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Cold Case Janitor Murder Trial Begins After 27 Years
4 Sep
Summary
- Man to stand trial for 1999 murder of police station janitor.
- Alleged stabbing occurred at Glasgow's Baird Street station.
- Trial relies on eyewitnesses due to lack of CCTV evidence.
A man is set to stand trial for the murder of a police station janitor in Glasgow, a case dating back more than 27 years. Allan Humphrey, 68, faces a single charge of murder for allegedly stabbing 46-year-old Michael McManus at Baird Street station on 13 July 1999. Humphrey pleaded not guilty during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow. The defense has lodged a special defence of incrimination against a named individual who has since passed away.
The court was informed that other witnesses have also died since the incident occurred. Michael McManus, who had been a janitor at the station for three years, was reportedly attacked on his way to work. Reports from the time indicate he was heard shouting before being discovered deceased by a passerby. Police had established checkpoints in the area to appeal for information.
The upcoming trial, scheduled for eight days in November 2027 at the High Court in Edinburgh, will rely heavily on eyewitness accounts, as no CCTV footage exists from the crime scene. The defense highlighted the challenge posed by the unavailability of a key witness who has died.
