Soon after the HC of Bombay at Goa convicted the main accused in the Scarlett Keeling murder case — Samson D'souza — on Wednesday, Fiona Mckeown said, "I want to look D'Souza in the eye and see his reaction when the court pronounces his sentence on Friday. I am trying to travel to India so that I can be in the courtroom with advocate Vikram Varma, who has worked really hard to bring us justice." However, the division bench acquitted the other accused Placido Carvalho.

'Extremely happy'

Speaking to mid-day from Bradworthy, North Devon UK, Scarlett's mother Fiona said, "We are extremely happy with the verdict. Maybe now we can move on with our lives. I will celebrate the judgment with my children, who are visiting me." She further said, "I could not sleep last night thinking about the verdict. All these years have been traumatic for my children. They get worried every time I visit Goa. Whenever I see Scarlett's friends, I wonder what she would have been doing now. It will be a relief if this case is over."