The murder of Suzanne Pilley. Murder without a body.

Image Source: Lothian and Borders Police

Murder is described as a wilful act that causes the destruction of life. If someone is missing and no body has been found, how can someone be convicted of their murder? According to Scottish law, if no body can be found then there must be enough circumstantial evidence to show that the accused has killed the victim, that the intention of killing was present and that the accused has likely disposed…