Inside Murder Trial

Introducing... Inside Murder Trial

As a 46-year-old cold case goes to trial to discover who killed Renee and Andrew MacRae?

13 Sep 2024,·2 mins

1. Well Ablaze

Day one of this extraordinary trial at which you have a front row seat in the courtroom.

20 Sep 2024,·30 mins

2. A Perfect Place to Hide a Body

Renee’s estranged husband testifies. The accused, MacDowell, was his employee.

20 Sep 2024,·36 mins

3. The Family Secret

Renee’s only sibling gives evidence and the secret Renee never shared with her.

20 Sep 2024,·28 mins

4. Everything is Helpful

We hear from the Crown's key witness, Renee’s closest friend and confidante.

20 Sep 2024,·31 mins

5. Tell the Man to Go and Boil his Head

The wife of the accused, William MacDowell, takes the witness stand.

20 Sep 2024,·38 mins

6. A Walking Dead Man

Evidence concerning a most unusual and urgent request by the accused is heard.

27 Sep 2024,·31 mins

7. I deny any association with Mrs. MacRae

We hear from the accused about his affair with Renee and his treatment of her.

27 Sep 2024,·40 mins

8. It must have slipped by mind

A damning note, sent to Police 29 years after Renee and her son vanish, is considered.

27 Sep 2024,·28 mins

9. The man with the Mexican styled moustache

Renee’s GP gives evidence about an encounter that has haunted him for decades.

27 Sep 2024,·31 mins

10. The Verdict

We hear the closing speeches and the 15 members of the jury reach their verdict.

27 Sep 2024,·40 mins