William Leiper was killed at a flat in Glasgow's Pollok before his corpse was dumped in a wheelie bin, dragged to a nearby park and set alight
The body of a murdered man was so badly charred that expert anthropologists were needed to help identify him. William Leiper was killed in Glasgow's Pollok area before his corpse was dumped in a wheelie bin, dragged to a nearby park and set alight.
Prosecutor Derick Nelson told how Mr Leiper had been an associate of McPhie and 27-year-old Christopher O'Reilly. In the early hours of August 2, Mr Leiper was said to have turned up at McPhie's home "unannounced" and demanded money. The pair went to a local petrol station where McPhie bought lighter fluid and two bottles of bleach. Over the next couple of days, neighbours noticed an "unusual burning smell" coming from a fire in the rear garden of the house.
The court heard a large part of the body had been "burnt beyond all recognition". Litter and other items had been dumped around it. He was also described as "ranting and raving" with another relative and admitted he had "murdered" Mr Leiper. McPhie was later held by police, but when charged with the killing stated the claims were "b******s".
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Killer admits murdering William Leiper whose 'burning body' was found in parkA killer has admitted murdering a man whose body was then dumped in a bin and set on fire
Read more »
Glasgow gardener took 'bomb' home in rucksack after finding it in Pollok gardenThe WW2 shell was discovered in the garden of Marc Chorley, 47, and Ruth Smith, 40, by a young lad who was cutting the grass. They later received a visit from the bomb squad.
Read more »
'A brutal attack': Top cop slams pair involved in death of William Leiper“This was a particularly brutal attack and those responsible tried to cover up what they had done by burning Mr Leiper’s body.'
Read more »
'Glasgow is legendary': Them Beatles talk meeting McCartney and Glasgow crowdsThem Beatles have hailed Glasgow crowds as 'something special' as they gear up for their upcoming show in the city this month.
Read more »
Murdered Glasgow man dumped in wheelie bin and set on fire in public parkJude McPhie pled guilty at Glasgow High Court today to the murder of William Leiper at a house in Pollok, his badly burned body was later found inside a pin at Househill Park.
Read more »
Burning body of murdered man dumped opposite kids' park and in view of housesDetectives who investigated the murder of William Leiper say the conviction of two men in connection with his death are now facing the consequences of their actions.
Read more »