Sister of murdered Renee Macrae haunted by 'terror' suffered by mum and young son

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The sister of murdered Renee MacRae has said the passing of time has not eased the family's anguish as they have not been able to grieve.

Morag Govans, 82, prepared a statement which was read out at the High Court in Inverness by advocate depute Alex Prentice after her sister's killer was found guilty by a jury.

William MacDowell, 80, was found guilty of murdering Renee and her three-year-old son Andrew on November 12, 1976. He was given a life sentence over the evil crimes.

He was also found guilty of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by disposing of their bodies and personal effects.Morag statement said: "The pain of losing Renee and Andrew doesn't ease.