This week for the Fiction Friday feature, I am reviewing the true crime Audible Original, Body of Proof by Darrell Brown, and Sophie Ellis. This audiobook was released in September 2019. This audio production is 5 hours & 8 minutes in length and read by the authors. The following overview is provided from the Audible page: Body of Proof, a true crime podcast, examines the many unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance and death of Suzanne Pilley in Edinburgh in 2010 and the subsequent conviction of David Gilroy. Journalists and TV producers Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis spent two years investigating the case and spoke exclusively to David Gilroy, who was convicted of murdering Suzanne Pilley and disposing of her body. Sentenced to life in a Scottish prison, Gilroy maintains his innocence. Although police believe they have the right man, key components of the prosecution’s case are missing: there is no body of the victim, no witnesses to the crime, and no physical evidence (no DNA, CCTV video, or murder weapon). In this gripping, step-by-step investigation, Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis uncover startling information not heard in court that might have changed the minds of jurors. And they shine a light on aspects of the Scottish criminal justice system that might be keeping an innocent man behind bars.
I learned a lot through this Audible Original. I have little knowledge of legal systems outside of the United States. There was a real lack of evidence in this case, and I am surprised there had been a conviction. I did wonder at the end what the rate of Scotland’s wrongful convictions was. This audio work was well-structured and easy to understand. I highly recommend this Audible Original to anyone into true crime and legal systems.
I give this Audible Original 4 out of 5 stars.
Tomorrow for the Missing Person Saturday feature, I am highlighting the missing person’s case of John Daniel DeMarino. Next week for the Fiction Friday feature, I am reviewing the dark fantasy novel, The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King. Until then keep reading on; Nerd out!
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