THE trial over the murders of Renee and Andrew Macrae today heard that there is 'no evidence' that either are still alive.
The man accused of murdering Renee MacRae and their son Andrew confessed to killing her to his handyman – and then retracted it immediately.
A convicted criminal told police he was to be paid cash to douse Renee and Andrew with acid and kill them by William MacDowell.
The High Court in Inverness has heard details of statements made by the murder accused during police interviews.
The High Court in Inverness heard a statement from woman who said she saw 'stuff heaped on and around' a pram
The High Court in Inverness has heard a figure was seen trying to hide behind a Volvo estate car.
The High Court in Inverness has heard William MacDowell wanted a new boot floor fitted to his vehicle soon after Renee and Andrew MacRae disappeared.
The High Court in Inverness heard Rosemary MacDowell was questioned by police about giving her husband a false alibi.
A murder suspect's wife blurted out to police 'I never stabbed her or whatever happened to her'.
Retired engineer Martin Shand (65) said he was returning from college in Dundee for the weekend and spotted the two vehicles at Dalmagarry.
The court was told the action was witnessed when a colleague arrived at his home to retrieve the company vehicle.
The sister of Renee MacRae has given evidence on the fourth day of the trial of William MacDowell.
Accused William MacDowell has lodged a special defence claiming Mr MacRae and others were responsible for the disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae
Gordon MacRae said he never felt he was a suspect in the case.
Evidence has begun to be heard in the murder trial.
A jury has been selected to decide whether Bill MacDowell killed Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son 46 years ago.
After a break of two years the Wick High School’s annual prize giving ceremony returned last Thursday evening.
The man had more than £3000 seized by police officers in a Thurso street.
A woman argued with her partner after arriving at his house.
A sheriff told a dangerous driver responsible for a life-threatening road accident he was lucky to have survived.