Who is Connor Gibson, brother, 20, sexually assaulted, murdered 16-year-old sister?
Sophia Hammond
Updated on February 05, 2026
Connor Gibson, 20, was sentenced for going after his sister Golden in forest
He trapped his sister Golden in a recreation area in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
He took off her garments prior to endeavoring to assault her
Today, a brother was sentenced blameworthy for attempting to assault his 16-year-old sister prior to killing her in a lush region.
Who is Connor Gibson?
In Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Connor Gibson, 20, snatched his sister Golden and constrained her to remove her garments prior to endeavoring to assault her. Prior to killing his kin, he mercilessly struck her in the head and middle.
On November 26, 2021, Gibson denied committing the terrible deed, however following a 13-day preliminary in Glasgow, he was found liable in light of CCTV film, DNA proof, and his blood-smudged coat.
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Golden was accounted for missing on Friday, November 26 PM, and her body wasn’t found until around 10.10 am on November 28 in Cadzow Glen.
Gibson was captured three days after the fact on December 1 and, the day preceding his capture, presented a chilling recognition on the sister he killed, composing on Facebook: ‘Golden, you will take off forever. We will all miss you. Particularly me. I love you ginger diminutive person. GBFN (farewell for the present) X’.
Golden’s body was found covered in filth, as per the legal pathologist who played out the posthumous examination on it, and her reason for death was “pressure of the neck.”
The jury likewise heard scientific declaration showing Gibson’s coat contained “far reaching blood staining” that was viable with Golden, and that his DNA was additionally found on Golden’s “effectively torn” off shorts that were being utilized as knickers.
The day Golden’s body was found, Gibson, who additionally goes by the family name Niven, purportedly addressed his and Golden’s previous non-permanent dad, Craig Niven, without showing any inclination.
In his declaration, Mr. Niven said that the kin were “not a decent blend” and that he wouldn’t leave them together.
Since Golden was three and her brother was five, Mr. Niven and his better half have cultivated the kin. A couple of years after the fact, the couple was given legitimate guardianship of the kin for all time.
Golden was at the Hillhouse Kids’ Home in Hamilton at the hour of her homicide, while Connor was living at the Blue Triangle Destitute Lodging.