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The family of Vicky Hamilton have paid tribute to all those who have supported them during the 16-year search for her. The family of Vicky Hamilton have paid tribute to all those who supported them during their 16-year search.
In a statement issued on behalf of Vicky's sisters Sharon and Lindsay and brother Lee, the family also thanked police for bringing her home. Her remains were found at the former home of Peter Tobin, 61, in Margate last week. He has appeared in court in Scotland charged with her murder.
Vicky Hamilton's remains were found at the former home of Peter Tobin in Margate on 12 November. In a statement, Vicky's sisters Sharon and Lindsay and brother Lee thanked police for finding the teenager's body.
Mr Tobin, 61, appeared at Linlithgow Sheriff Court charged with her murder last week. They said the 15-year-old schoolgirl's disappearance had ripped them apart and left their mother Janette heartbroken.
The family said the 15-year-old schoolgirl's disappearance had ripped them apart and left their mother, who died not knowing what happened to Vicky, heart broken. She died in 1993 not knowing what had happened to her daughter.
We would also like to thank everybody who has supported the family over the past 16 years Vicky Hamilton's family 'Difficult time'
Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February 1991. Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February, 1991.
Her remains were found at the house in Margate on 12 November.
What is believed to be the body of 18-year-old Dinah McNicol was also discovered at the property.What is believed to be the body of 18-year-old Dinah McNicol was also discovered at the property.
Vicky's siblings said their thoughts were with the McNicol family and offered their support. The search at the house is now drawing to a close.
'Floral tribute' We would also like to thank everybody who has supported the family over the past 16 years Vicky Hamilton's family
Excavations outside the property have finished and police believe it is unlikely anything will be found inside.
Vicky's siblings said their thoughts were with the McNicol family.
The family said: "This is a difficult time for us all but the knowledge that Vicky will be reunited with her mother gives us solace and a degree of comfort.The family said: "This is a difficult time for us all but the knowledge that Vicky will be reunited with her mother gives us solace and a degree of comfort.
"After 16 long years we are thankful we can finally grieve for Vicky and give her a proper burial."After 16 long years we are thankful we can finally grieve for Vicky and give her a proper burial.
"Vicky going missing ripped the family apart, not only did we lose a beloved sister, we also lost our mother who died through heartache never knowing what happened to her daughter."Vicky going missing ripped the family apart, not only did we lose a beloved sister, we also lost our mother who died through heartache never knowing what happened to her daughter.
"Our thoughts are also with Dinah's family; we understand exactly what they are going through and offer our support and comfort at this time."Our thoughts are also with Dinah's family; we understand exactly what they are going through and offer our support and comfort at this time.
"Also a thank you to the public for their support at this difficult time and to all those who have left floral tributes at the house in Margate and to those who attended the prayer service for Vicky and Dinah McNicol on Sunday."Also a thank you to the public for their support at this difficult time and to all those who have left floral tributes at the house in Margate and to those who attended the prayer service for Vicky and Dinah McNicol on Sunday.
"We would also like to thank everybody who has supported the family over the past 16 years.""We would also like to thank everybody who has supported the family over the past 16 years."