Netflix Doc 'Should I Marry a Murderer?' Tracks Love and Crime in Scotland

The new true crime documentary from Netflix, 'Should I Marry a Murderer?', delves into the ethical quandary faced by Dr. Caroline Muirhead, who learned that her fiancé, Alexander 'Sandy' McKellar, had committed murder. In 2017, McKellar and his twin brother Robert fatally struck charity cyclist Tony Parsons in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, subsequently burying his remains. Muirhead met McKellar via Tinder in the fall of 2020, and shortly after, he revealed his dark secret. Although she reported the incident to the authorities, she maintained their relationship, secretly aiding the investigation for nearly three years. The brothers were arrested in December 2020, charged in December 2021, and in July 2023, McKellar pleaded guilty to culpable homicide, receiving a 12-year sentence, while Robert received five years and three months. Director Josh Allott and producer Clare Beavis emphasize Muirhead's courage and the sluggishness of the justice system. Muirhead lodged complaints against Police Scotland, most of which were not upheld. The documentary seeks to illustrate the effects of being involved in crime from the sidelines.