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‘I was Iain Packer’s first victim – I’m running out of time to get justice’

Exclusive: Magdalene Robertson was raped by Emma Caldwell’s killer, Iain Packer, when she was just 15. She is now calling for the police who first investigated him to face their own inquiry before they die

The Independent UK

Beware book could be ‘damning’ over Caldwell investigation, ex-detective says

The book was seized during the investigation into Emma Caldwell’s murder in 2005.

The Independent UK

Murderer Iain Packer likely committed further sex crimes abroad, says survivor

One of Packer’s victims and a former detective both believe the killer of Emma Caldwell is responsible for other crimes abroad.

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Emma Caldwell murder case: Detective warns killer may be linked to more unsolved deaths

A retired detective believes Emma Caldwell's killer, Iain Packer, convicted in 2024, may be responsible for other unsolved deaths. Packer's consistent pattern of violence towards women was evident. He was sentenced to life for Caldwell's murder and sexual offenses. A public inquiry is now scrutinizing the initial investigation into Caldwell's…

The Times of India

Emma Caldwell detective fears she wasn’t sex offender’s only victim

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The Independent UK

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn’t prolific sex offender’s first victim

Police had questioned Packer in the weeks following Ms Caldwell’s death

The Independent UK

Emma Caldwell unlikely to have been her killer’s first victim, says ex-detective

Stuart Hall said he believes more of Iain Packer’s offending will come to light.

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Detectives claim hunch about Emma Caldwell murder was brushed off

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The Independent UK

Detectives tell of certainty on killer’s guilt in Emma Caldwell murder inquiry

Two former detectives have spoken to a podcast about the initial investigation into the murder.

Evening Standard

Detectives say suspicions about Emma Caldwell’s killer were ignored by superiors

Murderer Iain Packer was not convicted until 19 years later

The Independent UK

Emma Caldwell’s family demand honesty from police after meeting inquiry chairman

Miss Caldwell was murdered in 2005.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell family to meet inquiry chairman

The family and their lawyers will meet Lord Scott KC in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell’s mother says inquiry into daughter’s murder ‘set up to fail’

Lord Scott KC has been appointed to chair an inquiry into the 27-year-old’s death in 2005.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma, 27, was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

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Evening Standard

Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

The National (Scotland)

Judge appointed to Emma Caldwell inquiry as family hope for closure

The mother of Emma Caldwell has said her family have “waited a long time” for closure, after a judge was appointed to chair the inquiry into…

Evening Standard

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

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Evening Standard

Judge appointed to chair Emma Caldwell inquiry

Lord Scott KC will head the probe into the investigation into the 27-year-old’s murder in 2005.

The National (Scotland)

Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney after public inquiry announcement

The family of Emma Caldwell are to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Justice Secretary following a "significant announcement" on…

Evening Standard

New top judge must not ‘stand in way’ of justice for Emma, says Caldwell family

Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 by serial rapist Iain Packer, who was not convicted until almost two decades later.

Evening Standard

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard

BBC journalists who helped convict killer win Bafta award

BBC journalists Samantha Poling and Eammon O’Connor dedicated their award to the women who helped convict Iain Packer.

The Guardian - UK

Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

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