Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.
People have been urged to stay at home under what has been described as 'exceptional circumstances' by STV meteorologist Sean Batty.
Storm Eowyn to hit UK with 100mph winds as schools shut and travel disrupted - Rare red weather warnings have been issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Met Office issued a red weather warning for Friday as very strong winds are expected to disrupt the country.