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Post by Rubislaw32 on Apr 13, 2017 11:43:38 GMT -8
As further searches are conducted in a remote wooded area of South Lanarkshire,by officers from Police Scotland,new information was revealed by the Emma Caldwell re-investigation team,situated in Stirling.
Employing a new DNA analysis technique,known as Y-STR,which isolates male chromosomes in samples containing high levels of female chromosomes,the team are claiming a potentially vital breakthrough.
In effect,that the DNA profile of a single male has been established,from samples that were taken from the body of Miss Caldwell.
The team is also examining various claims of sexual assault,as perpetrated upon sex workers,circa 2005.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Apr 14, 2017 2:56:02 GMT -8
Just as some commentary,on recent events in the ''saga'' of the re-investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell.
The news of an apparent DNA profile emerging,must be good news for the investigating team,since it opens up more options,in ''avenues'' to explore.
However,it has been reported as a ''partial''....which,in layman's language suggests that the profile garnered,would unlikely to be considered as a piece of evidence that would ''cut the mustard'',in a court of law.Simply on the basis that there could be debate over its extent of technical contamination.
With DNA technology advancing in leaps and bounds,it seems to bring into question whether ''the Law'' is prepared to accept certain evidence,for which the method in revealing,is little understood [?].
This may well become a debate,between the Law and scientific community,in itself.
But,as reported,the latest revelation,is better than a poke in the eye,with a blunt stick [?].
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Apr 30, 2017 3:08:46 GMT -8
News,last week,of further searches,by officers from Police Scotland,in the vicinity of Cartland Bridge,for possible evidence related to the murder of Emma Caldwell,bring back memories,for those old enough to remember.
Specifically,the murder of Dundee prostitute,Carol Lannen,whose handbag,containing small items of clothing,was discovered 80 miles away,close to the Don Bridge,near Kintore,Aberdeenshire,April 1979.
Two murders of prostitutes,38 years apart,both strangled and left naked in a wooded area.Both murders leaving detectives uncertain of the perpetrator's motorcar,and origin of his residence.
But ''circumstances'' in Miss Lannen's murder,inspiring detectives in the Emma Caldwell re-investigation,in hunting for clues.
That,perhaps,Miss Caldwell's perpetrator,disposed of her personal items,by launching them,over a bridge [?].
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Recent and long term private investigations,do start taking on a possible picture of a ''grouping'' of murders,post San Francisco era,that are interesting Law Enforcement Agencies,with suspect,The Zodiac Killer.
As listed,in chronological order :
Brenda Page - July 1978,Aberdeen,Scotland.[Blunt force trauma]
Carol Lannen - March 1979,Dundee,Scotland.[Strangulation]
Marie Innuzzi - August 1979,MA,U.S.A.[Strangulation]
Elizabeth McCabe - February 1980,Dundee,Scotland.[Strangulation]
Joan Webster - November 1981,MA,U.S.A.[Blunt force trauma]
Five young women murdered in a little over three years,within 60 miles of ''The Oil Capital of Europe'' [Aberdeen],or the airport,Logan,which represented a ''gateway'' to the European Oil Industry,for American Oil workers.
''Then'',in April 2005,an emergence of another,possibly linked murder.That,of Emma Caldwell,by strangulation,and left in a remote wooded location,thirty miles from Glasgow,Scotland.
Was Zodiac a trans-Atlantic travelling Oil worker ?
Was Emma Caldwell,Zodiac's last victim ?
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Post by Rubislaw32 on May 3, 2017 10:37:39 GMT -8
Although real progress and causes for optimism in the Emma Caldwell murder re-investigation,is apparent,the ''Spying scandal''and its claimed associations with this case,continues to find its place in the news.
Three days ago,it was announced that Detective Superintendent Brenda Smith is to be sidelined from her current position on the Counter Corruption Unit,and assigned ''project work''.
It is DS Smith,who is purported to have flagged up concerns over what she perceived as illegal activity,at the C.C.U.
Reacting with something akin to incredulity,at this decision,Justice Committee member and MSP,Douglas Ross,commented :
''If this move is punishment for having previously raised objections,then it is clearly unacceptable,and people would expect Police Scotland to re-think this decision.''
As readers might note,it was the Justice Committee,at Holyrood,who found themselves subjected to conflicting reports on what had actually taken place,leading to the illegal monitoring of Newspaper sources.
This culminated in an appearance by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary,Derek Penman,who sought to clarify matters,in front of the Committee.
Some believe that he failed to do so.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on May 31, 2017 2:44:21 GMT -8
EURO-ZODIAC ?
News surfaced,yesterday,of attempts by Cold Case Detective,Bo Lundqvist,to solve the murders of Gertie Jensen and Teresa Thorling,in Sweden.
Ms.Jensen's body was discovered in Gothenburg,in August 1980,and Ms.Thorling,in Malmo,two weeks later.
Both women had been subjected to ''sexually charged brutality'',and both were discarded on building sites.
Mr.Lundqvist is of the opinion that both victims displayed ''some'' characteristics of falling prey to ''The Yorkshire Ripper'',Peter Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe's name has been found on a passenger ferry manifest,traveling from Malmo,close to the time of the murders.
Mr.Lundqvist has now been in contact with West Yorkshire Police,regarding this matter.
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Readers might not that,following Peter Sutcliffe's conviction for 13 murders,and receiving twenty life sentences,in 1981,he was taken up to Dundee,Scotland,and interviewed by Tayside Police,in relation to the murder of Carol Lannen [March 1979].
It would appear that the current collection of cold cases,that the Scottish Crown Prosecution Service are examining,including those of Brenda Page and Emma Caldwell,all displayed ''some''characteristics,pertaining to aspect's of Sutcliffe's MO.
But not ''all'' characteristics.
Mr.Lundqvist has now been informed,by a Swedish Newspaper,that he might be well served,by contacting The Crown Office,in Scotland.
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Post by Ricardo on Jun 2, 2017 1:05:47 GMT -8
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Jun 2, 2017 3:44:43 GMT -8
Yes Ricardo,so often is the case,that not enough is made public,with regard to specific murders.Therefore difficult to make comparisons [?].
Mr.Lundqvist has stated that the murders of Ms.Jensen and Ms.Thorling represented ''sexually charged brutality''.
I believe that it would not be inaccurate to surmise that Cecilia Shepard was subjected to the same [?].
One ''hallmark'' characteristic of Sutcliffe,that is known,was that he initiated almost all of his attacks,by head blows with a hammer.Therefore,at least rendering them ''concussed'',before he got busy on other aspects.
I have mentioned that Sutcliffe was interviewed,in relation to the murder of Carol Lannen.As admitted by investigating police,in their original investigation,Ms.Lannen did not receive blows to her head.And yet,Tayside CID felt compelled to question Sutcliffe.
Perhaps we are able to discuss The Zodiac Killer,''quite fully'',in that much information has been released into the public domain,over the years [?].
With the ''confirmed'' Zodiac murders,we are fairly confident that,unlike a Grizzly,and Sutcliffe,he did not make a B-line for the victims'heads.
And yet,as Frank Mulholland has almost ''telegraphed'',Brenda Page's murder will be drawing comparison's with Carol Lannen's.And it is known that Ms.Page's perpetrator,like Sutcliffe,initiated an attack,with a metallic instrument,to Ms.Page's head.Probably similar,in the case of Joan Webster [?].
I am aware of a suspect,probably in all cases mentioned,that has very definite ties to Sweden,and knowledge of that country.
Hopefully,Mr.Lundqvist will take the advice of the Swedish Newspaper,and contact The Crown Office,in Scotland.
I wonder who passed on the information to the Swedish Newspaper ?
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Jun 21, 2017 16:08:38 GMT -8
As Margaret Caldwell,mother of murder victim,Emma,made another televised appeal to the killer of her daughter,Police Scotland revealed that,following extensive searches of the woodland area around Roberton,several items of new evidence,including women's clothing,had been found.
The ''new evidence'' is currently being forensically tested.
The murder re-investigation team have renewed calls for women,operating as prostitutes in Glasgow circa 2005,who were taken outside of the city by clients,to come forward.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Jul 9, 2017 3:14:42 GMT -8
It has just been announced that at least two serving officers from Police Scotland's Counter Corruption Unit,are to be served misconduct papers,following an ''independent'' probe into their ''whistleblower monitoring'' activities.
One of the officers is believed to be Detective Chief Superintendent Clark Cuzen,who had overall responsibility for the CCU,at that time.
The officers could face demotion or expulsion from the force.
It is understood that the officers will face questioning from senior police attached to Northern Ireland,before a final decision is made.
So,investigated by Durham Constabulary....and then to be ''judged'' by Ulster Constabulary.
All kept ''within the family'' [?].
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Post by Ricardo on Jul 10, 2017 1:36:10 GMT -8
As Margaret Caldwell,mother of murder victim,Emma,made another televised appeal to the killer of her daughter,Police Scotland revealed that,following extensive searches of the woodland area around Roberton,several items of new evidence,including women's clothing,had been found. The ''new evidence'' is currently being forensically tested. The murder re-investigation team have renewed calls for women,operating as prostitutes in Glasgow circa 2005,who were taken outside of the city by clients,to come forward. There is still a good chance that someone will be able to provide more information about Emma Caldwell. For example, the police found out about someone who may have seen Emma Caldwell getting in a black saloon car on the night of April 4, 2005. Mother of Emma Caldwell in new TV appeal over 2005 murderwww.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-40319359Mum of murdered Emma Caldwell warns her killer remains a danger to otherswww.heraldscotland.com/news/15357541.Video__Mum_of_murdered_Emma_Caldwell_warns_her_killer_remains_a_danger_to_othersDetectives hunting Emma Caldwell's killer launch fresh Crimewatch appealwww.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/detectives-hunting-emma-caldwells-killer-10652570
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Jul 10, 2017 7:44:59 GMT -8
Thanks for posting official news updates,Ricardo.
The quality of CCTV footage,isn't very good [?].Merely of historical significance [?].One hopes that investigating police,have better footage.
As reported,there appears to be the assumption that,the BMW was ''owned''.As I have referred to before,including confirmed Zodiac cases,one should consider the possibility that,motorcars are ''hired''.One hopes that investigating police do not overlook this,and keep their vehicle search ''broad''.
It is apparent,from the content of Margaret Caldwell's plea,that the investigating police are aware that they are looking for a perpetrator,whose MO suggests behavior of a serial killer.I believe it is important to make that distinction [?].
Perhaps more on the speculative side,I believe it is possible that the investigating police are confident of the identity of Ms.Caldwell's perpetrator,but recognize that they may not have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
Such matters as witness testimony may be required to further bolster the ''construction'' of a case,that would be strong enough to pass scrutiny,in a court of law.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Aug 3, 2017 16:42:04 GMT -8
Chief Constable of Police Scotland,Philip Gormley,whose officers have been seconded to the Crown Prosecution Service,for the purposes of re-investigations into the murders of Brenda Page [1978],and Emma Caldwell [2005],is currently under investigation for allegations of bullying.
If the allegations are found proven,CC Gormley could face dismissal from the force.
It has been announced that CC Gormley's deputy,Iain Livingstone,will stand down and leave Police Scotland,in the Autumn.
Scottish Parliament politicians have been assured of ''transparency'' in this matter,and that any findings,by the Scottish Police Authority,will be made public.
Philip Gormley will remain in the post as Chief Constable,while investigations are ongoing,and at least until their completion.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Sept 8, 2017 17:00:19 GMT -8
With allegations of misconduct mounting,including a further one of bullying,by his own Assistant Chief Constable,Malcolm Graham,Police Scotand's boss,Philip Gormley,has stood down on ''special leave''.
Chief Constable Gormley commented,today :
''In the interests of the office of Chief Constable,and the broader interests of Police Scotland,I have sought and been granted special leave,to enable this matter to be properly assessed....''
Scottish Liberal Democrat,Willie Rennie,was quoted as remarking that :
''This investigation needs to be completed effectively and swiftly,so that Police Scotland can move on .......''.
Philip Gormley has held the position of Chief Constable,to 22,000 officers,for just 21 months.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Nov 10, 2017 15:26:44 GMT -8
With Police Scotland's Chief Constable,Philip Gormley,now into a third month of ''special leave'',at a cost to the Scottish tax payer,of approximately $25,000,for each month of absence,the misconduct claims levelled against him,continue to mount.
Following a third allegation of bullying,by a serving officer,a fourth misconduct claim was made by Justice sub-committee convener,Mary Fee MSP,for dishonest evidence presented to the sub-committee,by CC Gormley,himself.
In the last day,a fifth misconduct claim,by a police civilian worker,has been lodged with the Scottish Police Authority,against the absent Chief Constable.
The S.P.A. have assured politicians that a decision on CC Gormley's ''special leave'' status,will be made in December.
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Post by Rubislaw32 on Dec 13, 2017 3:30:04 GMT -8
Having now compiled a 180 page report into their unlawful spying of newspaper sources,Police Scotland appear unwilling to release it to the public.
Calls from Scottish politicians,to release the report,have yet to yield success.
This includes Margaret Mitchell MSP,the convener of The Justice Committee,who were subjected to conflicting statements,by various police officials,over a period of eight months,with regard to shenanigans at the Counter Corruption Unit.
Deputy Chief Constable Neil Richardson had claimed that there was a live murder enquiry,in progress,at the time that the unit was exposed,for illegally intercepting e-mails,of suspected ''Whistleblowers''.Following an accusation that Detective Inspector David Moran,was one such source,DCC Richardson was to resign.
There followed appearances,in front of The Justice Committee,from both ACC Nicolson and HMIC Penman - both of whom denied Richardson's claim of a ''live murder enquiry'',which may have been seen as some form of mitigation,for the Counter Corruption Unit's behaviour.
Margaret Mitchell MSP,recently stated,with regard to the Police report,now compiled :
''Police Scotland have already admitted they are at fault in this instance,so it is puzzling why they are refusing to publish this report.''
Mrs.Mitchell added :
''If they continue to refuse to reveal full details of surveillance they carried out on Detective Inspector David Moran,it will only fuel speculation that it was much more extensive,than first thought.''.
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