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Fraser loses Arlene murder appeal Fraser loses Arlene murder appeal
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Nat Fraser has lost his appeal against a life jail term for killing his wife Arlene.Nat Fraser has lost his appeal against a life jail term for killing his wife Arlene.
The 48-year-old was jailed in 2003 after being found guilty of murdering the 33-year-old.The 48-year-old was jailed in 2003 after being found guilty of murdering the 33-year-old.
The mother-of-two went missing in Elgin, Moray, in April 1998. Her body has never been found.The mother-of-two went missing in Elgin, Moray, in April 1998. Her body has never been found.
The defence team in the appeal at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh last year claimed Fraser had been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.The defence team in the appeal at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh last year claimed Fraser had been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.
The prosecution case had included claims Arlene's engagement, wedding and eternity rings were placed in the bathroom of her house several days after she vanished.The prosecution case had included claims Arlene's engagement, wedding and eternity rings were placed in the bathroom of her house several days after she vanished.
Evidence later emerged that two police officers may have seen the rings in Arlene's house shortly after she disappeared.Evidence later emerged that two police officers may have seen the rings in Arlene's house shortly after she disappeared.
However, the appeal judges said the original evidence against Fraser was overwhelming.
The appeal decision came just a few days after the 10th anniversary of her disappearance.The appeal decision came just a few days after the 10th anniversary of her disappearance.