Alistair Wilson: Police appeal on 20th anniversary of murder

The dad-of-two died after being shot on the doorstep of his home in Nairn on November 28, 2004.

Despite a number of leads, the former Garnock Academy pupil's killer was never identified.

In September this year, the Lord Advocate announced a reinvestigation of the case with new teams of officers and prosecutors.

Now, on the anniversary of his death, the Major Investigation Public Portal (MIPP) will allow people to submit files or information to the team anonymously if they wish.

A team of 14 officers are now working on Operation Sabine, the reinvestigation of Alistair’s death, with more officers being drafted on to the enquiry in the coming weeks.

The team, drawn from a range of specialisms across Police Scotland, including complex investigations, homicide and murder enquiries, forensics and intelligence gathering, are dedicated to the investigation into Alistair’s murder.

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As part of the fresh appeal, detectives will examine all evidence gathered over the last two decades, as well as investigating new opportunities for fresh lines of enquiry, such as advances in technology and forensic testing.

Around 10,000 documents, including approximately 6,000 statements will be re-examined, along with nearly 14,000 actions carried out by police since the shooting.

Alistair and wife Veronica (Image: Police Scotland) Detective Chief Superintendent Suzanne Chow said: “The team reinvestigating Alistair’s murder are absolutely committed to doing everything they can to get justice for his family.

“We are exploring all new opportunities available to us, including advanced technology around forensics and DNA analysis.

“Alistair’s wife Veronica, their two sons and wider family, have suffered 20 years of pain and their unanswered questions about why he was murdered and who was responsible remain.

“The thoughts of everyone at Police Scotland are very much with them at this time and we are keeping them informed of any updates we have as the reinvestigation progresses.

“I am determined that the passage of time is no barrier to justice and we are absolutely committed to finding out who was responsible and bringing them to justice."

She added: “The new Major Investigation Public Portal is another option for the public to send us information directly and anonymously if they wish.

“A significant anniversary such as this will prompt further discussion both in the local community and across the country around this investigation and I would urge anyone with information – no matter how small or insignificant they think it might be - to speak to us and help get justice for Alistair’s family.”

The Op Sabine MIPP can be accessed here.