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Banker's Murder: The Blue Envelope Mystery
2 Mar
Summary
- Alistair Wilson was shot dead on November 28, 2004, after opening his door.
- The killer handed Wilson a blue envelope not addressed to him.
- No forensic evidence was found, suggesting a professional hit or mistaken identity.
The unsolved murder of Scottish banker Alistair Wilson, who was fatally shot on November 28, 2004, continues to intrigue. At 30 years old, Wilson was a father working for the Bank of Scotland when a man delivered a blue envelope before shooting him. The case, first featured on Channel 5 in 2022, has garnered attention for its baffling circumstances.
Investigators face a lack of forensic evidence, fueling speculation of a professional assassination. The blue envelope was addressed to 'Paul,' not Alistair, raising the possibility of a tragic case of mistaken identity. The absence of a clear motive or apparent suspects makes this a compelling cold case for true-crime aficionados.
The documentary revisits prevailing theories through archival footage and dramatic reconstructions, offering a deep dive into this perplexing crime. The 67-minute film examines every angle of the banker's death, leaving the mystery of who killed Alistair Wilson and why unresolved.
