Emma suspect named by police in new report
POLICE investigating the murder of Emma Caldwell have named a suspect in new documents submitted to prosecutors more than 13 years after her death.
Detective Chief Superintendent David McLaren delivered the dossier to the Crown Office after Police Scotland was ordered to reopen the investigation.
Miss Caldwell, 27, had been working as a prostitute when her body was found in woods near Roberton, Lanarkshire, in 2005, but the case has remained unsolved.
The force was told to begin a new inquiry in June 2015, codenamed Operation Bynum, by then Lord Advocate Frank Mullholland after newspaper reports claimed those in charge of the original investigation had failed to pursue a potential suspect.
During interviews, it was revealed the man had taken police to a secluded area where Miss Caldwell’s body was found.
The newly submitted report will be considered by prosecutors at the Crown Office, who will advise police on the next step.
Mr McLaren told the Sunday Post: ‘The Lord Advocate instructed a full review of the Emma Caldwell murder inquiry in 2015 and since then a dedicated team of detectives has undertaken a significant amount of work reinvestigating the case. ‘This week we have submitted a report to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service [COPFS] summarising the previous investigation into Emma’s death and also presenting the findings, so far, of the reinvestigation.
‘I would like to stress, though, that the case remains open and detectives continue to investigate Emma’s murder.
‘We have asked the COPFS to consider this detailed report and give direction on what further action should be taken.
‘I would also urge anyone with information about the case to come forward.’
Since the case reopened, officers have interviewed more than 170 persons of interest.
In 2007, four Turkish men were charged with Miss Cald-
‘We have waited long enough’
well’s murder but the case against them collapsed.
Her mother Margaret said: ‘It has been more than 13 years since my daughter was murdered and three years since the police were ordered to reopen their investigation.
‘Since Emma’s death, I have lost my husband William, who died without seeing justice for our daughter. We have waited long enough to see justice.’
A Crown Office spokesman said: ‘We have received a request from Police Scotland for advice and direction concerning the ongoing investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell.
‘As this remains a live investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further.’