VIDEO: The dignity of Karen Buckley's devastated dad

“Our hearts are broken at the thought of Karen’s final moments on this world.

“The thought of her being alone, frightened, and struggling for her life haunts us. The panic and fear she experienced as she fought for her very survival, but she had no chance against that coward.”

Speaking moments after Alexander Pacteau pleaded guilty to the murder of Karen Buckley, her father John described her killer as ‘evil’, and said he hopes the 21-year-old spends the rest of his life in prison.