We hear the closing speeches. Lord Armstrong invites the jury to retire and begin their deliberations. Will they find William MacDowell guilty of murdering his lover and their son?
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9. The man with the Mexican styled moustache
Defence witness, Dr Gamblin, who was Renee’s GP gives evidence about an encounter outside his practice that has haunted him for over 40 years.
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8. It must have slipped by mind
Fresh evidence is presented surrounding a clandestine meeting months before Renee and Andrew disappeared. There is an offer of money for a job that needs doing.
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7. I deny any association with Mrs. MacRae
We hear from the accused, 80 year old William MacDowell, about his illicit affair with Renee and how he regularly treated her.
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6. A Walking Dead Man
Five days after Renee and her son Andrew vanish, the accused makes a most unusual and urgent request for his company car which he is forced to return having being sacked.
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