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Angeline · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 148

Welcome, indeed. What you are doing is amazing, and I'd like to congratulate you for being so resilient and strong. I look forward to meeting with you soon, and will be there with a crowd on the day of the Walk.

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scotkaz · Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 527

From todays Edinburgh News

Mother of killer Luke Mitchell to join city justice march

Published Date: 27 November 2008
By GARETH EDWARDS
THE mother of Luke Mitchell is set to join the families of suspected murder victims from across Scotland on a "justice" march down Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Corinne Mitchell, 48, will take part in the Silent Walk for Justice next week as she continues to protest her son's innocence of the murder of schoolgirl Jodi Jones.

She even plans to take along the family's German Shepherd dog, Mia – which Mitchell claimed had led him to Jodi's body – complete with a specially-made "No Justice" coat.

Mrs Mitchell today insisted she had been invited to take part in the event, which culminates in a silent vigil outside the Scottish Parliament. Organisers hope more than 100 families will take part.

"I was asked to take part, and I will be walking silently down the Royal Mile with the others who have suffered from miscarriages of justice," she said.

"It is something I think should be highlighted."

She added: "I don't think I would have been asked to take part in the event if the organisers felt my case would overshadow the point of the walk.

"I am there like everyone else to represent people who have suffered a miscarriage of justice."

Mitchell, now 20, was ordered to serve at least 20 years in jail after being found guilty in 2005 of killing his 14-year-old girlfriend. Her mutilated body was found near her home in Dalkeith in June, 2003.

Mitchell lost an appeal against his conviction in May this year, but he is due back in court next month to appeal his sentence.

Mrs Mitchell revealed her son now had a new lawyer and was prepared to take the fight to clear his name to the European Court of Human Rights.

"It is hard – you have to live with this every day and no-one can possibly know what it feels like," she added.

Marchers taking part in the event are expected to meet at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade before being led down the Royal Mile by a lone piper to the Scottish Parliament.

There, they will all place pictures of their loved ones, and light candles, before holding a minute's silence.

They are also hoping to meet Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, to hand over information on their cases.

The event has been organised by Guje Borjesson, 54, who has been campaigning for justice over the death of her daughter Annie.

The 30-year-old, who had been working at the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre on the Royal Mile, was found washed up on Prestwick beach in December 2004.

Police later said she had either taken her own life or died as the result of an accident, but her mother has refused to accept the findings and is pressing the authorities to reopen the case.

Annie's best friend, Maria Jansson, 41, said: "Our hope is that by coming together, helping each other, sharing knowledge and experiences, we can all learn something.

"The main issue is not for Annie, it is for all the people. We have only one focus, that the truth will come out and justice will be done."

The family of Kevin McLeod, who drowned in Wick Harbour in 1997, are among others taking part.

His mother June, 56, of Nicholson Street, Wick, said: "The more people that take part in the walk, the better.

"It's so sad that families have got to go to this extent to fight for justice.

"Every parent has their own thoughts about their loved ones and everybody knows their own child."

Guje · Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Sweden

DEAR FRIENDS!

THE RESPONSE IS INCREDIBLE FOR US ALL, WE ARE HIGH LIGHTING THE MANY VARIOUS CASES EVERY TIME WE SPEAK WITH THE MANY DIFFERENT JOURNALISTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT.

HOWEVER THERE IS A CHANGE REGARDING THE PLACE WHERE TO GATHER AT 15.00 DEC 4 FOR THE SILENT WALK FOR JUSTICE!!!!!!!
THE COUNCIL HAVE DECIDED FOR US TO GATHER AT "JOHNSTON TERRACE", VERY NEARBY THE CASTLE, YOU WILL SE GUJE AND ME ALONG WITH THE POLICE MEN THAT WILL ASSIST AT THE START. THEY WILL BE THERE TO MAINTAIN THE SECURITY. AND WE HOPE THAT ALL OF YOU PARTICIPATING WILL ALSO HELP TO KEEP THE SECURITY RULES THAT IS MADE TO PROTECT ALL OF US AND FOR THE WALK TO BE PERFORMED ACORDING THE COUNSILS RULES FOR THE PERMISSION.

MARIA & GUJE

Guje · Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Sweden

Dear All!

Please all book, at the ristorante La Piazza for 20.00.

Let us come together and continue the discussion after The Silent Walk For Justice

The idea is to join and discuss of how to proceed the work for Truth&Justice4All.

We hope to form a "work group" this evening, that will start with meeting
once a month, to put the foundation for a future independent organisation.

La Piazza have many different dishes that you can view at their web page.

you can either phone 0131-221 1150
or book at the web page www.lapiazzauk.com

La Piazza ristorante Pizzeria
97-99 Shandwick Place,
Edinburgh
EH2 4SD

Maria & Guje
Truth&Justice4All

07940-076-697

Big Wullie · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 1149 Location: Glasgow

Al Megrahi's Wife Aisha to Join Silent Walk

http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/n...miscarriage_of_justice_claims.php

I wish all participating in the silent walk the very best.

W.Roughead · Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Scotland.

I wish you all the very best in the walk.

It will be very interesting to see if McAskill puts in an appearance - don't hold your breath on that one.
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Angeline · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 148

It's gearing up to be quite an event!

I am absolutely delighted that so many people are participating, and showing support - and it's great to see people finally coming together, standing up and saying, Enough!

The media have been surprisingly good as well - is this the turning of the tide? I certainly hope so.
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Iain McKie · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 263 Location: Ayr, Scotland.

Good luck on the walk. I hope your aims are achieved.

Sorry I cannot be with you.

Best wishes,

Iain McKie

scotkaz · Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 527

What a wonderful event this is turning out to be.

Thank you Guje and Maria especially for persevering and doing this.

I hope this ends up being everything you dreamed of and more.

Love and hugs
Karen x

Guje · Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 25 Location: Sweden

Dear All!

Tomorrow is the big day for all of us! So many families, members from different organisations, and people that supports the work to make the situation better for the devastated families are gathering together in a big warm embrace. To be able to honour our loved ones, in a silent and peaceful walk will bring us hope for the future. By comming together all of us will share knowledge and experience and grace each other with new good advicesand new contacts.

Today Guje and I will be at the Royal Mile, handing leaflets out, inviting people to join, spreading the word to the people and in the afternoon I have booked a interwiev for Guje.

Please all, light a candle for Annie tonight!

Maria and Guje