UK - Alesha MacPhail, 6, raped & murdered, Ardbeg, Isle of Bute, Scotland, 2 Jul 2018 -*arrest* #6

[Ardoch]

Interesting;
"The psychopath will typically seek to avoid prosecution by manipulating the other individual into taking the blame for the crime. The other person is thus used as a scapegoat by the psychopathic offender. When a psychopathic, male serial killer takes on a subordinate partner it will generally be a female."

Why Psychopaths Are Effective Killers
He didn't have any partner but chose to blame someone else after the act.

 

[LittleMystery]

Yes and he also said previously that he had given a hoody to T because she was cold.

Yep, it seems he included some parts of the truth in his twisted tale.

- the fantasising, although it was him doing the fantasising in reality.
- the hoodie.
- leaving for cannabis.
- losing the phone and going back out to look for it.

Liars will always include at least some of the truth. I think some shrewd Websleuthers recognised some of these particular part-truths early on. With the exception of the hoodie, I don’t think any of our minds could go there.

 

[Mrs Marple]

Am l missing something here? The judge said he had several markers for psychopathic behaviour. He didn't day the words 'you are a psychopath'.

I wonder if the SW he confessed to was a woman. I bet he couldn't wait to make her hear all about his depravity. It makes me wonder if he had been allocated an appropriate adul, if he would have admitted it sooner. I use admitted loosely, as he may have said he done it, but l don't think that's the same as admitting responsibility in this case.

 

[Sleuthdolf]

So i wonder if professor Wilson still believes that Campbell is unlikely to be a psychopath?

These guys must get their degrees from christmas crackers!!

In my opinion he is most unlikely to be released after 27 years and will never effectively re-integrate into society.

Some of me is left to wonder whether some of his "revelations" to the psychiatric doctors was an attempt at bravado?
He must know that his future is grim so perhaps trying to crank up the notoriety?

A truly sickening case and the real worry is that nobody spotted any warning signs that this young man was heading in this direction...and surely that begs the question....why?

Professor Wilson didn't say he didn't think he was a psycopath. He said he didn't have enough evidence to label him as one. Watch this space! I expect another update from him!

There were definitely warning signs and sorry to say his parents buried their heads in the sand with his previous behaviour. They aren't guilty of his crime but are guilty of poor parenting.

 

[Mrs Marple]

Interesting;
"The psychopath will typically seek to avoid prosecution by manipulating the other individual into taking the blame for the crime. The other person is thus used as a scapegoat by the psychopathic offender. When a psychopathic, male serial killer takes on a subordinate partner it will generally be a female."

Why Psychopaths Are Effective Killers
He didn't have any partner but chose to blame someone else after the act.

That's got Brady written all over it.

 

[TaylorCallum]

Am l missing something here? The judge said he had several markers for psychopathic behaviour. He didn't day the words 'you are a psychopath'.

I wonder if the SW he confessed to was a woman. I bet he couldn't wait to make her hear all about his depravity. It makes me wonder if he had been allocated an appropriate adul, if he would have admitted it sooner. I use admitted loosely, as he may have said he done it, but l don't think that's the same as admitting responsibility in this case.

No, you are correct. He didn't say he was a psychopath just that he fit some of the psychopathy checklist. I'm sure further tests will be carried out.

He came across utterly cold though. No emotion. Seemed to be revelling in the sorrow of the family.

 

[Tortoise]

I think it's technically not possible to diagnose a child with psychopathy.

 

[Kikixxxx]

Yep professor Wilson also said AC wouldn’t have gone on to do it again if I recall correctly.... I’ll take what he says with a pinch of salt from now on

 

[Kikixxxx]

@TaylorCallum what was he doing when the judge was reading out his statement? And when Toni and genie started crying / screaming ?

 

[Mrs Marple]

Glad to be back home now. That was... an experience.

I'm glad this whole ordeal is finally over with. At least for the general public, it will never be for the family. It's something they'll have to carry for the rest of their life. On reflection, I also feel awful for thinking that Toni had an affair with Aaron. I didn't think she killed Alesha but for some reason, I thought they might have gotten together and now I know that was a pack of lies. I saw her utterly devastated in that courtroom. I also saw her earlier over at the water cooler interacting with a couple of people just trying her best to smile and be normal and it must have been one of the hardest days of her life. She's only young herself. I'm sorry for doubting her. This whole case has been draining and my heart goes out to Alesha's family and friends. I hope they can find some small amount of closure now.

I doubt Aaron will ever get out honestly. Lord Matthews seemed pretty firm that he doubted he could ever be rehabilitated. Aaron's callousness with his actions and statements and the way he smiled at Georgina in the courtroom was chilling. A complete lack of empathy and remorse. Horrible.

Well done TaylorCallum. Have a cup of tea. Or something stronger. I think this day will stay with all if us for a very long time.

 

[TaylorCallum]

@TaylorCallum what was he doing when the judge was reading out his statement? And when Toni and genie started crying / screaming ?

His back was turned to me so I couldn't really see his face at that point. But he didn't turn around at all, didn't even see him flinch slightly, move a muscle. Nothing. He only turned around when leaving and that's when he smiled at Georgina while she was shouting at him. He seemed unaffected to be honest.

 

[Mrs Marple]

I think it's technically not possible to diagnose a child with psychopathy.

Well this l didn't know. Very interesting.

 

[Cappuccino]

I think it's technically not possible to diagnose a child with psychopathy.

No I don't think they're allowed to diagnose psychopathy until after the age of 18, up till then its called Oppositional Defiance Disorder which can sometimes be prevented from developing into psychopathy if treated right. Obviously not here though.

 

[Alyce]

Thank you Taylor for being our man on the spot - even though it was harrowing - and even more so for you, being right there - I appreciate having the inside view.

 

[TaylorCallum]

Well done TaylorCallum. Have a cup of tea. Or something stronger. I think this day will stay with all if us for a very long time.

Thank you! What a horrible day. At least it's finished now though. For us at least. I agree, I'm sure it will stick with us.

 

[Sleuthdolf]

Yep professor Wilson also said AC wouldn’t have gone on to do it again if I recall correctly.... I’ll take what he says with a pinch of salt from now on

I think I will write him another email in the coming days. Hopefully he responds with a more detailed view of things.

And thanks too TaylorCallum. Great work. I wouldn't have been able to do what you did today.

 

[TaylorCallum]

Thank you Taylor for being our man on the spot - even though it was harrowing - and even more so for you, being right there - I appreciate having the inside view.

Oh no bother! Thank you all very much for the support and for keeping the thread updated with all news articles and keeping the discussion going.

 

[Mercsw]

Minimum of 27 years and likely never to be released.

I doubted some aspects of the case (never his guilt but various parts that didn’t add up) but I get the feeling that’s because so much has been kept from us.

I don’t think we will be hearing his name ever again. Good luck in prison etc

 

[Gardenista]

Can someone please link to the law that says 27 years is the max he could be given?

 

[Ardoch]

No I don't think they're allowed to diagnose psychopathy until after the age of 18, up till then its called Oppositional Defiance Disorder which can sometimes be prevented from developing into psychopathy if treated right. Obviously not here though.

If that is the case then it's worrying and perhaps explains why he didn't receive any help.
Was it ever recorded that he had a social worker prior to the crime?