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Moira's Disappearance in Blizzard
- Moira Anderson, aged 11, went out in a blizzard to buy butter for her grandmother. She was last seen walking through Coatbridge's snowy streets in 1957 before vanishing without a trace.
- Her disappearance caused widespread fear and a large search effort that yielded no results, sparking suspicion and rumors in the community.
Janet's Assault Reveals Suspect
- Janet Anderson, Moira's sister, was sexually assaulted weeks after Moira's disappearance by a man pretending to need help with his car.
- She memorized the assailant's car license plate, which later linked to Alexander Gartshaw, a suspect in Moira’s case.
Police Expertise Affected Investigation
- The Anderson family doubted local police capability for Moira's case due to lack of experience with missing children.
- Their advocacy eventually led to Glasgow's CID taking over, expanding investigative resources and leads.