Dr Brenda Page was my colleague and neighbour
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“I must first declare a direct interest in this case for this review. I was researching divers chromosomes with Brenda as a young medical doctor and happened by chance to be her neighbour at 11 Allan Street. I had to identify her body to the pathologist. So I have been waiting 45 years for this trial to come to court. I sat in the court to hear the evidence. I met Isla Traquair at the court. Her detailed knowledge of this case is astounding to me given that she was not an adult at the time of the murder. But she cares so much for Brenda and wishes to champion her memory. This is remarkable testimony to Islas skill and insight as a journalist.
I have listened to every episode and all the bonus analysis. My particular recommendation is Prof Sam Varadin on murder and personality types. Isla has the skill to set up a neutral interview to discuss narcissistic personality with the forensic psychologist and not the specific case. Harrisons personality traits and behaviours become obvious. An absolute master stroke by Ilsa Traquair.
She also gives fascinating reflections of our criminal justice process in Scotland. Said to be like Roman law. The role and methods of the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt and innocent until proved guilty. The technicalities around corroboration and circumstantial evidence. The chains in forensic evidence. The reflections around why the trial has been successful in 2023 but would not have worked in 1978. The modern understandings about coercive control , gas lighting and womens aid hostels for safety.
How far Brenda was ahead of her time in her work and values. A trail blazing feminist and truly independent woman.
The absolute irony that Harrison was nailed by his own sperm at the scene 45 years later and Brenda was an expert on sperm DNA in her day.
This trial has so many lessons for so many people and professions today. Lawyers, Forensic Scientists, Forensic Psychiatrists, Detectives and public prosecuters. This podcaste is certainly a unique insight into the Scottish Criminal justice system and potentially other jurisdictions. It is a long haul to listen to so many episodes but i feel it deserves that and is a great service to many people worldwide. It gives hope to many victims families that they can still get justice 45 years after the murder. The skill and dedication of the police keeping evidential material in a store room for 45 years is always worth the public money to do so. The hope of new science to prove a crime scene beyond reasonable doubt
Finally a very personal thank you to Isla Traquair for giving me so much extra insight into this unsolved murder which has troubled me for 45 years. Knowing this level of detail has given me some peace personally and shown the world what we lost with the brutal murder of Dr Brenda Page in 1978.
Dr James Douglas”
Luskentytre via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/24
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