Murder

Forensic teams leave a murder scene (stock pic)

Domestic Homicide Review

Homicides rise by almost a fifth but remain Scotland’s fourth-lowest on record

Two-thirds of women were killed by a partner or ex-partner

Man appears in court accused of murdering 17-year-old in Glasgow

Two women killed a cult leader - here's why they've been allowed to walk free

The man can now be named as William, known as Billy, Watson from the local area.

The man can now be named as William, known as Billy, Watson from the local area.

Police name murder victim after fatal shooting in Armadale as murder probe launched

Forensics in the woods in Castlemilk

Forensics in the woods in Castlemilk

Glasgow High Court

Two on trial accused of killing man before dumping remains across west of Scotland

Brian Low was found on a remote path in rural Perthshire

Brian Low was found on a remote path in rural Perthshire

TV review: Murder Trial raises some big questions

Second man appears in court over 'murder' of Motherwell teenager

Photo of the suspect, widely reported to be Sharif Ahmadzai (centre), being led out of the Athens Court House complex in Kypseli, Athens, where he appeared accused of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross and disposing of her body in a suitcase. The

Photo of the suspect, widely reported to be Sharif Ahmadzai (centre), being led out of the Athens Court House complex in Kypseli, Athens, where he appeared accused of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross and disposing of her body in a suitcase. The

Man accused of killing Scottish aid worker appears in court on homicide charge

Vikki Soloman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

Vikki Soloman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

Police watchdog to probe officers contact with Edinburgh mother before her killing

Vikki Soloman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

Vikki Soloman was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

Man charged with murdering ex-partner in Edinburgh found dead in prison

Police launch murder investigation after man found dead in Glasgow close

INVESTIGATION: Police outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor in Dartmoor.

INVESTIGATION: Police outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor in Dartmoor.

Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' say Counter Terrorism Police

Gabriel Brown, 35, was found guilty of murder and attempt to defeat the ends of justice

Gabriel Brown, 35, was found guilty of murder and attempt to defeat the ends of justice

Dumfries and Galloway

Man 'possessed by spirit' convicted of cannibalistic murder

Police activity in Rotherham, thought to be in connection with the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation. Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they

Police activity in Rotherham, thought to be in connection with the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation. Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they

Man seen loading ‘wooden stick’ into car at 'address linked to' Ann Widdecombe murder

Kieran Lindsay and Marshall Strachan

Kieran Lindsay and Marshall Strachan

Glasgow High Court

Two men convicted of 'brutal' murder of John Taylor in Kilwinning

Glasgow High Court

Teen admits chasing and stabbing 16-year-old to death on Scottish beach

The High Court in Glasgow

The High Court in Glasgow

Woman given 21-year jail sentence for savage murder of neighbour

Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information in relation to the murder of Nicholas Gordon at Holywood Road, Belfast on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information in relation to the murder of Nicholas Gordon at Holywood Road, Belfast on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

Two arrested in Scotland on suspicion of Belfast murder

Murder inquiry launched following the death of Alan Lawson in Ayrshire

Murder inquiry launched following the death of Alan Lawson in Ayrshire

Man jailed for life after torturing Alan Lawson to death in Ayrshire

John McNab was found injured on Great Junction Street and died at the scene

John McNab was found injured on Great Junction Street and died at the scene

Edinburgh High Court

Teen convicted of murder in Edinburgh while on bail for separate knife attack

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Glasgow

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Glasgow

Murder investigation launched after 'suspicious' death of Scots woman

Simon Roberts, 38, and Sean McKie, 37, pounced on Malcolm McCandlish, 43, in Irvine, Ayrshire, in September 2024.

Simon Roberts, 38, and Sean McKie, 37, pounced on Malcolm McCandlish, 43, in Irvine, Ayrshire, in September 2024.

Two men 'itching for fight' celebrated after murdering Scots dad in street attack

Craig Hamilton's death is being treated as murder by police

Craig Hamilton's death is being treated as murder by police

Glasgow sheriff court

Man from Fort William appears in court charged with murder of Glasgow man

Campbell Scott's body was found in a forest in February, 2025, days after going missing in the capital, Nairobi.

Campbell Scott's body was found in a forest in February, 2025, days after going missing in the capital, Nairobi.

Major update in investigation into Scots businessman's murder in Kenya

Luca Spada is arrested

Luca Spada is arrested

An ambulance driver is accused of murdering six people - is he Italy's Lucy Letby?

Police Scotland are treating the death as suspicious.

Police Scotland are treating the death as suspicious.

Murder investigation launched after 49-year-old found dead in Glasgow

A new podcast series has spoken to relatives of a number of women involved in sex work (stock pic)

A new podcast series has spoken to relatives of a number of women involved in sex work (stock pic)

Families seek answers over unsolved murders of Glasgow women

Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, Perthshire.

Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, Perthshire.

Glasgow High Court

Former gamekeeper guilty of murdering ex-colleague with shotgun

An artist's impression of the burial event

An artist's impression of the burial event

Iron Age evidence from mystery burial reveals grisly mass killing of women & children

There was a heavy police presence in the area.

There was a heavy police presence in the area.

Man arrested following death of 61-year old on Glasgow street

Detectives are appealing for information and additional police patrols are taking place in the area

Detectives are appealing for information and additional police patrols are taking place in the area

Glasgow murder probe launched after 61-year-old dies in ‘targeted’ incident

Glasgow High Court

Glasgow High Court

Glasgow High Court

Murder suspect 'covered doorbell camera with tape' on day of alleged shooting

A 13-year-old allegedly took part in a brutal pre-meditated murder - and walked free

A 13-year-old allegedly took part in a brutal pre-meditated murder - and walked free

A 13-year-old allegedly took part in a brutal pre-meditated murder - and walked free

Jordan Gray died in his Motherwell home on 14 December.

Jordan Gray died in his Motherwell home on 14 December.

Grieving family of murdered Motherwell man issue plea for information

The family of Samantha Lee has paid tribute.

The family of Samantha Lee has paid tribute.

Family of Scottish woman pays tribute after 'murder' in Aberdeen

Feely has been sentenced to life in prison.

Feely has been sentenced to life in prison.

Glasgow High Court

Glasgow killer jailed for life after murdering man in his own bed

Lili Stojanova died on 6 December.

Lili Stojanova died on 6 December.

Dundee woman's death being treated as murder by police after post mortem

Former Black Watch soldier Sergeant Michael Ross was convicted in 2008 of murdering Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1984

Former Black Watch soldier Sergeant Michael Ross was convicted in 2008 of murdering Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1984

New series about infamous Orkney murder contains interviews with killer

The body of Robert Best was found in a field (Police Scotland/PA)

The body of Robert Best was found in a field (Police Scotland/PA)

Three more arrested in connection with death of Robert Best in Greenock

Prague Vidoule sand rocks

Prague Vidoule sand rocks

Man who owed debt was tied up and buried in public park by contract killers

Police forensics officers search the scene of a shooting Maryhill Drive, Glasgow, in 2018

Police forensics officers search the scene of a shooting Maryhill Drive, Glasgow, in 2018

Number of murders in Scotland drop to lowest level for half a century

June Bunyan died in Los Angeles

June Bunyan died in Los Angeles

Scots woman murdered in USA after moving to become defence lawyer

Liam Canning at the memorial for his aunt Gertrude

Liam Canning at the memorial for his aunt Gertrude

'My aunt was killed on a Scots army base in 1942 and I've solved her murder'

Bailey Dowling, who has been convicted of murdering Lewis McCartney

Bailey Dowling, who has been convicted of murdering Lewis McCartney

Edinburgh High Court

Life sentence for man who stabbed Edinburgh teenager to death

The killer was due to receive a sentence at the High Court in Glasgow

The killer was due to receive a sentence at the High Court in Glasgow

Glasgow High Court

Murderer who fled to caravan park after car attack faces wait over sentencing

Campbell Scott was found dead in a forest after going missing from a conference (Fico/PA)

Campbell Scott was found dead in a forest after going missing from a conference (Fico/PA)

Suspects in Scottish businessman's Kenya murder to be held for further investigation

Campbell Scott was found dead after going missing

Campbell Scott was found dead after going missing

Kenyan police ‘confident’ of catching killer of Scot found in sack of pineapples

Axel Rudakubana is due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday (Merseyside Police/PA)

Axel Rudakubana is due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday (Merseyside Police/PA)

Axel Rudakubana sentenced to 52 years in jail for Southport murders

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has become beloved on the internet

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has become beloved on the internet

Luigi Mangione is an accused murderer - so why does the internet love him so much?

Banker Alistair Wilson, pictured with wife Veronica

Banker Alistair Wilson, pictured with wife Veronica

Police launch fresh Alistair Wilson appeal on 20th anniversary of banker's murder

Alistair Wilson was shot dead in 2004

Alistair Wilson was shot dead in 2004

Alistair Wilson's family brand police chief 'callous' as they hit out at treatment

Serial abuser jailed for life after battering partner to death with a tyre iron

Serial abuser jailed for life after battering partner to death with a tyre iron

Serial abuser jailed for life after battering partner to death with a tyre iron

William Beggs, the Limbs in the Loch killer

William Beggs, the Limbs in the Loch killer

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

William Beggs, the limbs in the loch killer, and how he evaded capture for so long

The last man to be hanged in Scotland

The last man to be hanged in Scotland

The story of Henry John Burnett, the last man to be hanged in Scotland