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Inside Murder Trial

Inside Murder Trial

by BBC Radio Scotland

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Death of a Dog Walker: 9. Judgement Day

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Extraordinary courtroom access takes listeners uniquely inside real-life unfolding murder trials. Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each days events.

Episodes

The newest 20 of 32 episodes

  • Death of a Dog Walker: 9. Judgement Day · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 9It’s the final episode of this series of Inside Murder Trial – everything could hinge on the closing speeches of the advocates. Can either side present a compelling argument…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 8. That's Not A Hat · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 8After nearly two weeks hearing the prosecution case, the jury are now set to hear just a handful of witnesses for the defence. Tommy Ross KC explains the defence don’t need to…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 7. Saving Face · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 7The final witnesses for the prosecution are called to give evidence, but what impact will they have on proceedings? The jury is played extracts from David Campbell’s police…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 6. That Could Be Anybody · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 6The partner of the accused is rarely called by the prosecution. But today – we hear evidence from David’s wife of more than 57 years. She’s asked about his relationship with the…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 5. Two Fingers · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 5After yesterday’s revelations from the CCTV cameras, we follow more images which perhaps show someone on their way to commit the murder. But do any of the camera’s provide a…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 4. You Don’t Expect To Hear That! · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 4It’s an emotional day in court as Brian’s loved ones recall the moment their world was shattered, as they first learned that Brian was dead. And then – that he had been murdered…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 3. A Body On The Lane · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 3The discovery of a body is always a dramatic moment in court. This episode hears from the first on the scene – from neighbours, to paramedics, and police, as Brian Low is found…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 2. A Man And A Bike · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 2Having already heard about David Campbell’s temper, todays episode moves on to the relationship between him and the victim, Brian Low. The court hears that they were colleagues…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: 1. The Accused · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 1When 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…
  • Death of a Dog Walker: Trailer · 3 min · Season 3A 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…
  • Girl in the River: 10. Decision Time · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 10After 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…
  • Girl in the River: 9. The Clue's In the Water · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 9As 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…
  • Girl in the River: 8. It Wasn't Me · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 8After 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…
  • Girl in the River: 7. You Don't Have To Say Anything · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 7What did the three accused say when they were quizzed by detectives? As the prosecution case comes to a close, we hear extracts form those interviews. We learn how all three…
  • Girl in the River: 6. Curtain Twitching · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 6Did the accused really take a walk with Archie in the middle of the night? And did they really come back to the house, and start arguing? Well - this episode hears evidence form…
  • Girl in the River: 5. What Archie Saw · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 5Witnesses can come in all shapes and sizes. But in a murder trial it's rare to hear evidence from the voice of a five-year-old. In this episode, we break down the events from a…
  • Girl in the River: 4. Memory Test · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 4The police know that Caroline Glachan made her way to the River Leven on the night she was killed. So todays evidence, in which two people claim to have been with her on that…
  • Girl in the River: 3. The Long Walk · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 3When Caroline Glachan was found murder in August 1996, the police tried to piece together her last movements, working out where she was, and who she was with. In todays'…
  • Girl in the River: 2. The Trainers · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 2Day two of the trial centres on evidence from Caroline's best friend, who reveals concerns about one of the three accused. There's also evidence from a witness - potentially…
  • Girl in the River: 1. Caroline · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 1It's day one of a murder trial at Glasgow high Court. Three people stand accused of the 1996 murder of Caroline Glachan, and as the trial begins, a jury starts to learn some of…

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