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Sister's vow: Arlene Fraser will never be forgotten
23 Feb
Summary
- Sister vows to keep Arlene's memory alive until remains are found.
- New law compels killers to reveal victim's location or face life.
- Arlene Fraser's husband jailed for life for her 1998 murder.
Nearly 30 years after Arlene Fraser's murder in 1998, her sister Carol Gillies remains determined to ensure her memory endures until her remains are found. Arlene disappeared from Elgin, Scotland, and her husband, Nat Fraser, was convicted of her murder. Gillies is featured in a new BBC documentary, 'Murder Case: The Hunt for Arlene Fraser's Killer,' to shed light on violence against women and the parole process.
Fraser was sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating his wife's murder to avoid a costly divorce and child custody battle. He has refused to reveal the location of Arlene's body, leaving her family without a grave to visit. This lack of closure is described as an 'extension of the torture' by former detective superintendent Alan Smith. The family hopes that Suzanne's Law, passed in the Scottish parliament, will compel killers to disclose victims' remains, offering a path to final closure.
Nat Fraser is scheduled for parole in two years. Gillies emphasizes the need for victims' families to be heard regarding changes in the parole system. The documentary chronicles the family's "torturous journey" and their unwavering resolve, supported by detectives and media interest, to keep Arlene's case alive.
