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12/03/2008
No Negligence Probe For Scarlett's Mother
The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling will not be investigated for possible negligence, police in Goa have confirmed.
Fiona MacKeown, 43, from Bideford in Devon, had left her 15-year-old daughter in the care of a 25-year-old local tour guide, while she and the rest of her children travelled to another part of India as part of a six-month holiday.
Scarlett was found dead on Anjuna Beach on February 18. Local police had originally said that the teenager had accidentally drowned. However, a murder investigation was launched following a second post-mortem, which showed that the Scarlett had been attacked.
A 28-year-old man appeared in an Indian court on Monday, charged with raping Scarlett. However, Samson D'Souza has not been charged with the teenager's murder. He has been remanded in custody and is being questioned by police.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Mrs MacKeown had denied that she was negligent, but said that she was naive and trusting.
Mrs MacKeown, who had said that her daughter had been murdered from the beginning, has accused the Goan police of attempting to cover up their mistakes over the investigation. She has written to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to ask for his help in the case.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that police in Goa are seeking a British man who may be a potential witness in the case.
(KMcA)
Fiona MacKeown, 43, from Bideford in Devon, had left her 15-year-old daughter in the care of a 25-year-old local tour guide, while she and the rest of her children travelled to another part of India as part of a six-month holiday.
Scarlett was found dead on Anjuna Beach on February 18. Local police had originally said that the teenager had accidentally drowned. However, a murder investigation was launched following a second post-mortem, which showed that the Scarlett had been attacked.
A 28-year-old man appeared in an Indian court on Monday, charged with raping Scarlett. However, Samson D'Souza has not been charged with the teenager's murder. He has been remanded in custody and is being questioned by police.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Mrs MacKeown had denied that she was negligent, but said that she was naive and trusting.
Mrs MacKeown, who had said that her daughter had been murdered from the beginning, has accused the Goan police of attempting to cover up their mistakes over the investigation. She has written to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to ask for his help in the case.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that police in Goa are seeking a British man who may be a potential witness in the case.
(KMcA)
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14 March 2008
Pair Questioned Over Scarlett Murder
Police are continuing to question two men in connection with the alleged drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa.
Pair Questioned Over Scarlett Murder
Police are continuing to question two men in connection with the alleged drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in Goa.
01 April 2008
Mother Brings Scarlett's Body Home
The mother of Scarlet Keeling, the teenager who was raped and murdered in Goa has arrived back in the UK to organise her daughter's funeral. Fiona MacKeown, 43, arrived in Heathrow Airport from Mumbai, India last night with her daughter's coffin.
Mother Brings Scarlett's Body Home
The mother of Scarlet Keeling, the teenager who was raped and murdered in Goa has arrived back in the UK to organise her daughter's funeral. Fiona MacKeown, 43, arrived in Heathrow Airport from Mumbai, India last night with her daughter's coffin.
13 March 2008
Second Man In Court Over Scarlett Murder
A second man arrested in Goa in connection with the drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling has appeared in court. Placido Carvalho was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court today. He has not been charged, but has been remanded in custody for 14 days to give police more time to question him.
Second Man In Court Over Scarlett Murder
A second man arrested in Goa in connection with the drugging, rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling has appeared in court. Placido Carvalho was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court today. He has not been charged, but has been remanded in custody for 14 days to give police more time to question him.
11 March 2008
Scarlett Mother Faces 'Negligence' Probe
The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling may be questioned over possible negligence. Fiona MacKeown had left her 15-year-old daughter in the care of a local family in Goa, India, while she and the rest of her children travelled to another part of the country. Scarlett was found dead on Anjuna Beach on February 18.
Scarlett Mother Faces 'Negligence' Probe
The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling may be questioned over possible negligence. Fiona MacKeown had left her 15-year-old daughter in the care of a local family in Goa, India, while she and the rest of her children travelled to another part of the country. Scarlett was found dead on Anjuna Beach on February 18.
02 April 2008
Scarlett Murder Investigation Continues
The investigation into the rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling may be transferred to India's version of the FBI, Sky News has reported. Scarlett's mother, Fiona MacKeown, who has alleged a cover up of her death by politicians, police and local mafia, has demanded a more thorough investigation.
Scarlett Murder Investigation Continues
The investigation into the rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling may be transferred to India's version of the FBI, Sky News has reported. Scarlett's mother, Fiona MacKeown, who has alleged a cover up of her death by politicians, police and local mafia, has demanded a more thorough investigation.
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