communication

“We need more engagement and communication — not less.”

Moira Orr, who leads on homicide and major crime for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said the case was built on eyewitness accounts, ballistics, DNA, CCTV, mobile phone communications and cell site data.

Report analysts believe the mountainous terrain played a part in the communications breakdown.

Howe, speaking to reporters for the first time since the move went through, acknowledged communication between the pair "became difficult".

Liz says social isolation is partly the reason for the decrease in communication skills.