Attempted murder at funeral home in Livingston by ramming car

William McBurnie, a 57-year-old man, pleaded guilty to the attempted murders of Zoe Turnbull and her 71-year-old mother, Beverly Turnbull, at the High Court in Livingston. The incident occurred in December 2022 when McBurnie drove his car through the window of Turnbull's business in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, while under the influence of alcohol. He was nearly three times over the legal drink drive limit and had been drinking since early morning on the day of the attack. CCTV footage captured the terrifying moment when McBurnie's car crashed through the window, narrowly missing both women as they pressed against the walls to avoid being hit. Zoe Turnbull suffered physical injuries and psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, while her mother experienced health issues as a result of the incident. The court heard that McBurnie had been exhibiting alarming behavior towards Zoe, including unwanted communications and attempts to rekindle their relationship after their breakup. The advocate depute highlighted McBurnie's reckless actions, which he later admitted were intended to kill Zoe. His behavior had escalated over several months, leading to the violent incident. Following the crash, McBurnie sustained a burn injury to his wrist from the airbags deploying and expressed remorse, stating he did not know what he was thinking at the time. The court has called for background reports and will reconvene on September 19 to determine the appropriate sentencing for McBurnie, as the community continues to support the victims in their recovery from this traumatic event.