Murdered girl’s mother tells of ‘unbelievable pain’ 20 years on

The mother of a teenage schoolgirl murdered 20 years ago has spoken of the “unbelievable pain” she feels in her heart.

Caroline Glachan, 14, was brutally attacked and her body was found on the banks of the River Leven in West Dunbartonshire on August 25 1996.

She had suffered blunt trauma to the head and drowned.

Despite extensive investigations, no-one has ever been arrested in connection with her murder.

Now, two decades on from her death, Police Scotland will be making a fresh appeal 0 Caroline Glachan’s body was found beside the River Leven for information on the BBC’S Crimewatch programme tonight.

A clip released by the broadcaster ahead of the show features an interview with Caro- line’s mother, Margaret Mckeich, who recalled the day her life stood still.

She told the programme: “I looked out the window and there was a police officer with a police woman and I knew. I just knew. I got this unbelievable pain, which I can still feel, just a pain in my heart. I just knew it was her.

“They came up and they asked about her and the clothing that she had on. I told them and they said that they believed that it was her but they would have to identify her.

“Of course by this time it is my birthday so life didn’t begin at 40. For me, it basically ended.”