Intriguing questions surround the case of Robin Garbutt, a post office ‘killer’ featured in a new documentary. The emotional impact of his 999 call on the day his wife was murdered during the trial remains vivid in the memories of those who heard it.
The documentary “Murder in the Post Office” sheds light on the events leading up to the tragic incident. A mere two minutes elapsed from the robbery at the Melsonby post office to the moment Robin Garbutt made the emergency call reporting his wife’s death. The swift sequence of events raised suspicions about the possibility of his involvement.
Initial doubts about Garbutt’s guilt have emerged, with local residents suggesting alternative scenarios regarding the killer’s entry and escape from the crime scene. The documentary also presents insights from a postmaster union representative, pointing to potential discrepancies in the financial evidence against Garbutt, particularly in light of the Horizon scandal.
Family members of the accused, including his late brother-in-law Mark Stilborn, advocate for a retrial to establish Garbutt’s innocence conclusively. Their plea for a new trial is fueled by the hope that fresh evidence may emerge to support his case.
The evolving narrative surrounding Robin Garbutt’s conviction underscores the need for a thorough reevaluation of the circumstances, potentially paving the way for the retrial he seeks.