Two depraved killers have been convicted of drugging, raping, and murdering a complete stranger who was introduced to them by a mutual friend. The father-of-three, Calum Simpson, 24, died after his drinks were spiked with the Class C drug Etizolam. His youngest child was born just 11 days before his tragic death.
Dylan Brister, 27, and Cameron Allan, 21, were found guilty and warned they face life sentences for the murder of Mr Simpson at Brister’s home in Methil, Fife. The heinous crime occurred after the killers had been seeking a man to abuse. Mr. Simpson was brought to their home by a mutual friend.
Harrowing Evidence Presented in Court
Graphic footage recovered from Allan’s phone was shown to the jury during the trial at the High Court in Edinburgh, along with photographs of the horrific injuries sustained by Mr. Simpson. The trial judge, Lord Harrower, described the evidence as “the most harrowing nature that this court has ever had the misfortune to listen to.” He excused the jurors from further jury service for the rest of their lives, recognizing the traumatic nature of the case.
Details of the Crime
The court heard that Allan and Brister had been looking for a man to form a threesome but had failed in their efforts. When Mr. Simpson arrived at the house with a friend, Dylan Stewart, he was left alone with the pair, who then carried out their plan.
Advocate depute Angela Gray told the jury: “This is a plan between both accused to drug Calum Simpson to make sure he does not get up. They drugged him for their sexual gratification. That drugging was wickedly reckless to the consequences and in so doing they had a complete disregard for the safety and the life of Calum Simpson.
Verdict and Sentencing
The pair were convicted of the sexual assault, rape, and murder of Mr. Simpson. Brister and Allan denied the charges, claiming they did not intend to kill him. However, the jury found them guilty unanimously. Brister, who received nearly £1,200 a month in benefits and had won more than £20,000 gambling, claimed he believed the tablets he bought were genuine diazepam. Allan, however, testified that the drugs came with a warning from the supplier.
Brister and Allan will face sentencing next month after background reports are prepared. Both have been placed on the sex offenders’
