Valdo Calocane brother thought killer’s text messages were about suicide, inquiry told

Elias Calocane told the inquiry he thought an “I love you” message sent from his brother in January of that year was a “goodbye message” - (PA)

The brother of triple killer Valdo Calocane has told an inquiry he thought his sibling’s messages about hurting “permanently” concerned his suicidal thoughts, not harming other people.

Elias Calocane described his brother, who sent him texts about “red rum”, which is murder spelt backwards, as a “calm and peaceful” person.