The time has come for family of Luke Mitchell murder victim Jodi Jones to be respectedNot only have they endured the horror of losing the 14-year-old but they have also had to watch a misinformation campaign snowball.
ByRecord View
04:30, 15 JUN 2021
The family of murdered schoolgirl Jodi Jones have suffered years of anguish since she was brutally killed by twisted Luke Mitchell.
Not only have they endured the horror of losing the 14-year-old but they have also had to watch a misinformation campaign snowball.
False claims of Mitchell’s innocence have been stepped up in recent years – adding to the agony of Jodi’s loved ones.
Now stickers bearing Jodi’s image next to the words “truth must be known” have been plastered on lampposts and street signs in Midlothian.
This insensitive act comes on the back of a documentary which aired claims that someone else could have been responsible for the murder. It is little wonder that Jodie’s relatives are incensed by the stickers.
Family of murdered Scot Jodi Jones slam Luke Mitchell supporters for using schoolgirl's image in 'shameful' campaign for his releaseAs one family member said: “We are satisfied the right man is in prison for Jodi’s murder. It’s shameful they are using her picture to further their cause. As a family we are disgusted at this latest tactic.”
The relative said of Mitchell’s online supporters: “They are nothing but social media attention seekers jumping on the bandwagon of a hopeless cause.”
The time has come for Jodi’s family to be respected and for this shameless attempt at rewriting history to stop.
Mitchell should serve the full sentence for his despicable crime and his supporters must end their misguided campaign.
Scotland was shocked at Jodi’s brutal murder and heartbroken her life was cut tragically short. The public will also be horrified by attempts at painting Mitchell as a victim – rather than as the perpetrator of this evil act.
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