True crime enthusiasts are in for a treat with a new series that promises 'jaw-dropping twists' in the midst of a chilling murder.

The Man In The Mask: An Orkney Murder is a British crime series that delves into a murder in Orkney and the subsequent police investigation. On 2 June 1994, Shamsuddin Mahmood, 26, was tragically shot dead while serving customers in an Indian restaurant in Orkney.

This three-part series explores the brutal murder, revealing that Mahmood had only been in Orkney for six weeks when he was killed in Kirkwall. The series, led by journalist Hazel Martin, meticulously examines the evidence from the investigations.

According to the BBC synopsis, "Full of jaw-dropping twists, this is the extraordinary story of the first murder in Orkney for 25 years as the police suspect a schoolboy of shooting dead a waiter in a restaurant."

The inaugural episode, titled 'Witnesses, Woods and Bullets', scrutinises the facts surrounding the murder, which marked the first murder there in a generation and sent shockwaves throughout the islands off Scotland's north coast, reports the Mirror.

The narrative took an astonishing turn when fifteen year old schoolboy Michael Ross became the prime suspect for the police. Ross, an army cadet, was interrogated by detectives at the time, but prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to charge him.

However, subsequent investigations and proceedings led to Michael Ross standing trial a decade later at the High Court in Glasgow in May 2008.

Ross was subsequently convicted of the murder in 2008 and given a minimum sentence of 25 years.

The series also includes key figures from the investigations and court hearings, providing fresh insights into the case. Relatives and friends of Shamsuddin Mahmood and Michael Ross share their memories of the individuals and events at the heart of this shocking tale.

In the third episode of the series, titled 'The Sniper and The Witness', Hazel delves into a new witness who, 12 years on, claims to have seen Michael Ross with a balaclava and a gun just prior to the murder.

As a result, Hazel then scrutinises Michael Ross's alibi and uncovers a new revelation about the case.

This notorious and widely publicised crime has been adapted several times, including a recent TV show on Amazon Prime.

With numerous twists and turns, it's become a true crime sensation that has captivated people since 1994, and over 30 years later it's still a hot topic of debate.

The programme also features the first interview with the key witness of the case - whose testimony led to Ross being convicted - and includes unheard audio recordings of Michael Ross from prison.

It casts new light on what transpired through previously unseen documents, reports and witness statements and through the voices of many of those involved.