Alexander McKellar struck charity cyclist Tony Parsons with a car in September 2017, before hiding his body in a remote peat bog. His twin brother, Robert, helped him cover up the crime. Mr Parsons' body was eventually recovered in January 2021 after a woman's revelation.
The brothers were due to stand trial last month accused of murder.
Alexander McKellar, known as Sandy, instead pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of culpable homicide.The court heard how cancer survivor Mr Parsons was struck by an Isuzu D-Max pick-up during a 100-mile solo charity bike ride from Fort William to his home in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire.The McKellars, who were self-employed farm workers, were driving home from the Bridge of Orchy Hotel following dinner with a hunting group.
Instead of alerting emergency services to get help for the"much-loved husband, dad and grandad", Alexander and Robert left the scene of the crash before returning in another vehicle to collect Mr Parsons' body, bike and belongings. The body was initially hidden by the pair within the grounds of Auch Estate, near the A82. Alexander then later buried Mr Parsons in a remote peat bog used to dispose of dead animals.Cyclist found after killer's girlfriend leaves tip- who had sparked the confession in 2020 after asking if there was anything in his past which could affect their relationship going forward - that they had destroyed Mr Parsons' mobile phone and SIM card and burned his rucksack, wallet and helmet.
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