gunned down. But this isn’t a place where gun crime is common. Murder is almost unheard of. And Brian had few enemies.
Over the following months, detectives speak to hundreds of witnesses, take dozens of statements, and gradually piece together a case. Their suspect is an unlikely one, a 77-year-old former gamekeeper, who lives nearby.
Now – two years after the murder – a trial is set to begin at Glasgow High Court. 15 jurors are about to hear the evidence in the case. And they’ll decide if the accused is guilty, or not.
This episode begins by hearing the case outline, and the testimony of the first witnesses to take the stand.
Inside Murder Trial is hosted by Jane MacSorley, with expert analysis from Tommy Ross KC. The series is a Firecrest Films production for BBC Scotland.

A brand new season of Inside Murder Trial is coming soon.
In ‘Death of a Dog Walker’ – Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC lead listeners through the extraordinary trial of David Campbell – a retired gamekeeper accused of shooting dead a former colleague while he was walking his dog in a quiet country lane.
But after a three week trial, will a jury find the accused guilty, or not?

After two weeks of evidence, the jury sit down for one last session. Each of the advocates reads a carefully curated closing speech - summarising all the key evidence and reminding the jury of the facts. But who will have the most compelling argument? Will any of the speeches sway jurors one way, or another? With nothing more to be said, the jury step away to deliberate in secret. When they return - the fate of the three accused will be revealed. Innocent, or guilty - do you think justice has been done?
Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC
Written and Produced by: Darrell Brown
Production Manager: Eilidh Hart
Executive Producer: Iain Scollay
Commissioning Editor: Heather Kane-Darling
A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds

As the trial draws towards a conclusion, the jury are introduced to a science lesson. Can microscopic algae, found in the River Leven, help answer the question of whether any of the accused entered the water? The jury also hears from some police officers involved in the original enquiry, finding out why the accused weren't brought before a court at the time.
And as the final witness completes their testimony, the jury are sent away, ahead of the closing speeches, and the opportunity to reach a verdict.
Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC
Written and Produced by: Darrell Brown
Production Manager: Eilidh Hart
Executive Producer: Iain Scollay
Commissioning Editor: Heather Kane-Darling
A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds

After seven days of evidence for the prosecution, it's time for the defence to lead the evidence. And they start with testimony from one of the three accused. Can their account convince the jury of their innocence? Or will the cross-examination prove to be damning?
Also taking the stand are two witnesses who support the idea that George Graham may be culpable. What value will the jury put on these claims?
Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC
Written and Produced by: Darrell Brown
Production Manager: Eilidh Hart
Executive Producer: Iain Scollay
Commissioning Editor: Heather Kane-Darling
A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds