Trails of blood in the snow

In 1985, three soldiers were found dead in the Pentland Hills in Scotland in what was initially thought to be a terrorist attack. However, evidence quickly pointed to fellow soldier Andrew Walker as the culprit. Walker, in need of money, hijacked the soldiers on their way to the bank, killed two of them in a scuffle, and executed the third to cover his tracks. His plan went awry, leading to his capture after three days on the run. Walker’s actions were described as “diabolical” by witnesses. The crime, motivated by financial desperation, shocked the community as shootings were rare in the region. Walker’s attempt to frame the IRA was unsuccessful, as they never claimed responsibility for the attack. A plaque now commemorates the victims at the scene of the crime.

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