The death of a man who jumped from a block of high-rise flats in Aberdeen in order to escape his torturer is to be probed by a Sheriff. ‌

Jamie Forbes, 37, was held against his will by Lee Smith, also 37, at the property on Elphinstone Court between January 14 and January 15 last year. The victim was repeatedly struck with a hammer, punched and kicked during the campaign of abuse. ‌

The violence inflicted on Mr Forbes was so bad that he had no other option but to jump out of the window and ultimately to his death. During the torture, a resident of the 10th floor heard a male voice repeatedly shouting "please help me". ‌

Mr Forbes' body was found on the ground on January 15, 2024. Cops attended Smith's address and discovered bloodstains throughout the house.

He admitted c

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