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Guilty or not guilty? Haunting cold cases and gripping investigations unfold as Murder suspects stand trial and victim’s families seek justice in Scotland’s High Courts.

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    Murder Trial Season 3 Episode 1 - A Deadly Obsession, Part 1
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #1 - A Deadly Obsession, Part 1

    S3:E1

    A look at one of Scotland’s most high-profile murder trials, the brutal killing of Dr Brenda Page. Nearly half a century on from his initial questioning and release, Christopher Harrisson, the victim’s ex-husband, stands accused of killing Brenda in her Aberdeen flat. Featuring remarkable access inside the courtroom, as one of the most long-awaited murder trials in Scotland’s history is finally heard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murder Trial Season 3 Episode 2 - A Deadly Obsession, Part 2
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #2 - A Deadly Obsession, Part 2

    S3:E2

    The trial continues, taking viewers deep into the inner workings of Scotland's justice system. The evidence includes first-hand testimony of the accused’s behaviour in the days surrounding the murder and the forensic findings from both past and present. The jury also hears testimony from the accused, Christopher Harrisson, before being asked to decide his fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murder Trial Season 1 Episode 1 - The Vanishing Woman, Part 1
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Vanishing Woman, Part 1

    S1:E1

    Two-part documentary about the investigation and trial of two carers accused of murdering 35-year-old Margaret Fleming and claiming benefits in her name for 16 years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murder Trial Season 1 Episode 2 - The Vanishing Woman, Part 2
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #4 - The Vanishing Woman, Part 2

    S1:E2

    Second part of the documentary about the trial that gripped a nation, As the trial continues, witnesses give dramatic testimony as Cairney and Jones stand accused of murdering Margaret Fleming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murder Trial Season 4 Episode 2 - Girl in the River, Part 2
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Girl in the River, Part 2

    S4:E2

    The fate of three defendants hangs in the balance. Two key witnesses reveal more shocking evidence, and one defendant chooses to take the stand, before the jury decide whether or not they committed murder. After 27 years of heartbreak and unanswered questions, the long-awaited verdict is finally within reach, and Caroline Glachan’s family learn the truth at last

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murder Trial Season 4 Episode 1 - Girl in the River, Part 1
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Girl in the River, Part 1

    S4:E1

    On 24 August 1996, Caroline Glachan was violently assaulted before being left in the river. Some 27 years later, Robert O’Brien, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand stand accused of her murder at the High Court in Glasgow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murder Trial Season 2 Episode 1 - A Dangerous Affair, Part 1
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #7 - A Dangerous Affair, Part 1

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murder Trial Season 2 Episode 2 - A Dangerous Affair, Part 2
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #8 - A Dangerous Affair, Part 2

    S2:E2

    As the trial continues, the jury hear dramatic testimony as they are asked to decide the fate of the accused, William MacDowell. Finally, the verdict is in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Deadly Obsession, Part 1" is the best rated episode of "Murder Trial". It scored 7.4/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/23/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Deadly Obsession, Part 2".