The documentary ‘Should I Marry a Murderer?’ premiered on Netflix on April 29, 2026. It tells the harrowing story of Caroline Muirhead, a forensic pathologist who met Sandy McKellar on Tinder. McKellar confessed to a hit-and-run that killed cyclist Tony Parsons.
Key facts:
- Caroline Muirhead was 29 when she met Sandy McKellar.
- Tony Parsons was a 63-year-old cancer survivor killed in the hit-and-run in 2017.
- Muirhead helped police locate Parsons’s body by marking the burial site with a Red Bull can.
- Sandy and his twin brother Robert were arrested for Parsons’s murder.
Caroline recorded conversations with Sandy as evidence for law enforcement. In 2020, she contacted police following Sandy’s confession. This led to significant emotional distress for her. She ultimately decided not to marry him.
Sandy McKellar faced trial in 2023 and was convicted of culpable homicide and attempting to defeat justice. He received a sentence that included time for his brother Robert’s role in covering up the crime.
After extensive therapy, Caroline moved to the coast and is now in a new relationship. She expressed hope for the future, stating, “For the first time in several years, I now have hope for the future and the freedom to begin the next chapter of my life.”