In a case that reads like a dark thriller, newly released CCTV footage has exposed the chilling final hours of a murdered man whose wife was captured enjoying breakfast with her new partner - the very man who would later be convicted of killing her husband.
The disturbing scenes show Michelle Pattison sharing a meal at The Breakers restaurant in Ayr, Scotland, with Paul Green, while her husband Paul Pattison lay dead at their family home just miles away.
The Fateful Morning
On September 6, 2022, at approximately 8:30 AM, the couple were filmed entering the seaside eatery, completely unaware they were being recorded by security cameras. The timestamped footage would later become crucial evidence in one of Scotland's most disturbing murder trials.
What makes these images particularly haunting is the knowledge that during this casual breakfast meeting, Mr Pattison's lifeless body was already lying in the family home in Coylton, South Ayrshire.
A Twisted Family Dynamic
The court heard how Green, 41, had moved into the family home with Michelle and her children shortly before the murder, creating a tense and volatile living situation. Prosecutors argued that Green saw Paul Pattison as an obstacle to his new relationship and family life.
Just hours after the breakfast footage was recorded, Green would be arrested and charged with the brutal murder of Mr Pattison. The prosecution successfully argued that Green had attacked and killed Pattison before coolly proceeding with his morning plans.
Courtroom Drama and Conviction
During the emotional trial at the High Court in Glasgow, jurors watched the damning CCTV evidence that contradicted Green's version of events. The footage showed Michelle Pattison and Green behaving normally, with no indication of the horror that had unfolded earlier that morning.
After deliberating, the jury returned a guilty verdict, convicting Green of murder. The judge described the case as "a terrible tragedy born of domestic conflict" and remanded Green in custody awaiting sentencing.
A Community in Shock
The small community of Coylton has been left reeling by the brutal crime and the subsequent revelations about the family's complicated relationships. Neighbors expressed shock at the violence that had occurred in their quiet community.
One local resident, who asked not to be named, told reporters: "We knew there were tensions in the household, but nobody could have imagined it would end like this. It's every family's worst nightmare."
The case serves as a grim reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can escalate into tragedy, and how modern technology like CCTV can provide crucial evidence in bringing perpetrators to justice.
