Goa Court Acquits Two Accused In The Murder Of British Teenager Scarlett Keeling

Samson D'souza and Placido Carvalho, the two men accused of sexually assaulting and murdering British teenager Scarlett Keeling have been let-off, citing lack of evidence.

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Scarlett's mother, Fiona MacKeown, who had came to Goa to hear the verdict said she was devastated.

"It has been long time of waiting. Waiting for this day. I am nervous and hope that the struggle and wait will end," Fiona said. She also added that she will challenge the verdict.

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The bruised body of 15-year-old Keeling was discovered on Anjuna beach shore on 19 February 2008. Even though initially it was dismissed as an accident, the case was reopened due to the efforts of her mother.

CBI which later took over the probe had claimed that the two accused had drugged and raped her before leaving her in the shallow waters resulting in the death. The case had generated a lot of international attention due to the outburst of her mother's outburst against the government and safety of the tourists in Goa.?