Police investigating the murder of Brian Low in Aberfeldy have lifted the lid on the scale of their efforts to catch his killer.
Officers have been to 478 houses since the 65-year-old died on a remote track in the Pitilie area just outside the town on February 17, with 741 questionnaires completed.
Investigators are reviewing 2,408 hours of CCTV footage from 56 cameras, as well as sifting through Ring doorbell footage provided by locals.
Aberfeldy shooting investigation
The Courier revealed last month Mr Low, found a short distance from the cottage he shared with his partner, died from a shotgun wound to the neck and chest.
The cause of Mr Low’s death raised further questions about why it was initially treated as non-suspicious.
Concerns were only raised about third-party involvement in his death – four days later – during a medical examination.
A murder probe was then formally launched on February 23 when a post-mortem found injuries consistent with him having been shot.
On Tuesday, the leading investigator in the case admitted police do not have a suspect and addressed “rumours” in relation to who could be responsible.
A team of 31 officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team are involved in the probe.
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