Triple killer Valdo Calocane who grew up in small Welsh town 'should be removed from society forever'
| Published date | 25 January 2024 |
| Publication title | WalesOnline (Wales) |
On Thursday morning Judge Mr Justice Turner sentenced him to an indefinite hospital order. The court heard earlier this week how Grace bravely tried to save her friend Barnaby before Calocane turned his attack on her. Her devastated parents, who have not been able to sleep properly since their daughter was taken cruelly away from them, took the brave decision this week to speak out about the sentencing.
Grace's father, Dr Sanjoy Kumar, accused Calocane of deceiving psychiatrists and called for the "despicable" killer to be "removed from society altogether and forever". In his victim impact statement, the primary care physician, who has worked in the NHS for around 30 years, said his daughter "represented everything that is positive about a modern society in Britain and Ireland".
"The impact of losing our daughter has been utterly devastating for our whole family and our friends," Dr Kumar told the court. "The manner in which Grace lost her life has multiplied the magnitude of our pain. Grace was a kind, warm and generous person. She was the friend you would want. She hated exclusion of others and always tried her to best to defend the lonely."
Dr Sinead O'Malley, Grace's mother, said: "The revolting cowardice of the defendant compared to the heroism of our Gracie is incomparable. I'm so proud of the person she was. She was a wonderful friend. She always stood up for her friends and she paid the ultimate price with her life. I remain immensely proud of her bravery."
Barnaby's father David Webber also speak to the court and described how the "waves" of pain he has experienced since his eldest son's death have been "crippling". He said: "Your despicable, murderous actions are not repairable in this or any other lifetime. Your evil, vicious, selfish, unforgivable actions have caused damage that will never be repaired. I believe in karma; I hope you get all you deserve for the rest of your life."
Grace's younger brother told the judge that he did not class the killer...
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