A man who sexually assaulted and murdered his 16-year-old sister in a park in Hamilton has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years.
Amber Gibson’s body was found in Cadzow Glen on 28 November 2021, two days after she was last seen.
Connor Gibson, 20, strangled Amber then got rid of his clothes and called the children’s home Amber was staying at to pretend she was still alive.
Another man was found guilty of interfering with Amber’s body.
Stephen Corrigan – who was unknown to both Amber and Connor Gibson – found her body, but rather than alert police, he inappropriately touched her and then concealed her remains. He was jailed for nine years.
Connor Gibson was jailed for life, and must serve at least 22 years before he can apply for parole.
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Connor Gibson will serve at least 22 years in prison
Amber’s body was discovered in Cadzow Glen on Sunday 28 November, hidden in bushes and branches. Her body was covered in mud and her clothes were found nearby.
Two days later Gibson posted a tribute on Facebook to his sister – then the following day, he was arrested for her murder.
A 13-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow had heard how Gibson – who denied the charges against him – had removed Amber’s clothes and assaulted her.
Prosecutors said the teenager had been “appallingly” murdered by the brother she must have trusted.
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