The forgotten protagonist: Freddy Kassab

MacDonald's ex-father-in-law, Freddy Kassab, was initially his strong supporter and end up as his relentless foe. In a subtle way Kassab was influential in the trial and conviction of MacDonald, yet he is rarely mentioned.

There are some who claim that Joe McGuinnes' book was instrumental in the conviction of MacDonald. That is absurd, the book was published years after the conviction.