Brother Alerted After Nottingham Killings

Valdo Calocane, 32, has been implicated in the tragic deaths of two teenagers, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, as well as caretaker Ian Coates, in Nottingham last June. Following the initial stabbings, Calocane contacted his brother Elias, stating ominously, “It’s already done,” before committing the third murder. This chilling revelation was shared by Elias during a recent interview with BBC Panorama, where he expressed his concern over his brother's mental state prior to the attacks. Elias recounted his conversation with Calocane, revealing his attempts to gauge his brother's intentions. He asked, “Are you going to do something stupid?” to which Calocane's response was unsettlingly definitive. The family has since voiced their belief that the tragic events could have been averted had Calocane received adequate mental health support. They argue that systemic failures in mental health care contributed to the escalation of his issues. In light of these events, a review by the Care Quality Commission regarding Calocane's treatment by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is set to be released. This review aims to assess the adequacy of the mental health care provided to Calocane and whether it played a role in the tragic outcomes. The case has sparked discussions about the importance of mental health services and the need for timely intervention to prevent similar incidents in the future.