Vincent Simpson says he has nothing to fear from Elizabeth McCabe 'cold case' review
The man cleared of murder in the notorious Templeton Woods case has said he has nothing to fear from a fresh police probe.
Vincent Simpson after being found not guilty of the murder of Elizabeth McCabe in 2007. Right: police in Templeton Woods following the discovery of the body in 1980.
- Published in the Courier : 01.02.12
- Published online : 01.02.12 @ 10.38am
Vincent Simpson was tried in 2007 for the murder of 20-year-old nursery nurse Elizabeth McCabe in 1980. He walked free from the High Court in Edinburgh after the jury returned a not guilty verdict.
The former Angus taxi driver, who now lives in Surrey, has spoken after it emerged that officers are to carry out a ''cold case'' review of the evidence to see if there is any chance of bringing a new prosecution.
He said: ''I am aware that the double jeopardy law has changed. I knew from talking to my lawyer that a review was to take place but it's part of the procedure.
"Do I have anything to fear from it? Nothing whatsoever — why should I? I was cleared by a jury and I'm not concerned about this at all.''
Mr Simpson said he had been put through ''a lot of hurt and grief'' and he still thought about it often.
''But it was tough on my wife Gillian too and of course it must be difficult for the family of Elizabeth McCabe — her mother especially,'' he said.
And he insisted: ''I didn't kill Elizabeth McCabe. I have my own thoughts about who did, but I won't say the name.''
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