Nobody is perfect and we don't know the full circumstances. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [19] Galloway also stated that some people who had been interviewed had been "reluctant and less than candid" when spoken to, and that a team of officers had been sent to Cyprus to interview people whom Lawrence met there. Claudia Lawrence was born in Malton, North Yorkshire in 1974. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. In June 2013, NYP announced the 300,000 creation of a new Major Crime Unit (MCU), set up to ease the burden on day-to-day policing. 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. These were just theories. 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. : What really happened? As for the area I am from Yorkshire and have visited York frequently, its generally a real nice and safe area, attracts a lot of tourists. | The Jimmie Sue Finger Story | The Real Case Behind The TV Movie ''Stay The Night'' | Part Two. 5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York YO1 7LD, Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby YO8 8NA. We pay for your stories! 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. She also sent a text message to a friend at 8:23pm but nothing after that. Other theories include human trafficking, possibly being a victim of. [16] Also in June, 100 days after his daughter went missing, Peter Lawrence launched a YouTube appeal for information. . During that time, the smiling face of the York University chef has been . 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. Nobody wanted to talk, a number of them were married and obviously they didn't want their wives to find out. [5], Lawrence had holidayed several times in Cyprus, where she was believed to have explored job opportunities. One such case is the disappearance of Swindon teacher Linda Razzell on 19 March 2002 while walking to work. I hoped that she would be found safe and well. It is not too late.. What do I think happened? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Please, read each article thoroughly. The fact the they also arrest groups means they probably have a really good idea of what happened but dont want to release too much information to the public. The date was said to be significant to wannabe serial killer Halliwell whose former garden in Swindon was dug up by cops in the search for more victims. The law came into force in 2019 but Mr Lawrence died last month without ever knowing what happened to his daughter. 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 loved ones. 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence, of York, went missing 11 years ago How you can help. [39] The land had been used as fishing ponds since 1969. I get an impression the recent police on this case had worked out whats gone on but no evidence as of yet. I pray shes found alive though. Absolutely brilliant article! 15 members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group This private members group is about ONE thing. I think cops know the perpetrators but dont have sufficient evidence to prosecute. She also fails to attend work. Do you know if there were any other mysterious disappearances around that time? The appeals to the public for information continued and the police were interested to talk to an owner of a Ford Focus which was caught on CCTV just outside Claudia's house but sadly nothing came of this but it is still of major interest to the police. The 35-year-old, who worked as a chef at the University of York, had spoken to. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. "Disappointing news though this is for Claudias family, we have not given up hope, and I do believe that one day we will be able to tell them what happened to Claudia.". This aspect of her lifestyle would later cause some media speculation and would also influence the police investigation of her disappearance. Peter Lawrence, who devoted himself to helping others with missing relatives, died after never knowing what happened to his daughter. I wonder what the purposes were. York is a beautiful city and one that I have visited many times. The Bill, which came into force in July 2019, allows the family of a missing person to apply to the court for guardianship of that person's estate 90 days after the disappearance. Do you still have connections to York? *edited as she did have her purse with her. They also found a male's DNA in her car on a ciggarette and some additional fingerprints but nothing came of this either. I do think the police know who killed her, but can't prove it. Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence was born on the 27th of February 1974 in Malton, North Yorkshire, England. Most murder victims know their killer. Joan Lawrence has spoken to Sky News on the tenth anniversary of her daughter's disappearance. OCallaghan left a Swindon nightclub at near 3am and started the 20 minute walk to her home. "The case will not be closed until those responsible for Claudias disappearance and, we believe, her murder, are brought to justice. A 10,000 reward is offered for information that could lead to the conviction of those responsible. University chef Ms Lawrence was last seen at 15:05 on Wednesday 18. The law was introduced after campaigning by Peter Lawrence with the support of MPs. What happened to her? April 24 - Detectives say that Miss Lawrence's disappearance is being treated as a suspected murder investigation. It was also Claudias very last conversation. Joan Lawrence, is 76 and lives alone in North Yorkshire. The murderer abducted and killed his second known victim on March 19, 2011 exactly two years after Claudia vanished. March 23 - A man in his 50s is arrested on suspicion of murdering Miss Lawrence and is released on police bail the following day. May 13 - A 59-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder. The investigation centred around construction of a "rogue's gallery" of the men she had been involved with. I totally agree, its a case that often gets forgotten! Areas of York were searched but nothing came of that either. Harris was quickly released without charge. This account already exists. The manager took no further action. 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. Detective Superintendent Ray Galloway stated that Lawrence "knew several people who live on the island" and that she may have "received job offers" while there. She was employed as a chef at the University of York's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. After five weeks NYP upgraded the enquiry from a missing person one to one of suspected murder.[10]. Probably much less well-known ones? The two were reported to have been on friendly terms and he had often given her lifts in his car to and from work. Claudia was A 35 Year old who enjoyed the company of middle aged men who were reasonably well off and in the main were already involved in a long term relationship, married or had a girlfriend.. Nobody knows who it is and her parents have asked for whoever it is to stop. [37] The NYP complained about a lack of co-operation from witnesses. York was always seen as this lovely, safe picturesque city and to hear that someone had gone missing there was quite a shock and for Claudia's family and friends, they were completely dumfounded as well as worried sick. The longer you carry it, the greater the anguish you are causing to Claudias family and friends. Halliwell killed O'Callaghan two years to the day later on March 18 2011. In late August 2021, Investigators began searching an area outside of York known as former gravel pits fishing lakes. An odd similarity links the cases. Picture credit: It didn't help matters when the investigators kept saying that she had a ''secret life''. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I believe that this case deserves as much attention as those well-known cases because its no less mysterious. October 29 - A new forensic search of Miss Lawrence's home is announced as police launch a fresh review of the case. Lawrence was normally a prolific user of her Samsung D900 mobile phone, so Cooper was surprised when she was unable to attract a response. She also has a sister called Ali. That is an awfully long time to carry such a burden of guilt. She also has a sister called Ali. Wow, I didnt know that she started to distance herself from those friends and picked a new place to hang out at its really odd. [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. March 18 - Miss Lawrence speaks with her parents over the phone and, at 8.23pm, sends her friend a text. The law came into force in 2019 but Mr Lawrence died last month without ever knowing what happened to his daughter. [38] The second investigation then ended having achieved little. [14][15] In early June 2009, a reconstruction of Lawrence's last known movements was featured in an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch. In his book, Stephen Fulcher stated that Halliwell had links to Yorkshire because his father lived there, however, his father lived in Huddersfield, some distance from York, and his father had died several years before Lawrence's disappearance. leaving officers desperately probing into her past, her relationships and her work life in an effort to find her. Peter contacted the police and reported her missing. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . A few months and weeks prior to Claudias disappearance, she did start to distance herself from these people and she started to hang out at the Acomb pub more frequently than her local pub the nags head. I was burgled twice in my second year so I gave some negative memories and can definitely see this kind of disappearance happening. She completed her shift at 2pm and was recorded on CCTV leaving the college on foot a few minutes later. Im pretty sure the police and the family know more than everyone else. But the young woman was never heard from again leaving officers desperately probing into her past, her relationships and her work life in an effort to find her. Claudia Lawrence was last seen nearing her home in Heworth, York, on the afternoon of 18 March 2009, as she returned from her work as a chef at the University of York. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I encourage anyone who has Facebook to join the group Claudia Lawrence- 11 years of lies because this group really does go deep into everything about this case. or someone who had abducted her? [47][48] Nevertheless, some observers believe that the NYP's focus on Lawrence's lifestyle and social circle may have been misguided. DRAMATIC drone footage yesterday showed cops trawling a fish pond in the search for Claudia Lawrence - as a source insisted: "The answer lies local." Police were spending a third day scouring the flooded quarry and surrounding woodland in a bid to solve the 12-year-old mystery. North Yorkshire police have been treating the case as a suspected murder investigation. Claudia Lawrence was a chef at the University of York who vanished from the sleepy village of Hewarth, York, on the 18th of March, 2009. [29], The MCU subsequently assessed the Lawrence case and carried out new forensic searches at her home on Heworth Road. Yeah, basically this. 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. Claudias Law otherwise known as the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 came into force on July 31, 2019. 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. The Times reported that evidence shows her mobile phone was active near her home four hours after her disappearance, having failed to turn up for work at York University ten years ago on March 19, 2009. That Lawrence had suffered an accident or medical emergency on her way into work. I have much less to do now and am supposed to work from home at least until the end of the quarantine anyway, so reading all this stuff about mysterious disappearances and discussing it with my gf seems somewhat interesting to me, at least its definitely not just a waste of time as I consider it self-development to some extent. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I think the guy on CCTV is a red herring, personally. On the 12th anniversary of Claudias disappearance today (Thursday, 18 March), Mr Fox urged anyone with information to do the right thing and speak to him. On the anniversary of Miss Lawrences disappearance, Mr Fox urged anyone with information to do the right thing and speak to him. I think he disposed of the body in one of the building sites in York, or on somewhere on the Yorkshire Moors. More than a month after the missing person's report was opened, police upgraded the investigation to suspected murder. It was so out of character for her, she loved her job and was happy with her life and friends so what happened? Please do the right thing, come forward and speak to me.. They have endured unrelenting anguish and trauma throughout this time. Whoever smoked it was either nothing to do with the case, or confident that the police did not have enough evidence to link him to the murder directly. During the investigation, a number of people were arrested over Claudia's disappearance, but none of them were charged. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This is a case which really messes with your mind because the circumstances were really complicated. [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. Peter had a spare key for her house and was worried sick, he raced over to the house and his fears were realised when he found that Claudia was nowhere to be seen. On the eve of the 12th anniversary, Martin Dales, a friend of Mr Lawrence, said: Despite the exhaustive efforts of (Claudias) late father Peter, family and friends, and North Yorkshire Police, there are still no answers and it is tragic that Peter has died not knowing what has happened to her. She spent her early life with her father Peter (died 2021),[2] mother Joan and older sister Ali. . Her mother described Lawrence's mood as normal and relaxed. [21], Later in September, detectives made a search of an area of the University of York campus. He was released on police bail the following day[33] and then released from his bail without charge in November of that year. There was two potential sightings of a man and a woman either stood together outside of the University talking or arguing in the early hours of the 19th of March. 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. None of them wanted to be dragged into the case either. [46], In 2009 Halliwell was living in Swindon, Wiltshire, the location of the two murders he was convicted of. Her parents say they dont know anything about that. The first pictures of Claudia Lawrence's home were released by Joan in February 2017, who showed how the house had barely been touched since her daughter vanished. Furthermore, I feel sorry for Claudias parents who have been suffering a lot for over a decade. I went to University in York and I think I was in my final year when she went missing. Its been over ten years since the 35-year-old woman who worked as a Chef at the University of York mysteriously disappeared. Police in York are searching a flooded quarry for the remains of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in 2009. A See more Private convicted killer Christopher Halliwell was involved in her disappearance. Maybe someone will finally step forward and say something! The investigation continues and there's no word as of yet about who tipped the police off to search these areas or what, if anything has been found. Ex detective Fulcher wanted an enquiry as to why Halliwell wasnt investigated further regarding other deaths. Awesome post loved it! Her father, Peter is a solicitor and her mother, Joan is a stay at home housewife. He said: If you know something that could help us find Claudia, or those involved in her disappearance and suspected murder, please come forward. Like the rest of the public at the time, I read the news articles and watched the Crimewatch reports and I saw how some of the public's interest in the case went from sympathetic to lacking interest. The only lead in this respect is some unknown male DNA on a cigarette found in her car. For whatever reason, they have maintained a silence for 12 years. This possibility was eventually dismissed. -, Press J to jump to the feed. 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 hours at her new job suited her fine as she started early and would be finished by lunchtime. Instead of taking OCallaghan home Halliwell drove her to a secluded place where he murdered her. Claudia was supposed to meet her friend Suzy that night for a drink and a girly catch up but she didn't turn up so Suzy kept trying to call her and when she got no answer she called Claudia's father Peter. Cooper then attempted to contact Lawrence by telephone. From there they continued their search onto a wooded area not far from this site. [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. The public was gripped by the whole situation. That meant the house was pretty much the same Dna-collection-wise as it was when Claudia went missing. This comment has been removed by the author. Distraught Joan Lawrence, 76, said it was impossible for cops to investigate convicted killer Halliwell with "such a small amount of money". [45] In 2018 highly-regarded miscarriage of justice organisation Inside Justice investigated the Razzell case (and the alleged links to Halliwell) as part of a BBC documentary, Conviction, but it concluded that the conviction was safe and stated there was nothing linking Halliwell to the crime other than speculation. 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. [3], Lawrence enjoyed a comfortable childhood and was privately educated at the York College for Girls. Personally I have never been to Yorkshire and I dont know anyone from that area, so I cant make any statements about that region. I also believe that she died shortly after her disappearance. Monday marks a decade since Lawrence, who was a. Investigators believe that she got up early as she normally would for work and because her car was being repaired she had been walking to work the past few weeks. April 22 - Three more men, all in their 50s and from the York area, are arrested on suspicion of murder and are released on bail. 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. An appeal for help was made by John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. Monday marks the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence. The investigation itself was like searching for a needle in a haystack because although it's not right to judge someone on what they do in their private life (and Claudia certainly didn't deserve to be abducted, harmed or whatever happened to her) the police had to interview quite a number of men that Claudia had been involved with and that was a nightmare. 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. Claudia, on the other hand, was an adult woman and disappeared in the area she was local to. This particular case is well-known in the UK and probably all over the world as well. She spoke to her mother that evening and made plans with her for Mother's Day which was that Sunday. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. [6], At 6am on the morning of 18 March 2009, Lawrence started her shift at Goodricke College's Roger Kirk Centre. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. This indicates that the phone itself did not leave the local area. In January 2017 police announced that they were scaling back the investigation into Claudia's disappearance. The car's brake lights come on as it approaches level with Lawrence's cottage. 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. Editors' Note: Jan. 29, 2021 In proposing this essay to The Times, the author, Claudia Lawrence, represented herself as Native American. Claudia, it seems, was acquainted with some of them. I DON'T think she was killed at home - I think DNA evidence would have turned something up. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. He complained that the police had excavated a section of the cellar floor of his pub. Hopefully this could end up being the key. January 17 - Mr Lawrence says he is "hugely depressed and disappointed" as the investigation into his daughter's disappearance is scaled down. I think other people do as well, but don't want to end up dead. One Sky News journalist stated, "Claudia apparently lived a significant part of her life in secret. Mum Joan Lawrence, 76, who lives alone in a North Yorkshire flat, admits that being in isolation is making the disappearance of Claudia 11 years ago "even harder to deal with". 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 also takes two to tango, she was a single woman and some of the men were married, they should have known better and they were also in the wrong in that respect. She was raised in the Hewton area of York by her father Peter Lawrence, a solicitor, and mother Joan. 1.1M views 3 years ago Claudia Lawrence went missing in York, 2009. How we can find what happened to Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence and bring her killers to justice. March 19 - Miss Lawrence's father, Peter, contacts North Yorkshire Police after his daughter fails to keep an arrangement to meet a friend at the Nags Head pub. The change in the law means families of missing loved ones will be able to take control of their financial affairs in their absence. She sent a final text message from her mobile phone at 8:23pm and a final incoming text was received at 9:12pm. | Part Three, The Deadly Cougar? Her father, Peter is a solicitor and her mother, Joan is a stay at home housewife. If only they could DNA test all of the 'friends'' partners to see if any of them were a match. She was probably going to see someone that night. News and entertainment worth sharing York and North Yorkshire. Monday marks a decade since Lawrence, who was a chef at the University of York, disappeared at the age of 35. On 19 March, Lawrence was scheduled to start work at 6 am. "I will do everything in my power to ensure people keep searching for my beloved and precious daughter.". A group of officers were sent to Cyprus to talk to some of the people who knew her including the man who sent her the text on the 18th of March. Picture credit: Hi, I'm Jo, welcome to my true crime blog. He lived close to her home and had been a colleague of hers at the University of York. I have just finished reading the incredible & heartbreaking book 'Blood In The Snow' by John Henderson. This matched with the left-handed smoker a witness professed to have seen around that time. [42] Ground-penetrating radar equipment and cadaver dogs were used in the search. View our online Press Pack. Nobody knows where she is or what happened to her and as we've seen in a number of cases, sometimes victims can be held for years and can be rescued decades later. [6] The general finding which emerged from the original enquiry was that Lawrence had probably been abducted and murdered shortly after leaving home on 19 March. True Crime With Caledonian Kitty on YouTube! York is a lovely place with some great scenery but, as with anywhere, there are some rough areas. [7] Lawrence told her mother she was at home and that she planned to retire early since she would have to rise before 5am next day in order to walk to work, her car being under repair.
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