ELGIN KILLER NAT FRASER FACES LAW CHANGE TO REVEAL VICTIM’S BURIAL SITE
Loved ones of Elgin murder victim Arlene Fraser have won their 27-year fight for a landmark legal change to keep her killer behind bars.Mum of two Arlene went missing from her Moray home in 1998 and her husband Nat Fraser was eventually jailed for her murder.
But the 33-year-old’s body has never been found – and Arlene’s family have long campaigned for a change in the law to prevent Nat leaving jail unless he reveals where it is.
Politicians sitting at the Scottish Parliament overcame key legal hurdles on Tuesday on the way to passing a new law compelling offenders to reveal burial sites.
The parole board will be able to consider whether an offender has revealed the location when it is deciding whether they should be released.
The legislation is set to be rubber-stamped at Holyrood on Wednesday and take effect early in 2026.
One of those who has battled for this change was Arlene’s sister Carol Gillies, who was living in Glasgow at the time of the tragedy.
She recalled being woken up at 2.30am in April 1998 by a knock at the door.
“There was a policeman standing there from Strathclyde Police and he said, ‘Is Arlene here?’” “Reacting to today’s political debate at Holyrood, Ms Carol said: “This amendment will be in force for any future consideration of parole for individuals already convicted.
“It’s very pleasing to know these changes will apply to all future parole hearings – including Nat Fraser’s hearing in 2028.
“This change in the law may not make Nat Fraser talk.
“However, at the very least, we are confident that this will serve to keep him in prison.”
