A new BBC documentary has brought renewed scrutiny to the 2015 death of Scottish woman Charmain Speirs in Ghana. Speirs, 41, was found dead in the bathroom of a hotel room in the city of Kumasi in October 2015. She was married to Ghanaian pastor and self-proclaimed prophet Eric Adusah at the time.
The documentary, "Death of a Scottish Bride," aired on BBC Scotland and presents allegations from Speirs's family and friends who question the initial investigation. They claim there were inconsistencies in the accounts of her death and the condition of the hotel room. Ghanaian police had initially stated there were no signs of foul play.
According to verified reports, an initial post-mortem examination in Ghana concluded Speirs died from asphyxiation. However, her family had her body repatriated to Scotland, where a second post-mortem was conducted. The Scottish findings reportedly suggested her injuries were not consistent with a simple accident.
The documentary features interviews with individuals close to the case and examines the circumstances leading to her death. Eric Adusah, the founder of the Power of Faith Ministry, has previously denied any wrongdoing. The case highlights ongoing concerns from Speirs's family about the investigation's conclusions.
