Mother of Triple Killer Speaks Out

In a poignant interview with BBC Panorama, Celeste Calocane, the mother of Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane, expressed her deep sorrow over the tragic events that unfolded on June 13, 2022. Her son, Valdo, was convicted of murdering 19-year-old students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, as well as school caretaker Ian Coates, after a night out in Nottingham. This marks the first time Mrs. Calocane has publicly addressed the horrific actions of her son. During the interview, Mrs. Calocane described the killings as a “tragedy that could have been prevented,” highlighting a concerning warning from a psychiatrist noted in Valdo's medical records. This revelation raises questions about the mental health support and intervention that could have potentially altered the course of events. The emotional toll on Mrs. Calocane is evident, as she admitted to struggling to look at her son following the tragic incident. The interview comes ahead of the anticipated release of a Care Quality Commission review, which will assess the care provided to Calocane by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT). This review is expected to shed light on the mental health services available to individuals like Valdo and the effectiveness of the interventions in place. As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the killings, Mrs. Calocane's reflections serve as a somber reminder of the complexities surrounding mental health and the potential for tragedy when adequate support is lacking.