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Cancer Survivor's Murder Becomes Netflix True Crime Hit
22 Jan
Summary
- Heroic cyclist Tony Parsons tragically killed by drunk driver.
- Killer hid body in peat bog; brothers convicted years later.
- Parsons' story of survival and murder now a Netflix series.
The tragic story of Tony Parsons, a Scottish cancer survivor, is being retold in a new Netflix UK documentary series. Parsons, a former Royal Navy Officer, was killed in 2017 while cycling 100 miles for charity.
He was struck and killed by drunk driver Alexander McKellar, who subsequently hid Parsons' body in a remote peat bog. McKellar and his twin brother, Robert, concealed the crime, leaving Parsons' disappearance a mystery for years.
The McKellar twins were apprehended when Alexander confessed to his girlfriend, leading her to inform the police. They were sentenced in 2023, with Alexander receiving 12 years and Robert five.
Parsons' family received a significant six-figure compensation payout last year, expressing that justice had finally been served. This Netflix series follows a previous BBC documentary, 'The Vanishing Cyclist,' which also explored the six-year pursuit of justice.
