Alesha uncle believes killer’s ‘warning signs’ were missed

The uncle of murdered Alesha MacPhail believes "warning signs" surrounding his niece's killer were missed.

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The uncle of murdered Alesha MacPhail believes “warning signs” surrounding his niece’s killer were missed.

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