David Campbell was convicted of murder after a 15-day trial that the victim’s family described as deeply distressing. The case matters because relatives said they had to endure not only the evidence of the killing but also Campbell’s conduct in court before the verdict brought a measure of justice.

The family said Campbell smiled, winked and blew kisses from the dock, behaviour they saw as arrogant and insensitive. The article focuses on their experience throughout the trial and their relief after he was found guilty, rather than providing further details of the offence.