Tinder rapist who faked death and fled to Spain sent to prison for ‘devastating’ crimes James Clacher used his Army reservist skills to try and evade the authorities The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
Rapist who faked his own death and fled to Spain jailed for eight years A judge described James Clacher’s attempt to evade justice as ‘cowardly’. Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Rapist found guilty after faking death and fleeing UK to evade trial James Clacher was traced to Spain after going missing in 2022 The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Man who faked his own death to escape justice convicted of raping two women James Clacher was traced to Spain after attempting to convince the authorities of his death. Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
Police warn public not to approach missing Highlands hiker accused of rape A MAN believed to be in the Highlands has been revealed to be due to go on trial for allegedly raping two women, with police warning the public not… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022
Public asked not to approach Scots man missing for almost two weeks James Clacher - aged 53, from Bellshill - was last seen in Airdrie at around 4pm on Monday May 30. Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022
Search for missing hillwalker whose car was discovered near Scots loch goes on Police are 'extremely concerned' for the welfare of James Clacher who was last seen in Airdrie at around 4pm on Monday May 30. Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022
Missing Lanarkshire man's car found over 50 miles from home at beauty spot James Clacher, from Bellshill, was last seen in nearby Airdrie at around 4pm on Monday, May 30 before being reported missing. His car has since been found. Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022
Frantic search launched for missing man after car discovered near Scots loch James Clacher, from Bellshill, was last seen in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, at around 4pm on Monday, May 30. Daily Record · May 31, 2022
Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Lanarkshire man after finding his car James Clacher was last seen in Airdrie yesterday and his car was found in Argyll. Daily Record · May 31, 2022