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A man who jumped bail and fled to Thailand after killing his lover has been jailed for life. | A man who jumped bail and fled to Thailand after killing his lover has been jailed for life. |
Scott Storey, 43, admitted killing Bridget Cameron, 35, in April 2004 after a cocaine-fuelled row at the house they shared in Edinburgh. | |
He was brought back to Scotland in April after more than three years on the run. | He was brought back to Scotland in April after more than three years on the run. |
Judge Lord Kinclaven sentenced him to 12 years and six months before he will be considered for parole. | Judge Lord Kinclaven sentenced him to 12 years and six months before he will be considered for parole. |
At the High Court in Edinburgh, Storey was told that the 11 months spent in a jail in Bangkok while awaiting extradition would count towards his minimum sentence. | At the High Court in Edinburgh, Storey was told that the 11 months spent in a jail in Bangkok while awaiting extradition would count towards his minimum sentence. |
At an earlier hearing Storey admitted murdering the mother-of-four at the home they shared in Pirniefield Bank. | At an earlier hearing Storey admitted murdering the mother-of-four at the home they shared in Pirniefield Bank. |
Storey's years on the run ended when he left a boarding house in a "backwater resort" without paying his bill. | Storey's years on the run ended when he left a boarding house in a "backwater resort" without paying his bill. |
After his arrest by the Thai authorities, the British Embassy were tipped off and knew that extradition proceedings were already under way. | After his arrest by the Thai authorities, the British Embassy were tipped off and knew that extradition proceedings were already under way. |
Advocate depute Alastair Carmichael, prosecuting, told how Bridget Cameron bled to death from a gaping wound to her neck. | Advocate depute Alastair Carmichael, prosecuting, told how Bridget Cameron bled to death from a gaping wound to her neck. |
Storey waited 45 minutes before dialling 999 - then tried to claim that she had inflicted the fatal wound herself. | Storey waited 45 minutes before dialling 999 - then tried to claim that she had inflicted the fatal wound herself. |
Solicitor advocate Robbie Burnett, defending, told how what should have been "an intimate evening" turned to tragedy. | Solicitor advocate Robbie Burnett, defending, told how what should have been "an intimate evening" turned to tragedy. |
Your abuse of alcohol and drugs may go some way to explain what happened but it does not excuse Judge Lord Kinclaven | Your abuse of alcohol and drugs may go some way to explain what happened but it does not excuse Judge Lord Kinclaven |
The couple had dropped their children off at a relative's house and had locked their door before taking - on Storey's account - up to three grammes of cocaine between them as well as 18 Valium, a litre of vodka and six cans of beer. | The couple had dropped their children off at a relative's house and had locked their door before taking - on Storey's account - up to three grammes of cocaine between them as well as 18 Valium, a litre of vodka and six cans of beer. |
Mr Burnett said: "Both were severely under the influence of drink and drugs which proved to be a deadly cocktail. | Mr Burnett said: "Both were severely under the influence of drink and drugs which proved to be a deadly cocktail. |
"Had it not been for the cocktail of drink and drugs this incident would not have happened and would not have developed in the way it did." | "Had it not been for the cocktail of drink and drugs this incident would not have happened and would not have developed in the way it did." |
Sentencing Storey, the judge said: "Your abuse of alcohol and drugs may go some way to explain what happened but it does not excuse. You remain accountable for your action." | Sentencing Storey, the judge said: "Your abuse of alcohol and drugs may go some way to explain what happened but it does not excuse. You remain accountable for your action." |
Lord Kinclaven was told that Storey appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court two days after the murder and was remanded in custody pending further inquiries. | Lord Kinclaven was told that Storey appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court two days after the murder and was remanded in custody pending further inquiries. |
A month later Storey successfully appealed against the sheriff's ruling and a High Court judge ordered his release. | A month later Storey successfully appealed against the sheriff's ruling and a High Court judge ordered his release. |
Storey failed to appear for trial in March 2005 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. | Storey failed to appear for trial in March 2005 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. |