A former academic who beat his scientist ex-wife to death almost 45 years ago has dropped plans to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Retired research scientist Christopher Harrisson denied killing 32-year-old Brenda Page in Aberdeen a year after the couple were divorced. The body of the genetics expert, who was described as a "brilliant scientist", was found on her blood-stained bed in her home on 14 July 1978.
Harrisson, 82, was found guilty of the murder following a trial at the High Court in Aberdeen in March. He was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years before he can apply for parole.
