Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guilty
Summary
A retired detective who helped defend Michael Ross during his murder trial now believes Ross is guilty. Ross was convicted in 2008 for the 1994 murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood in a restaurant in Kirkwall, Orkney. A new documentary series revisits the case with fresh evidence and interviews.Key Facts
- Shamsuddin Mahmood was shot in the head in a restaurant in Kirkwall, Orkney, in 1994.
- Michael Ross was 15 at the time of the murder but was not initially charged due to lack of evidence.
- Ross, later joined the Army and worked as a sniper, was convicted in 2008 and sentenced to life in prison.
- A new witness came forward in 2006, which led to Ross’s arrest and trial.
- Ross’s father, Eddy, was found guilty of not disclosing he had the same bullets as those used in the crime.
- A BBC documentary series, "The Man in the Mask: An Orkney Murder," explores the case in detail.
- The series includes interviews with key witnesses and previously unheard recordings of Ross.
- The detective who assisted Ross's defense now believes Ross is guilty after reviewing new information.
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