Finlay MacDonald Appeals Murder Conviction in Scotland

Finlay MacDonald, 41, convicted of murdering his brother-in-law John MacKinnon and attempting to kill three others during a violent spree in the Scottish Highlands, plans to appeal both his conviction and 28-year minimum sentence. The attacks occurred on August 10, 2022, beginning with a brutal stabbing of his wife Rowena at their home, fueled by his suspicion of her infidelity. Afterward, MacDonald shot MacKinnon multiple times at his sister's home and proceeded to the mainland, where he attempted to kill married couple Fay and John MacKenzie before being apprehended. MacDonald has claimed he was not in a sound state of mind during the incident and had longstanding grievances with his victims. The appeal process, confirmed by the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, is expected to be heard by a panel of judges in the coming months.