Harrowing audio of 999 call made to police after Emma Caldwell’s body found in woods

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This is the heartbreaking moment the distraught people who found Emma Caldwell's body called 999 and told police of their grim find.The 27-year-old had been murdered by Iain Packer and left in remote woodland in South Lanarkshire in April 2005.

The following month, she was discovered by members of the public at the spot, near Biggar.They alerted police to their find and today, following the successful conviction of violent Packer, their 999 call was released by Scottish prosecutors.The caller is heard to say, "I think we've just found a dead body".They then told the call handler where Emma was lying, before they were asked: "How long does it look like it's been lying there?"The woman replied: "Well, from what I could see, which wasn't very much, it's looks as though the top half is naked."It's face down, blonde hair I think."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In the background, someone else was heard to say: "It's a woman". The operator then asked the woman if she could help