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Kimberly’s story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Her death led to landmark ruling that sustained domestic violence can make an abuser criminally responsible for their victim’s suicide

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11

Stonehaven death toll ‘would have been higher’ had train been full – inquiry

The 6.38am Aberdeen to Glasgow service derailed after it collided with debris washed from a drain onto the track near Carmont on August 12 2020.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

Three killed in Stonehaven derailment suffered ‘unsurvivable injuries’ – inquiry

The crash in Aberdeenshire on August 12 2020 claimed the lives of three people and resulted in six others being injured.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

Twins hit charity cyclist with truck then hid body in carcass pit, Glasgow court told

Disappearance of Tony Parsons in 2017 finally resolved after Alexander McKellar took girlfriend to burial site

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Drink-driver confessed to partner he buried body of 2017 hit-and-run victim

Body of Tony Parsons was found on a Highland estate three years after A82 collision

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

West Lothian motorcyclist and car driver killed mum while speeding on busy road

Sadler's motorbike struck the car that had gone into the right hand lane and De Monerri then came upon the collision and struck another motorcycle before hitting the Audi car driven by Mrs Reid.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 26, 2023

Woman admits killing her newborn baby with clingfilm after conviction overturned

A conviction of murder was overturned on appeal

Wales Online · May 30, 2023

Woman admits killing baby with cling film after wrongful murder conviction

Ineta Dzinguviene pleaded guilty to the culpable homicide of her son after new evidence showed her to be of diminished responsibility at the time.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Mum admits killing newborn baby after murder conviction overturned

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Ineta Dzinguviene was told she will remain in custody until sentencing.

Daily Record · May 30, 2023

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, said a decision would be made ‘as soon as possible’.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023