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David Gilroy appeal hearing to begin five days before Christmas

Posted on November 1, 2012 at 4:45 PM Comments comments (0)


THE 50-year-old was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh, for murdering his former lover Suzanne Piley in May 2010.

David Gilroy appealAN appeal by murderer David Gilroy to have his conviction quashed will begin just five days before Christmas.

The 50-year-old...

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Gilroy granted new ground for appeal

Posted on October 7, 2012 at 10:15 AM Comments comments (0)


THE MAN convicted of murdering bookkeeper Suzanne Pilley has been given permission to add another ground to his appeal against conviction.

David Gilroy, 50, was told yesterday at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh that he can argue the actions of th...

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David Gilroy appeals against conviction for Suzanne Pilley murder

Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM Comments comments (0)

Daily Record

SUZANNE Pilley’s killer has lodged an appeal against his conviction.

David Gilroy, 49, was jailed for at least 18 years after being found guilty in March of murdering his former lover.

Suzanne, 38, had set off on her usual journey to work in Edinburgh city centre in May 2010 but never arrived.

Her body hasn’t been fo...

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Suzanne killer?s jail buddy is evil hitman

Posted on July 15, 2012 at 5:20 AM Comments comments (0)

Exclusive By KENNY ANGOVE

COWARDLY killer David Gilroy has made friends with a gangland hitman — to dodge another beating in prison.Gilroy — caged for killing ex-lover Suzanne Pilley — has been splashing his cash on hardman Frank Doris in Edinburgh’s Saughton nick.

He was moved there after getting a broken jaw at Shotts ...

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Suzanne Pilley's killer David Gilroy forced to switch jails after attacks by fellow cons

Posted on June 21, 2012 at 12:15 PM Comments comments (0)

Jun 21 2012 The Daily Record

MURDERER David Gilroy has been forced to move jails after a series of attacks by fellow cons.

The 49-year-old – sentenced to life for killing his former lover Suzanne Pilley – turned down the offer of being kept in a segregated wing for his...

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?500k to put killer in prison

Posted on May 13, 2012 at 8:45 AM Comments comments (0)

By SCOTT MULLEN The Sunday Sun

THE cost to taxpayers of bringing killer David Gilroy to justice soared to almost £500,000.0 commentGilroy, 49, was last month jailed for 18 years for the murder of lover Suzanne Pilley, who disappeared two years ago.

But as the monster has never revealed where he disposed of her, cops spent nearly £320,000 se...

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Suzanne Pilley murderer David Gilroy begs for prison switch after being bullied by cons at Saughton

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:45 AM Comments comments (0)

May 8 2012 Exclusive by Kevan Christie

MURDERER David Gilroy has begged prison bosses for a move after being bullied by fellow cons.

Gilroy, 49, who was sentenced to life for killing his former lover Suzanne Pilley, is being “taxed” for food and drink in Saugh...

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How brazen killer denied involvement on television

Posted on March 16, 2012 at 2:10 PM Comments comments (0)

Herald Scotland

ARROGANT David Gilroy gave an astonishing interview to Sky News on his doorstep, denying any involvement, shortly after being questioned again by police officers who were quietly and painstaking...

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Suzanne Pilley murder trial: Jury sent home after second day of deliberations with no verdict

Posted on March 14, 2012 at 2:30 PM Comments comments (0)

Mar 14 2012 The Daily Record

JURORS have resumed their deliberations today in the trial of a man accused of murdering a missing bookkeeper whose body has never been found.

David Gilroy, 49, denies murdering Suzanne Pilley in Thistle Street, Edinburgh, or elsew...

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Pilley jury considers verdict

Posted on March 14, 2012 at 10:35 AM Comments comments (0)

Herald Scotland

JURORS considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering missing bookkeeper Suzanne Pilley were sent home for the night after beginning their deliberations.

Judge Lord Bracadale, who completed his legal directions to jurors yesterday, told them to resume deliberations this morning.

David Gilroy, 49,...

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Gilroy 'will not give evidence'

Posted on March 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM Comments comments (0)