Summary
The Army is helping Police Scotland in the search for the remains of Renee MacRae and her son, who disappeared nearly 50 years ago. William MacDowell was found guilty of their murders in 2022, but he passed away without revealing where their bodies were hidden.
Key Facts
- Renee MacRae and her son Andrew were last seen on 12 November 1976.
- Renee's car was found burning near Dalmagarry Quarry, but their bodies were not found.
- William MacDowell was convicted of their murders in 2022 but died soon after without disclosing the location of the bodies.
- The Army and National Crime Agency are supporting Police Scotland in the search for the remains.
- The exact search location has not been disclosed.
- The case has been revisited multiple times over the last 40 years, including extensive searches at Dalmagarry Quarry.
- A trial in 2022 revealed MacRae and MacDowell had an affair, leading to his conviction.
- MacDowell died from cancer and liver cirrhosis in early 2023.
