In October 2022, The Guardian reported that Peter Tobin had died in prison. The Glasgow Times states that Tobin never confessed or spoke of his crimes. Nevertheless, David Swindle, per another article from the Glasgow Times, has no doubt in his mind that there were more victims than just Angelika Kluk, Vicky Hamilton, and Dinah McNicol. He told the publication, “A deathbed confession from him was what we all hoped for. It would have allowed us to know the full extent of his catalogue of crimes.” He added, “I believe there were many more killings at his hands, but he has now taken that to the grave with him.”
Besides the three murders, it’s known that Tobin, a Scotland native (per the BBC), raped two 14-year-old girls in 1994 (via the Glasgow Times). In 2011, the BBC noted that Operation Anagram had slowed down but would likely never come to an end. Despite later retiring from the police force, Swindle explained to The Scotsman in 2019 that he would never stop investigating Tobin. However, he also acknowledged that his work had brought closure to Hamilton and McNicol’s families.
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After Tobin’s death, Swindle stated that he had absolutely no pity for the killer. He said (via The Herald), “Pictures may indicate a frail old man, but he tortured, raped, and horrifically killed three young victims that we know about. His victims should never be forgotten.”
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
