Twin Brothers Convicted in Disappearance and Death of Charity Cyclist
Alexander McKellar was found to have killed Tony Parsons, 63, while his brother Robert helped to cover it up.
When Tony Parsons from the Scottish town of Tillicoultry set off on a trip to Fort William in September 2017, it should have been a happy few days. The outdoorsy, sports-mad 63-year-old grandfather intended to ride his bike back to Clackmannanshire, giving him the opportunity not only to enjoy the scenery but also to raise funds for local charities through sponsorships.
However, when he suddenly vanished, it would spark a four-year mystery that has ended just this week — with twin brothers being convicted in court for their part in his death. Here, we’ll take a closer look at the extraordinary lengths they were found to have gone to to hide what they had done.
Final movements
Tony left his home in Tillicoultry on Friday 29th September 2017 to catch the train to Fort William. He planned to do the return leg on his bicycle and was last seen on CCTV at around 11:30 PM that night outside the Bridge of Orchy Hotel.
“When he said goodbye and set off on his charity cycle from Fort William that Friday, none of us expected it to be the last time…
