Brenda Page: Man aged 79 appears in court charged with 1978 murder Published duration 18 March

image copyright Page family image caption Brenda Page was found dead in 1978

A 79-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a scientist in Aberdeen 42 years ago.

The body of Dr Brenda Page, 32, was found in her flat in the city's Allan Street in July 1978.

The genetic scientist was working at the University of Aberdeen at the time of her death.

Christopher Harrisson appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. He made no plea and was released on bail.

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