Glasgow's 2002 Unsolved Murder of Alexander Blue Under Fresh Evidence Review
Evidence surrounding the 2002 unsolved murder of Glasgow man Alexander Blue is currently under review, as the victim's brother has labeled the lack of charges after 23 years an absolute disgrace. Glasgow businessman Alexander Blue, aged 41, was discovered severely beaten outside his home in the city's West End in June 2002. He succumbed to massive head injuries in a hospital two days later.
Discovery and Investigation Details
A neighbor found Mr. Blue injured on the driveway of his residence on Dundonald Road, located in the upscale Dowanhill area. Despite numerous police appeals over the years, no individuals have been charged in connection with his death, leaving the case unresolved for more than two decades. Alexander Blue operated a company known as the Taxi Centre at the time of his murder.
Family's Campaign for Justice
Billy Blue, the older brother of Alexander, has been actively campaigning for justice for years. With the 25-year anniversary of his brother's death approaching in June 2027, he expressed that the police and Crown Office should hang their heads in shame if no charges are filed by that milestone. Billy, aged 67 and from Glasgow, believes his family has been brushed off by both law enforcement and the legal system.
He stated, How bad does it have to get before you get an outside force in? You have to get justice, you can't let people kill people and just get away with it. Billy asserts that there is sufficient evidence to identify the perpetrator, describing the incident as no ordinary murder and claiming it has been known for a considerable time who is responsible.
Recent Developments and Official Statements
Billy Blue has held recent meetings with officials from Police Scotland and the Crown Office, including Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC. Both agencies have committed to keeping him informed of any updates. He remarked, I think they know what's coming in about 18 months, if they get to that point with total failure. The fact that nobody's been charged with murder is a disappointment. But the fact that nobody's been charged with anything related to that murder is an absolute disgrace.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service confirmed that they are reviewing the case as part of their efforts on unresolved homicides. A spokesperson said, The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service recognise the suffering of families who have been denied justice. The murder of Alexander Blue remains an unresolved homicide and we are absolutely committed to reviewing such cases along with Police Scotland. They emphasized that unresolved homicides are never closed and that they work closely with police to explore any new evidential developments.
Police Scotland also issued a statement, noting that the case remains under review. A spokesperson added, There is no barrier over the passage of time to the investigation of unresolved homicide cases. Homicide Governance and Review actively keeps all undetected and unresolved homicides under review and meets regularly with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in an attempt to review these cases and pursue resolution. They highlighted ongoing advancements in technology and forensic methods to aid in solving such crimes.
Family's Emotional Toll
Reflecting on the personal impact, Billy Blue shared, What was horrendous was my mother lost her son, and that's always been my driving force. She's never got over that. She'll never get over what happened that day. He expressed hope for vindication through justice being served.
