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14/03/2008
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.
Samson D'Souza, 28, has been charged with raping the 15-year-old, while Placido Carvalho, believed to be aged between 30 and 35 has not yet been charged with an offence, but appeared in court on Thursday on suspicion of drugging the teenager.
Both have been remanded in custody for 14 days and are being questioned by police.
Scarlett, from Bideford in Devon, was found dead on Anjuna Beach in Goa 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 Scarlett had been attacked.
Her mother, Fiona MacKeown, had left Scarlett in the care of a 25-year-old local tour guide. Mrs MacKeown was on a six-month holiday to India with her children and had travelled to another part of the country with her other children when Scarlett was killed.
Mrs MacKeown could face an investigation over possible negligence in the case. However, she has accused the police in Goa of instigating a cover-up in the case. She wrote a letter to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, saying: "I have no faith in the leadership of the Goa Police.
"The administration tried its best to hush up the death as a simple case of drowning."
Kishan Kumar, Inspector General of Police in Goa, has confirmed that one police officer has been suspended from the investigation and an inquiry has been launched into his actions.
Mr Kumar has also said that police have not ruled out making further arrests in the case.
(KMcA)
Samson D'Souza, 28, has been charged with raping the 15-year-old, while Placido Carvalho, believed to be aged between 30 and 35 has not yet been charged with an offence, but appeared in court on Thursday on suspicion of drugging the teenager.
Both have been remanded in custody for 14 days and are being questioned by police.
Scarlett, from Bideford in Devon, was found dead on Anjuna Beach in Goa 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 Scarlett had been attacked.
Her mother, Fiona MacKeown, had left Scarlett in the care of a 25-year-old local tour guide. Mrs MacKeown was on a six-month holiday to India with her children and had travelled to another part of the country with her other children when Scarlett was killed.
Mrs MacKeown could face an investigation over possible negligence in the case. However, she has accused the police in Goa of instigating a cover-up in the case. She wrote a letter to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, saying: "I have no faith in the leadership of the Goa Police.
"The administration tried its best to hush up the death as a simple case of drowning."
Kishan Kumar, Inspector General of Police in Goa, has confirmed that one police officer has been suspended from the investigation and an inquiry has been launched into his actions.
Mr Kumar has also said that police have not ruled out making further arrests in the case.
(KMcA)
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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.
12 March 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.
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.
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.
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.
24 September 2008
Scarlett Keeling Murder Suspect Released On Bail
A suspect in the rape and murder of Devon teenager Scarlett Keeling has been released on bail in India after police failed to submit charges against him. Samson D'Souza, 29, had to surrender his passport and was told he cannot leave the southern state of Goa. He faces charges under the Indian penal code for murder, rape and drugging with intent.
Scarlett Keeling Murder Suspect Released On Bail
A suspect in the rape and murder of Devon teenager Scarlett Keeling has been released on bail in India after police failed to submit charges against him. Samson D'Souza, 29, had to surrender his passport and was told he cannot leave the southern state of Goa. He faces charges under the Indian penal code for murder, rape and drugging with intent.
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