Episode 29: Scott Guy - Milk Farmer Envy

The murder of Scott Guy is a high-profile case that occurred in New Zealand in 2010. Scott Guy was a 31-year-old farmer who was found shot dead in the driveway of his home in the rural town of Feilding. He had been shot twice in the head, and his body was discovered by his brother.

The investigation into the murder initially focused on Scott's immediate family and friends, but the case quickly became complex, and a suspect list emerged. The police had to eliminate numerous potential suspects, including members of Scott's family, business associates, and neighbors.

The case gained national attention, and the police launched an extensive investigation, which involved forensic experts, detectives, and other specialists. Despite collecting significant amounts of evidence and conducting numerous interviews, the police struggled to identify a suspect.

Eventually, after four years of investigations, the police arrested Ewen Macdonald, Scott's brother-in-law and neighbor. Macdonald, who had been married to Scott's sister, was charged with the murder of Scott Guy. During the trial, the prosecution argued that Macdonald had been motivated by a range of financial and personal reasons to commit the crime. However, the defense team suggested that there was insufficient evidence to convict their client.

In 2012, Ewen Macdonald was acquitted of Scott Guy's murder, and the case remains unsolved to this day. The murder of Scott Guy is one of New Zealand's most high-profile cases, and the investigation and trial were heavily covered by the media.

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