THE heartbroken father of a Scot murdered abroad has told how the failure to bring his killers to justice is slowly sending him to an early grave.
"I've had no answers and no one is behind bars for his death. It’s devastating and I’m not sure how much more I can take. It’s broken me in so many ways and you simply never get over losing a child - no parent should have to go through this.” He explains: “She gave up her fight with cancer the day that we lost our son. Having to identify his body was horrendous. It left us both devastated and it’s something you never truly get past.
Mr Swindle, who help snare serial killer Peter Tobin, says the UK and Scottish Governments must develop better support and collaboration processes with countries where British citizens have lost their lives to suspected foul play. “We know an English-speaking woman telephoned the Spanish emergency services the morning after and spoke about a tall man and others involved in a fight.
Craig had only just flown in from his home in Australia the night before and spent a few brief hours with Ian and Antoinette before jetting off again to meet his brother in SpainHe added: “Craig was killed just hours after landing in Lloret de Mar. He was looking forward to spending time with his brother and excited to be going on holiday.