The brand new release can be streamed online for free, giving viewers never before seen access12:36, 12 Aug 2026BBC viewers have been left outraged just minutes in to a brand new true crime documentary series with a never before seen twist.Murder Trial is a series that offers unprecedented access into Scotland's High Courts plunging viewers straight into the heart of a real-life murder trial.With cameras set up inside the courtroom, viewers witness the court proceedings play out in real time, witnessing everything from witness examinations right through to sentencing remarks.This unprecedented access gives a unique insight into how criminal proceedings play out, with viewers seeing what it is actually like to be on the jury within the courtroom.Two new episodes, Death of a Dog Walker, were released yesterday (August 11) on BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland, with the first instalment also airing on BBC Two tonight (August 12) at 9pm.It explores the trial of David Campbell who stood accused of killing ex-colleague Brian Low. The BBC has teased: "Guilty or not guilty? Haunting cold cases and gripping investigations unfold as Murder suspects stand trial and victim’s families seek justice in Scotland’s High Courts."However, with dozens tuning in to the brand new release, it wasn't long before viewers were outraged with what they saw, turning their attention to suspect David Campbell, who at times was seen smirking within the courtroom.Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Couldn't believe what I was watching!" Another penned: "Brilliant I watched it last night." A third commented: "Watched it, the accused comes across as a psychopath, horrible man", as a fourth said: "I watched this today! Such a mess by police."A fifth added: "Watched the first part last night back on Saturday the smirks he was doing I'd flipped out poor brother hiding face seeing what done was close tears hard watch my heart goes out to his whole family [sic]."Over on TikTok, one true crime fan said "there's loads of absolutely bonkers twists", as another echoed: "Shocking how long it took for them to notice he'd actually been shot."The brand new release spans across two parts as it takes viewers back to February 2024 when Brian Low was found dead in rural Aberfeldy, in an area known as Leafy Lane.Despite treating his death as non-suspicious, a few days later a shocking discovery revealed Brian had actually been shot dead with police turning their attention to ex-colleague David Campbell.With no witnesses or direct forensic links, prosecution teams put forward their arguments based on circumstantial evidence as they paint a picture of a revenge attack, with the defence aiming to find flaws in the evidence.Article continues belowA synopsis continues: "With both sides also relying on vital witness testimony from fellow estate workers and neighbours, the trial will paint for the jury a picture of a small community ripped apart by old grudges and secrets surfacing in the wake of a killing."As the victim’s family await justice, the accused awaits his fate. "Murder Trial: Death of a Dog Walker can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
BBC viewers outraged after watching new series with a unique twist
The brand new release can be streamed online for free, giving viewers never before seen access
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