16 year 'nightmare over' for Karen Skipper's family
The family of a woman murdered in Cardiff in 1996, say today's decision by the Appeal Court to reject the appeal by the man convicted for killing her has ended a 16 year nightmare.
The judge dismissed John Pope's appeal against his conviction for murdering housewife Karen Skipper.
Karen's three sisters later spoke of their relief that her killer had finally been brought to justice.
– Heidi Mathison, Karen Skipper's sisterOur lives have been on hold for the past 16 years ever since Karen was killed. It has been an emotional roller coaster but we can now get on with our lives although we will never forget our loving sister. We have been told there will be no more appeals and now Karen can rest in peace.
Two murder conviction appeals rejected
Two of Wales's most notorious murderers, John Cooper and John Pope have had their appeals dismissed.
Judgment due on whether 'Bullseye Killer' can appeal
John Cooper will find out if he can appeal his life sentence for four murders in Pembrokeshire in the 1980s.