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Kathleen Speirs

Brutal killing of Scots mum shot by jealous boyfriend at beauty spot to feature in TV crime show

TV bosses examining the murder of a Scots single mum want to hear from those who knew the tragic teen and her killer.

Vicki Elliot, 18, was murdered by her 31-year-old boyfriend Paul Bryceland in June 2003.

Bryceland blasted Vicki's head with a shotgun, shattering her jaw, face and teeth and leaving pellets lodged in her brain.

The teenager's body was then pushed down an embankment on to a rubbish tip at the Sergeantlaw Road lay-by at Glennifer Braes, a beauty spot in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Paul Bryceland was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow in 2004 of Vicki Elliot's murder (SPINDRIFT)

Court at the time heard how Bryceland, from Stevenson, North Ayrshire was enraged after discovering Vicki, from Paisley, had sent text messages to a young soldier she slept with.

Now TV producers want to speak to those who knew Vicki or evil Bryceland, as well as those who remember the murder, for an upcoming Sky Crime investigative show.

Series two of Forensics: Catching the Killer is in the works and one researcher has appealed to Paisley locals who may wish to take part in the episode focused on Vicki.

The researcher, from True North Productions Ltd, released a statement this week, stressing that producers 'never glorify the killers or sensationalise what they did'.

He wrote: "We are currently in the process of making series two of Forensics: Catching the Killer for the Sky Crime channel.

"The central theme of the series is how forensic science and police investigation have been key to solving murders and securing successful convictions.

"We focus on investigations, the experts who took part in them and the victims and their loved ones.

"We never glorify the killers or sensationalise what they did.

"We also aim to inform and educate our viewers as to the process of forensic investigation."

Glennifer Braes in Paisley where Vicki Elliot's body was found in June 2003 (MIKE GIBBONS/SPINDRIFT)

Vicki's family are 'on board', according to True North, who aim to 'highlight domestic violence and women's safety' as well as the forensic science that 'went on to help bring Bryceland to justice'.

The statement continued: "For one of the new episodes we are looking into the murder of Vicki Elliot who was killed at Glennifer Braes in June 2003.

"We have spoken to Vicki Elliot's family who are on board and want to keep Vicki's name alive, and we are also working with the forensic officers who helped solve the case.

"I am currently looking to speak to anyone who remembers the case, who knew Vicki or her killer, Paul Bryceland.

"With this episode we are wanting to highlight the importance of domestic violence and women's safety and the forensic science that went on to help bring Vicki's Killer Paul Bryceland to justice."

The jury during the 2004 trial heard how Vicki separated from the father of her baby girl to be with monster Bryceland.

She had a short fling with an Argyll and Sutherland Highlander.

The then 19-year-old soldier told court that he and Vicki slept together after meeting at Paisley nightclub, Fury Murrays.

Hours before she was shot dead, Vicky sent him romantic text messages.

After learning about Vicki's alleged infidelity, jealous Bryceland took his lover to a burger bar, then on to Glennifer Braes where he killed her.

He fled to Blackpool and was arrested by armed police in a service station car park at Abington, Lanarkshire, as he returned to Scotland.

It's reported that he was spotted under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Blackpool.

He was found guilty of murder at the High Court in Glasgow in October 2004 after a unanimous vote form the jury.

Anyone who is interested in taking part in the documentary should email jroddis@truenorth.tv.

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