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Football fans asked to help solve notorious Aberdeen taxi driver murder 43 years on
Overview
Police and family members are appealing to football fans attending Aberdeen's Pittodrie stadium to help solve the 1983 murder of taxi driver George "Dod" Murdoch. Murdoch, 58, was killed using a cheese-wire garrotte on the outskirts of Aberdeen after picking up a fare. Despite decades of investigation, DNA re-examinations, and a previous £50,000 reward, no one has ever been charged. This weekend, the club's matchday programme will feature the case in the hope of jogging memories and finally finding justice.
Key points
- Taxi driver George "Dod" Murdoch was murdered on 29 September 1983 after picking up a fare heading towards Culter.
- His body was found on Pitfodels Station Road alongside a cheese-wire garrotte, with his wallet and cash stolen.
- Shortly after the 1983 killing, police searched the hands of supporters at every turnstile during an Aberdeen v Celtic match for potential clues.
- Murdoch's family, including his nephew Alex McKay and wife Robina, continue to campaign for justice and hope the new appeal will generate vital information.
- Police Scotland are urging anyone with information to contact them via 101 or through a dedicated email inbox.