21 year old Henry Burnett sat alone in his prison cell contemplating his death sentence. He had been so sure that he would have secured a reprieve following a petition being started, however, as the execution date got closer, he was beginning to wonder if he had judged this very wrong.

Trigger warning, in this episode there’s some strong language, mentions of suicide and executions, discussions around sexual acts regarding animals that some people may find upsetting and adult themes, so listener discretion is strongly advised.

Major Thomas Weir not only had a distinguished military career but upon his retirement and move to the prestigious West Bow area of Edinburgh, he went on to become an upstanding member of Edinburgh society, a devote presbyterian, a well-respected Christian and an enthusiastic preacher, and the people of Edinburgh and the surrounding areas looked up to him and would regularly attend his prayer and preaching meetings, with him being given the nickname of The West Bow Saint. However, all that changed in 1670 when Major Thomas Weir made a shocking confession, which quickly turned him, in the eyes of the community, from a saint to a sinner.

Two emergency service calls were received from a Halloween party Shaun Ritchie was at, the first asking for police to attend, the second, which was placed shortly afterwards, cancelled the request saying the police were no longer required to attend. Shaun Ritchie was reported missing two days later.

In 1997, 24 year old Kevin McLeod was found dead in Wick Harbour having suffered massive internal injuries. 25 years later the McLeod family are about to find out whether Kevin’s death would be ruled a murder or a tragic accident.