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Marcello Mega & Jacob Farr

Edinburgh sex offender requests transfer to women's prison before release

An Edinburgh prisoner who abducted and raped his care worker is now wishing to be known as Claire as he is set to be released.

Albert Caballero, 50, is requesting to be known as a woman which has stunned his guards at HMP Edinburgh. It is understood that he has asked for lipstick and eye make-up whilst changing the name he would like to be known as.

Caballero is close to being able to apply to be released back into the community. Having served half his sentence he will be able to approach the Parole Board for Scotland.

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