Drug dealers guilty of murders

Glasgow - Two drug dealers have been found guilty of murder after a husband and wife were killed with a shotgun and their remains…

Glasgow - Two drug dealers have been found guilty of murder after a husband and wife were killed with a shotgun and their remains buried at a farm.

Iain Meikleham (30), was recommended to serve at least 20 years by the trial judge for his part in the murders of Mr Roderick Aitken and his wife Anne Marie, both 38.

Co-accused John Parker (27), was found guilty of murdering Mr Aitken, but acquitted on the charge of murdering Ms Aitken. The judge did not make a recommendation as to how long he should serve.

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