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82-year-old man on trial for murder of former wife in 1978

Brenda Page, who was 32, was found at her flat in the city's Allan Street

Sharon Donaldson

21st Feb 2023

An 82 year old man has gone on trial accused of murdering his former wife in Aberdeen more than forty years ago.

Christopher Harrisson denies murder, assault, breach of the peace and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. Sharon Donaldson was in court.

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