True crime fans in Scotland have something gripping on the horizon. BBC Scotland has officially ordered another series of its acclaimed documentary ‘Murder Case’ — promising an unflinching look at two devastating cases that shook communities to their core.
The new three-part series, landing this autumn on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer, will delve deep into the tragic stories of charity cyclist Tony Parsons and mother-of-two Lucretia ‘Kiesha’ Donaghy.
The Vanishing Cyclist: Tony Parsons’ Haunting Disappearance
One evening in September 2017, 63-year-old Tony Parsons set out on a 104-mile charity cycle. He never made it home.
A grandfather from Tillicoultry, Tony was struck and killed by drunk driver Alexander ‘Sandy’ McKellar on the A82 near Bridge of Orchy. What followed sounds like the plot of a crime novel — but every bit of it is grim reality.
Sandy and his twin brother Robert buried Tony’s body in a shallow grave on a remote Highland estate. For three years, Tony’s family were left in limbo. The breakthrough came when Sandy confessed to his new girlfriend and led her to the grave. In a twist worthy of TV, she dropped a soft drink can into the ground to mark the spot for police.
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Detectives spent years working the case, painstakingly piecing together what happened that night. Viewers will get rare insight into how the Major Investigations Team cracked the mystery and finally brought the brothers to justice.
Kiesha Donaghy: Brutal Killing That Stunned Elgin
In November 2023, Lucretia ‘Kiesha’ Donaghy’s life was cut short in an attack described by the High Court as “exceptionally savage, frenzied and brutal.” The 32-year-old mother-of-two was found dead at her home in Elgin. She’d been bludgeoned to death by her so-called friend, Owen Grant.
Grant didn’t stop there. After the murder, he went on a reckless cocaine binge, spending hundreds of pounds while Kiesha’s family reeled from the horror.
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At Edinburgh’s High Court in 2025, Lord Scott made clear the sheer brutality of what Kiesha suffered. The new ‘Murder Case’ episode will lay bare how detectives pieced together the evidence, tracked Grant’s movements, and built the case that put him behind bars.
Bringing Families, Detectives, and Journalists Into the Frame
What sets ‘Murder Case’ apart isn’t just the grisly detail — it’s the access. The new series, filmed over two years, brings viewers behind the tape with Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team.
Vari Innes, Executive Producer at Firecrest Films, calls the access “unparalleled” — not just for the police work, but for the families’ voices too.
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Heartbroken families sharing memories of the victims.
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Reporters reflecting on covering each twist and turn.
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Detectives describing the quiet breakthroughs and gut-wrenching setbacks.
Viewers aren’t just spectators; they feel the weight these cases carry.
BBC Scotland Doubles Down on True Crime Success
‘Murder Case’ has become one of BBC Scotland’s biggest draws, combining real-life storytelling with an investigative edge that’s rare on TV these days.
David Harron, Commissioning Executive for Factual, says the series “has provided the audience with a real insight into the work of detectives.” It’s about more than morbid curiosity — it’s about showing how these high-profile crimes are solved.
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And the appetite’s only growing. There’s already talk of future seasons stretching into 2026. Each new case builds on the franchise’s reputation for handling horrific crimes with the sensitivity they deserve.
A Tough Watch, But an Important One
There’s no sugar-coating it — these stories are hard to stomach. Tony Parsons’ final ride. Kiesha Donaghy’s last moments. The aftermath for the people left behind. It’s the kind of TV that stays with you.
Still, as Vari Innes puts it, the goal is to “sensitively bring these harrowing cases to light.” True crime, done right, can remind us that behind every headline is a family still grieving, a community still scarred, and detectives who refuse to give up until they have answers.
So, when ‘Murder Case’ returns this autumn, expect more than just the who and the how. Expect the heartbreak. The long hours in interview rooms. The cold, lonely Highland nights where secrets finally surface.
And maybe, just maybe, some measure of peace for those who’ve waited too long for the truth.
