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The Orkney Assassin: Murder in the Isles
The Orkney Assassin: Murder in the Isles

The Orkney Assassin: Murder in the Isles

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In 1994, a masked man shot a waiter in the only Indian restaurant in the Orkney Islands. The murder remained unsolved for years, until new evidence emerged. Delve into one of Scotland's most controversial cases, now with powerful new testimony.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

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Release Date

08 June 2025

Country

United Kingdom

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