For other inquiries, Contact Us. Here you will find many cases covering serial killers to deadly cults, obsessed stalkers & beyond I hope you find it all interesting I post on Sunday evenings so I hope you will join me For all enquiries, come say hello at jocaledoniankitty@gmail.com, Please help support my content (I'm a one woman show!) Im pretty sure the police and the family know more than everyone else. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. The public was gripped by the whole situation. I watched the documentary from CBS Reality online last night, where Donal McIntyre certainly gave the impression that he knew more than he was letting on - and that presumably their legal department would let go. On 13 May 2014, a 59-year-old man was arrested by NYP on suspicion of Lawrence's murder. She'd reportedly had 40 lovers in the space of 3 years and a lot of them were married. This is my pet case and I always fall into a rabbit hole every time I look back on this case. This is a strange one for me as grew up in the same area and am familiar with this case. It is not too late.. Claudia Lawrence was last seen near her home in Melrosegate, Heworth, York, on the evening of March 18, 2009. Work surrounding her mobile phone showed from cell site activity that she had spent time in the Acomb area of York in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. Joan Lawrence, is 76 and lives alone in North Yorkshire. You will notice that in this post I talk about Claudia very much in the present tense this is because I feel that it would be disrespectful to talk about her in the past tense. There was a theory that Claudia may have had some trouble with one of the married men, maybe threatened to tell someone's wife or maybe the wife found out? She seems to have accepted this offer. I remember a few years ago the Police arrested a man over Claudia's disappearance and the newspapers were making out that he was guilty. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Her father Peter spent years campaigning for the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill, also known as Claudias Law, which allows relatives to take control of their missing loved ones financial matters. It has probably been discussed on Reddit several times already, but I took a glance at a few subreddits this case could be relevant to and found out that there were just a few posts and the most popular one had about 90 comments which I think is not much. It was also Claudias very last conversation. Hundreds of officers across various forces were initially involved but the investigation has been scaled back over the years. More to the point, in the light of there being no-one brought to justice in the 12 years, there are still one or more people at large in York or maybe somewhere else now who do know what has happened to Claudia and where she is and potentially remain a threat to the communities in which they and we live.. On the tenth anniversary of her disappearance cops admitted that the search for Claudia was hampered by the withholding of vital information. The force said members of the public were still coming forward with information. North Yorkshire Police have conducted two investigations and questioned nine people in relation to Miss Lawrences disappearance and suspected murder but no charges have ever been brought. I first heard about this case a few years ago, but didnt really know the details, barely had any time to read articles and/or watch YouTube videos regarding Claudias disappearance and wasnt really interested in such stuff back then, so eventually I forgot about it. Morbidology Podcast The article continues below Morbidology is a weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by Emily G. Thompson. Picture credit: Well, according to the official timeline of Claudia's last known movements, she finished work as she normally would on the afternoon of the 18th of March 2009. York is a beautiful city and one that I have visited many times. What are your theories? For whatever reason, they have maintained a silence for 12 years. I dont believe they were as close of friends as a few of them make out to have been. The only significant items missing were her mobile phone, a set of hair straighteners and a rucksack which she normally used to carry her chef's whites to and from work. Available on Amazon as paperback or audible. If we take a look at the most well-known unsolved peoples disappearances in the UK well see that the majority of those missing are boys and young men who could likely meet foul play due to the fact that most of them were last spotted in somewhat dodgy places/areas and at least a little far away from home. [44] However, Razzell's husband was convicted of her murder and her family have stated that they have no doubt over his guilt and conviction. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. A See more Private [29], The MCU subsequently assessed the Lawrence case and carried out new forensic searches at her home on Heworth Road. Her manager called her mobile phone number but although the phone rang, the call was directed to voice messaging. The two women discussed celebrating the forthcoming Mother's Day. In June 2019, ten years after Claudia's disappearance, the UK Government introduced the Guardianship (Missing Person's) Act 2017, informally known as 'Claudia's Law'. Police believe Miss Lawrence who was last seen on March 18 2009 has been murdered, although no body has ever been discovered. Comments are more than welcome. They make out that that were, but as soon as Claudia's back would be turned I bet she was getting talked and bitched about. The 35-year-old chef vanished after failing to turn up for an early-morning shift at a University of York canteen on March 19, 2009. . [47][48] Nevertheless, some observers believe that the NYP's focus on Lawrence's lifestyle and social circle may have been misguided. View our online Press Pack. In recent years there have been an average of around 3,500 missing persons reports per year in the NYP area. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. You have drinking mates, who are more acquaintances. ''She Had Beautiful Legs, I wanted To Keep Those Legs.'' Lawrence was considered punctual and reliable by her employer. Malyn said the investigation had so far been hindered by a lack of CCTV around Lawrences home, as well as the fact that she had neither a smartphone nor a social media profile when she vanished. If only they could DNA test all of the 'friends'' partners to see if any of them were a match. Claudia owned her own house and seemed to have the world at her feet so when she suddenly vanished on the 18th of March 2009 nobody could understand why. I find it super interesting that someone had been smoking in her car even though her parents said she didn't smoke and hated people smoking around her. They know we're her body is and what happened that night. [31], The new investigation, led by Detective Dai Malyn, made a number of arrests. I totally agree, its a case that often gets forgotten! This aspect of her lifestyle would later cause some media speculation and would also influence the police investigation of her disappearance. However, NYP officers checked her route to work and sent out a public request for information. Claudia Lawrence's disappearance sparked a long running and high profile missing person case by North Yorkshire Police. by clicking my picture & donating to my PayPal or sending a donation to my CashApp: caledonianKitty THANK YOU!! | The Jimmie Sue Finger Story | The Real Case Behind The TV Movie ''Stay The Night'' | Part Two. Personally I have never been to Yorkshire and I dont know anyone from that area, so I cant make any statements about that region. He said: If you know something that could help us find Claudia, or those involved in her disappearance and suspected murder, please come forward. I think the guy on CCTV is a red herring, personally. Please do the right thing, come forward and speak to me.. I first came across the Claudia Lawrence case way back in 2010 when I saw one of her 'Missing' posters which was on an information board at York Minster. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. The search for Claudia Lawrence is being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen. "Whilst the current review team will and has been scaled down, the new Cleveland and North Yorkshire cold case dedicated team will still have responsibility to review any information that is considered relevant. I went to University in York and I think I was in my final year when she went missing. [7][8] The two men found the house to be in an orderly state. Such a guardian would have the power to, for example, stop direct debits for utilities. Absolutely brilliant article! Mr Fox, who took charge of the investigation in October following the retirement of Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, said: Today, on the 12th anniversary of her disappearance, our hearts go out to Claudias loved ones. Very much a tourist attraction. She did not report for duty. The police took down the reward for the 10,000 stating that time had run out for people to come forward anonymously and they were also annoyed about the fact that the people who Claudia did have some form of contact with, were not being cooperative. A brilliant article on a truly mysterious case. This campaigning eventually succeeded with the passing of "The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017" which was introduced to Parliament as a Private Members' Bill. detective investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence 12 years ago has said it is not too late for people to come forward and stop the unrelenting anguish caused to the chefs loved ones. Agreed, I think the police have a decent understanding of what happened to her but can't prove it currently. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Claudia Lawrence was last seen in March 2009, with questions about her disappearance still left unanswered, Convicted killer Christopher Halliwell may be linked to six other murders, including the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence, New CCTV in Claudia Lawrence case six years on. I also believe that she died shortly after her disappearance. Around 3pm she was recorded on CCTV passing a shop in Melrosegate near her home and was seen by a neighbour. [7] It was determined that the phone had been connected to a mast in the Heworth area of York throughout the morning of 19 March and up to the point it was switched off. His clients get results due to Lawrence's dedication to creating a tailored plan that works for them. Harris stated that Lawrence had been a customer at his pub in the weeks before her disappearance and he had spoken to her, but stated that was his only connection with her. I can imagine how they feel and this is honestly horrific, I would not want this to happen to anyone. [47] Both NYP and Wiltshire Police have stated that there is no direct evidence linking Halliwell to the Lawrence case, and Wiltshire Police have disclosed that they have CCTV evidence of Halliwell buying petrol at a petrol station in Swindon on the evening before Lawrence disappeared. Based in Harrogate, the MCU was to be tasked from October 2013 to handle crimes including rape and kidnap, and review cold cases. Police are on their third day of searching for Claudia Lawrence . [23] On 24 March 2010, NYP began searching areas of Heslington in York, based on new information received "in the last few days". The route from her home to place of work was checked at an early stage and no trace of her was found. Claudia has always been very close with her family and had a happy childhood. The large majority of these cases are quickly resolved when the missing person reappears. Claudia Lawrence is a freelance journalist. In 2007 Lawrence purchased a terraced cottage in the York suburb of Heworth, situated about three miles from her place of work. A detective investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence 12 years ago has said it is not too late for people to come forward and stop the unrelenting anguish caused to the chefs loved ones. I don't think Christopher Halliwell is linked to this case at all. I think he probably has someone on the inside of North Yorkshire Police who has kept him out of the picture. We pay for your stories! [18], In September 2009, NYP revealed that the search for Lawrence had been extended to Cyprus. Her father says "it's very difficult" to conceive of her still being alive. [42] Ground-penetrating radar equipment and cadaver dogs were used in the search. [26] The search at Heslington was later considered to have been prompted by hoax information.[27]. Galloway indicated that the probable explanation for Lawrence's disappearance lay in her lifestyle, principally in the "complexity and mystery" of her relationships with men. The next day, the 35-year-old never made it to work at 6am, with the chef also not heading to her local pub that evening. She was employed as a chef at the University of York 's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. A. detective investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence 12 years ago has said it is not too late for people to come forward and stop the "unrelenting anguish" caused to the chef's . Also, we have no actual scene where something untoward may have happened to her despite fresh forensic assessments of her house, car and other locations.. The two were reported to have been on friendly terms and he had often given her lifts in his car to and from work. The call we really want is the one that helps piece together the parts of the jigsaw we already know regarding her last movements and people she associated with and places frequented, he added. [7] At this point Cooper became alarmed and contacted mutual acquaintances including George Forman, landlord of The Nag's Head, to obtain information concerning her possible whereabouts. I'm excited to announce that I am currently working on a true crime podcast which will feature cases that I have already featured here on my blog as well as new cases + guests & more! 10/10. Police believe Miss Lawrence who was last seen on March 18 2009 has been murdered, although no body has ever been discovered. Using what were described as "advanced techniques not available in 2009",[30] the MCU found additional fingerprints and a man's DNA on a cigarette end in her car.
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