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As Burnett had used a gun, it was capital murder and his stealing it gave clear evidence of premeditation. Burnett’s barrister, R. R. Taylor, attempted a defence of insanity or diminished responsibility but the jury took only 25 minutes to convict him. Burnett did not appeal.
Jul 1, 2023 · Burnett was one of 34 people hanged in Scotland in the 20th century. The argument for capital punishment in his case hinged upon the use of a gun in killing Thomas Guyan.
- Norman Silvester
Henry John Burnett (5 January 1942 – 15 August 1963) was the last man to be hanged in Scotland, and the first in Aberdeen since 1891. He was tried at the high court in Aberdeen from 23 to 25 July 1963 for the murder of merchant seaman Thomas Guyan.
Jan 19, 2022 · The jury delivered its verdict after pouring over the case for 25 minutes. It found Henry John Burnett guilty of murdering Thomas Guyan. Burnett’s use of a firearm was an aggravating factor. Murder with a gun was an offence which carried the death penalty.
A police officer who stole drugs and £205,000 in cash from an evidence store has been cleared of supplying cocaine to prostitutes. Dean Burnett, 43, admitted stealing the items while working as a constable at Govan police station between 1 August 2010 and 25 January last year.
Yes, it was really an accident. Below is an excerpt from the original script for the episode: Finally Thomas comes clean in a soft voice... THOMAS It was meant to be routine. I had a buyer in London for some motorcycles. I asked my men to steal me four bikes with petrol engines. I’m guessing my men were drunk.
Jun 17, 2024 · "The door burst open from the stairway and a security guard had a gun" Burnett explained. The guard, thinking some sort of serious altercation was happening because of the ear-piercing screech came running in gun drawn.
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