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Emma Caldwell: Family of woman murdered by serial rapist say there must be 'no attempt' to shut down evidence at public inquiry
The inquiry will scrutinize Strathclyde Police's original probe into Emma Caldwell's 2005 murder after Iain Packer was convicted and jailed for life with a minimum 36-year term.
- On Monday, Margaret Caldwell, Jamie Caldwell, Jim Coyle, Stewart McGrory and family lawyers will meet Lord Scott KC in Glasgow as his inquiry examines Strathclyde Police's investigation under COPFS direction.
- The case dates to 2005 when Emma Caldwell, victim aged 27, was murdered and her body found on May 8, 2005, but Iain Packer was not convicted until 2024 after a cold-case review.
- The court found Iain Packer guilty of 11 rapes, Miss Caldwell's murder, and other offences, and he was jailed for life with a minimum of 36 years in 2024.
- The inquiry will probe Strathclyde Police's investigative strategy and COPFS decisions, while the family say there must be 'no attempt' to shut down evidence, and Police Scotland apologised but is not mentioned in the terms of reference.
- Following renewed testimony and pressure, the Scottish government said the family will be key participants and pledged to discharge duties impartially and thoroughly.
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Great Yorkshire RadioEmma Caldwell: Family of woman murdered by serial rapist say there must be 'no attempt' to shut down evidence at public inquiry
Serial rapist Iain Packer murdered Emma Caldwell, 27, in 2005 but he was not brought to justice until 2024.
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Emma Caldwell family meeting chairman of inquiry into her murder by Iain Packer
The initial police investigation into Emma Caldwell's murder has been criticised for failing to catch Iain Packer, who was jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years almost two decades after the killing.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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perspectivemedia.comEmma Caldwell family to meet inquiry chairman
The family and their lawyers will meet Lord Scott KC in Glasgow.
·London, United Kingdom
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