Dr John Bodkin Adams , accused of murder is brought before the Eastbourne magistrates court 17th January 1957 Two important witnesses in the case against Dr John Bodkin Adams , who is accused of murdering Mrs Edith Morrell by drugs , are two bank managers from Eastbourne . Arriving at the court are left to right Mr L F Revell , manager of the Midland Bank , eastbourne and Mr J R Oliver , Manager of the Westminster Bank , Eastbourne , also manager of Meads branch .