40 years and still no justice for my Renee

Morag Govans.

Morag Govans hit out as the anniversary approaches of the disappearance of millionaire’s wife Renee MacRae and her three-yearold son Andrew on November 12, 1976.

The pair were due to meet Renee’s secret lover – her husband’s company accountant Bill MacDowell – to spend a weekend away.

But when 36- year- old Renee’s blue BMW was found ablaze in a lay- by at Dalmagarry, 11 miles south of Inverness, it was the start of a mystery which remains unsolved to this day.

No trace of Renee, or Andrew, has ever been found.

Renee’s sister Morag, 76, last night urged the Crown Office to bring the killer to justice.

“I still find it incredible that no one has ever been taken to court,” she said.

“There have been files gone to the Crown Office which contain a lot of evidence – not that the police have kept me informed over the years.

“I don’t think they have anything to lose by taking someone to court now.

“I am disappointed they haven’t.

“I know there is someone out there who could give us the information we need to find Renee and Andrew. I don’t understand how anyone could shield a monster like that.”

Renee separated from her husband,

Bill MacDowell.

Renee and son Andrew have never been found, despite an extensive search of Dalmagarry quarry.

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