Murder of Brenda Page

[2] In 1973, Page was appointed as principal of the recently-formed genetics department at the University of Aberdeen Medical School.

Harrisson continued his studies in Edinburgh, before also moving to Aberdeen where they bought a house together at 12 Mile-End Place.

[5] Brenda Page's body was found in her flat on the ground floor of 13 Allan Street, Aberdeen on 15 July 1978.

[5] Police hunted for a green duffel bag which they believed may contain the murder weapon, blood-stained clothes, shoes, and a watch.

He was accused of breach of the peace by threatening violence to her and placing her in a state of fear and alarm for her safety.

He was accused of murdering Brenda Page by forcing entry to her flat in Allan Street on 14 July 1978 and repeatedly striking her on the head and body with a blunt implement.

Mr Harrisson was further accused of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by disposing of a watch and a bag and contents including a pair of shoes, with the intent to destroy forensic evidence and to avoid detection and prosecution.

[6] Witnesses were called to testify to the nature of Page and Harrisson's relationship; how she was afraid of him; and how he had threatened her and told another friend that he would kill her.

[5] A friend of Page's recalled "Brenda asked me to tell police if anything had happened to her in unusual circumstances that her husband was responsible and I told them that".

[10] Page's solicitor gave evidence that she had written to him: “If I depart this Earth rather suddenly, do please make sure that I get a good PM (post mortem) and that my sister and her boys get any benefit.”[3] Harrisson, aged 82, was convicted by a majority verdict at the High Court, Aberdeen on 9 March 2023 and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of 20 years before he could be considered for parole, meaning he will be 102 when he is first eligible for parole.