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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Orkney killer Michael Ross' mum breaks down after quizzing him on horrific murder
The Orkney Assassin examines the shocking case of Michael Ross The mother of Michael Ross, the man incarcerated for the 1994 slaying of a Bangladeshi waiter in Orkney, crumbled into tears during a recent documentary about the crime, reports the Scottish Daily Express. The poignant scenes in The Orkney Assassin show Moira Ross breaking down as she recalls asking her then-teenage son if he was behind the murder. Speaking to the documentary team, she said: "I remember him coming home with the detective. He was just his normal self. "All he wanted to do was come down and have a biscuit and something to eat because he'd been starving when he was being questioned at the police station. So he was hungry." Moira carried on: "Then he went up to his room and sat there and I did go up and ask him, I said, 'Did you shoot that man?' And he said , 'No.'" "And I just can't get over the look on his face when I asked him that." Deeply moved, Moira shed tears as her spouse, ex-police officer Eddy Ross, sat nex to her with a tearful demeanour. Ross was merely 15 when Shamsuddin Mahmood, aged 26, was fatally shot by someone masked in Mumtaz Restaurant in Kirkwall amidst diners, which included children. Mahmood's previously worked on the island the year before, and his untimely demise stirred considerable trepidation in the Bangladeshi community concerning small-town relocations for fear of similar tragedies. Following police detention and questioning, the youngster was subsequently let go. The case baffled the authorities for years, with former soldier Ross eventually being convicted of the murder and given a 25-year sentence in 2008. In a dramatic turn of events, ex-Army sniper Ross tried to escape the courtroom after the guilty verdict was announced, nearly succeeding before he was caught. Police later discovered a stash of weapons in a car park nearby, in a vehicle rented by Ross. The Orkney Assassin, which launches on Prime Video today (June 8), provides new insights into the shocking 31 year old cold-blooded murder. From Ross' parents, who firmly maintain his innocence, to eyewitnesses, journalists, police detectives, and legal representatives involved in the case at the time, The Orkney Assassin examines all aspects of the case. The Orkney Assassin questions whether Mahmood's tragic death was a racist attack or even a professional hit as the evidence is reevaluated. Despite his conviction, Ross has always insisted he is innocent, with the campaign group J4MR - Justice 4 Michael Ross attempting to overturn the verdict and claiming it's a massive miscarriage of justice. Ross is currently serving his sentence at HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire and has made three attempts to escape from prison since his incarceration began.
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Orkney murderer Michael Ross' mum breaks down in tears as she recalls asking him about killing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Moira Ross, the mother of Michael Ross who was convicted for the 1994 heinous murder of a Bangladeshi waiter in Orkney, couldn't hold back her tears during a revealing new documentary titled The Orkney Assassin. In the heartbreaking moments aired on The Orkney Assassin, a distraught Moira recounted the devastating time she queried her teenage son Michael about being the murderer, reports the Scottish Daily Express. She shared with the creators of the programme: "I remember him coming home with the detective. He was just his normal self." Telling more about that fateful day, she remembered: "All he wanted to do was come down and have a biscuit and something to eat because he'd been starving when he was being questioned at the police station. So he was hungry." Continuing her painful recollection, Moira said: "Then he went up to his room and sat there and I did go up and ask him, I said, 'Did you shoot that man?' And he said , 'No.'" (Image: PRIME VIDEO) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Prime Video free trial Get Prime Video free for 30 days TV lovers can get 30 days' free access to tantalising TV like The Boys, Reacher and Clarkson's Farm by signing up to Amazon Prime. Just remember to cancel at the end and you won't be charged. £0 Amazon Get Prime Video here Describing the haunting moment, she added, "And I just can't get over the look on his face when I asked him that." The emotional interview saw Moira breaking down into tears as Eddy Ross, her husband and ex-police officer, sat by her side, visibly upset himself. Ross was only 15 years old when waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood, 26, was fatally shot inside the Mumtaz Restaurant in Kirkwall; the gunman wore a mask and committed the crime in the presence of diners, including children. Mahmood had spent time working on the island the previous year; his death spread fear amongst the Bangladeshi community about relocating to smaller towns due to concerns of facing similar fates. (Image: PRIME VIDEO) Following the murder, the young Ross was detained for questioning before later being released. The case baffled authorities for years, with former soldier Ross eventually convicted of the murder and given a 25-year sentence in 2008. In an unexpected turn of events, ex-Army sniper Ross tried to escape the courtroom after the guilty verdict was announced, nearly succeeding before he was caught. Police later discovered a stash of weapons in a car park nearby, in a vehicle rented by Ross. Launching on Prime Video today (June 8), The Orkney Assassin provides new perspectives on the shocking 31 year old cold-blooded murder. (Image: PRIME VIDEO) From Ross' parents, who firmly maintain his innocence, to eye witnesses, journalists, police detectives and legal representatives involved in the case at the time, The Orkney Assassin examines all aspects of the case. The Orkney Assassin questions whether Mahmood's tragic death was a racist attack or even a professional hit as the evidence is reevaluated. Despite his conviction, Ross has consistently claimed his innocence, with the campaign group J4MR - Justice 4 Michael Ross attempting to overturn the verdict and alleging it's a massive miscarriage of justice. Ross is currently serving his sentence at HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire and has made three attempts to escape prison since his incarceration began. The Orkney Assassin airs on Prime Video on June 8
