What happened to murdered six-year-old Alesha MacPhail?

Aaron Campbell sentenced to minimum of 27 years in prison after finally confessing

Alesha MacPhail
Alesha MacPhail was killed while staying with her grandparents last summer
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The 16-year-old boy who abducted, raped and murdered six-year-old Alesha MacPhail has been given a life sentence after he finally admitted his crimes.

Aaron Campbell must serve at least 27 years in prison for the brutal killing of Alesha while she was on holiday on the Isle of Bute.

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