What 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 insist they had nothing to do with Caroline's death. And hear the observations of the officers tasked with obtaining their account. Then - in a dramatic twist - the prosecution announce that one of the charges in the case is set to be dropped. What does this mean for the rest of the trial? 

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

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Did 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 a witness who says she SAW them through her window. The only problem - they never mentioned seeing anything at the time. We also hear evidence from another witness who spent time talking to young Archie Wilson. And - we hear a claim that Caroline was in fear of George Graham - another man once accused of her murder. 

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

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Witnesses 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 dramatic day-5 in court, as the jury is told that a five year old boy may have witnesses the murder, and revealed who was responsible. But is he telling the truth? The court also hears from witnesses who may have seen, or heard, the suspects leaving an address and heading towards the scene of the murder. But will their evidence prove to be consistent, or pose more questions than it answers? Tommy Ross KC and journalist Jane MacSorley listen to the evidence, and provide the context behind the questions.

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

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The 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 walk, could complete the picture and reveal what exactly happened. But when the witnesses offer very different versions of events, will that throw doubt into the mind of the jury? Tommy Ross KC breaks down the events as he and journalist Jane MacSorley listen to the evidence and guide listeners through every twist and turn.

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds

When 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' evidence, two witnesses take the stand to explain that they saw Caroline on that night. One, a friend, also makes some alarming claims about one of the accused, while another witness reveals a startling sighting, and the potential that Caroline was being followed. Once again, Tommy Ross KC joins journalist Jane MacSorley to break down the days events in court and explain what's really going on.

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

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Day 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 someone who heard the attack on Caroline being carried out. And the 999 call, made by the person who found Caroline's body in the River Leven, is played to the court. There are questions about why Caroline's shoes are placed neatly on the riverbank. And theories about whether this might point to the motive behind her murder. But the day begins with evidence from a pathologist, who can explain the range of injuries Caroline sustained, and what they might reveal about the person responsible. Tommy Ross KC, joins journalist Jane MacSorley to discuss the events in court and provide an insight into the trial process.

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds

It'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 the facts about the case. First to give evidence is Caroline's mother Margaret, who casts her mind back to the last time she saw her daughter, and the tragic circumstances which led her to find out she had been killed. Also taking the stand - a police diver who recovered Caroline's body from the River Leven, and a witness who reveals that the murder was the only topic of conversation in the area in the days afterwards. Defending Advocate Tommy Ross KC joins journalist Jane MacSorley as they listen to the evidence and break down the tactics as this extraordinary trial gets under way.

Presented by: Jane MacSorley and Tommy Ross KC

A Firecrest Films Production for BBC Sounds

For 25-years, Caroline Glachan's family had no answers on why she died, or who killed her. Her body was found face down in the River Leven. The 14-year-old schoolgirl had been battered, and left for dead.

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?

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.