Man found guilty of sexually assaulting and killing teenage sister in Hamilton
Sixteen year-old Amber Gibson's body was found in a wooded area of Cadzow Glen in November 2021.
Last updated 25th Jul 2023
A 20-year-old man has been found guilty of assaulting, sexually assaulting and murdering his own teenage sister in Hamilton.
The body of 16-year-old Amber Gibson was found in a wooded area of Cadzow Glen in November 2021.
Connor Gibson showed no emotion as the jury returned their verdict at the High Court in Glasgow.
Stephen Corrigan, 45, was found guilty of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by intimately touching and concealing Amber's body after discovering her at some point in the following two days, instead of contacting the emergency services.
He also denied the charges and had lodged a special defence of alibi.
Amber's body was found at Cadzow Glen on November 28, 2021.
In a statement, the former foster family of Connor Gibson and his sister Amber said: "Amber was a much-loved daughter, sister, auntie and friend.
"She was the most giving, loving, supportive and admirable person.
"She kept us on our toes and had the most amazing outlook on life considering the suffering she had experienced."
They continued: "When they arrived at our home - Amber aged three and Connor aged five - Connor stated: 'We are safe now.'
"They were until he took her safety away."
The family said both siblings had been "let down by the system", adding: "As a family we all feel this could have been prevented.
"We now have one daughter buried in Larkhall Cemetery and another child in prison."
Connor Gibson alone on bridge 11.42pm
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