The mum of a teenager murdered in 1996 said justice has been done but she will always feel the “void” left by her daughter’s death as one of her killers was jailed for at least 17 years.
She was pushed or fell into undergrowth and her body was discovered in the river at Place of Bonhill, Renton, later the same day – which was her mother’s 40th birthday. Speaking outside the court on Monday, Caroline’s mother Margaret McKeich said she was “pleased” at the sentence. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.She said that she and Caroline’s father, who was also at the court, are both “serving a sentence as well, only ours doesn’t come to an end, we don’t get parole”.
During the trial, forensic pathologist Dr Marjorie Turner told the court the 14-year-old was still alive when she went into the water and the ultimate cause of death was drowning.