Summary
A former gamekeeper, David Campbell, has been found guilty of murdering his ex-colleague Brian Low on a remote path in Scotland. The murder initially appeared non-suspicious until forensic evidence revealed a gunshot. Campbell was convicted after a trial and will be sentenced later.
Key Facts
- David Campbell, 77 years old, was convicted of murdering Brian Low in Highland Perthshire.
- The murder took place in February 2024; CCTV cameras were disabled at the time.
- Low's death was initially thought to be non-suspicious until a shotgun pellet was found during a post-mortem examination.
- Campbell was described as having a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality by people who knew him.
- The jury reached a majority verdict after a 15-day trial and three days of deliberations.
- Low's body was found on 17 February 2024, initially thought to be a result of a fall or medical event.
- Detectives launched a murder investigation 10 days after the death was discovered.
- Campbell was arrested in May 2024, following a three-month police investigation where over 800 witnesses were interviewed, and extensive CCTV footage was reviewed.
