I can imagine how they feel and this is honestly horrific, I would not want this to happen to anyone. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Police are on their third day of searching for Claudia Lawrence . [40][41] Police drained one of the lakes on site to allow a fingertip examination of the lake's bed. I feel the arrests that were made may have landed in those suspects having tests and being exonerated as they were not a match. They all denied any involvement in Lawrence's disappearance. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. For a privately educated daughter of a country solicitor, Claudia had some unusual acquaintances and this remains the only missing person case where I have been warned off or threatened - not once but twice". by clicking my picture & donating to my PayPal or sending a donation to my CashApp: caledonianKitty THANK YOU!! A licensed taxi driven by Halliwell pulled up beside her and she was offered a ride to her home. Campaigners say this is a huge step forward in recognising the responsibilities placed on relatives when someone disappears and the current legal difficulties in obtaining permission to act on their behalf. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. They also found a male's DNA in her car on a ciggarette and some additional fingerprints but nothing came of this either. Monday marks a decade since Lawrence, who was a. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 10/10. Cooper telephoned Claudia's father Peter on 20 March to report the situation. He also alluded to the fact that the police kept the location of the phone back. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 22:18. A DECADE on from the day Claudia Lawrence was last seen alive, the detective heading up the investigation to find her believes answers still lie in Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. The newspapers however took a drastic turn from being sympathetic to trashing Claudia's private life. Enter your password to log in. I tend to think that something happened between 10PM and midnight on the 18-th of March, 2009. Peter contacted the police and reported her missing. This matched with the left-handed smoker a witness professed to have seen around that time. The dreadful lies told over Claudia Lawrence's . Claudia has always been very close with her family and had a happy childhood. [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. [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. [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. 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. These cookies do not store any personal information. This account already exists. (CCTV footage of Claudia's last known movements. Other theories have beenfloated, with one thatconvicted killer Christopher Halliwell was involved in her disappearance. Again, presumably on the instructions of the programme's lawyers, what wasn't discussed was the fact the pub was well known locally for some of the clientele being involved in the (cough) more "informal areas of the economy". 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. 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. He lived close to her home and had been a colleague of hers at the University of York. The search was reportedly prompted by new evidence although police would not state what that new evidence was. Claudia's dad was 74 and died on February 11 at St Leonard's Hospice in York following a short illness, his family said in a statement. She completed her shift at 2pm and was recorded on CCTV leaving the college on foot a few minutes later. DETECTIVES investigating the death of missing Claudia Lawrence have been handed a floral tribute claiming that she is "in the water" of a beauty spot. Investigators were able to trace some more information from her phone (which was still missing) and established that she had spent a lot of time in a place called Acomb (which is another area of York) in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence, of York, went missing 11 years ago How you can help. Update in the Claudia Lawrence case. 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. Very good account and pointing out the medias role is a key thing. More than a month after the missing person's report was opened, police upgraded the investigation to suspected murder. 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. The law would allow for a guardian to be appointed to manage the affairs of a person who has been missing for 90 days or more. Picture credit: The investigation into what happened to Claudia Lawrence began, there was apppeals and missing posters everywhere. [4] Lawrence was discreet about this and her family knew little about her relationships with men. [20] It was reported that the last text message received by Lawrence was from a man who was on the island. https://northyorkshire.police.uk/news/claudia-lawrence-investigation/ theres a huge separate section dedicated to the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence on the official website of the police of North Yorkshire, it contains quite a few summaries about each further step in the investigation. We know also that her mobile phone didnt leave the area before it left the phone network, he added This again is a reason I dont believe she fell victim to an attack by a stranger. When I learnt more about the case I somehow realised that I was quite interested in it, so now I would love to discuss it with more people. 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. That Lawrence had left with a new lover or to take up a new job or merely to take a break. There was insufficient evidence to bring charges. One of the investigators/journalists was threatened (or told "to back off"). Generally any place has its advantages and disadvantages and I dont think that absolutely safe places exist, some towns/cities, areas, regions and/or countries probably tend to be safer than the others, thats it, but again, its highly likely that no place in the world is absolutely safe. The new law became popularly known as "Claudia's Law".[52]. She did not report for duty. The two were reported to have been on friendly terms and he had often given her lifts in his car to and from work. It was considered likely that her killer was a local man known to her. On 13 May 2014, a 59-year-old man was arrested by NYP on suspicion of Lawrence's murder. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Claudia Lawrences mother appeals for help 13 years after disappearance, Claudia Lawrence: police find no new clues in lake search, Police search quarry near York for Claudia Lawrence remains, Claudia Lawrence: timeline of her disappearance, Claudia Lawrence: renewed call for information on woman missing since 2009, Father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence dies at 74, Claudia Lawrence case fits behaviour pattern of Christopher Halliwell. Would not surprise me if one of the girls did not set it up and was also there. Police waiting for publics help in search for chef last seen in Heworth, York, on 18 March 2009. I know that its no ones business, but where did all those accusations of dating married men come from? Finally, the most comprehensive, informative and very detailed article can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/what_happened_to_claudia , its pretty long and might probably seem a little bit hard to read to some people, however, its definitely worth reading because it tells us about Claudias childhood and social circle as well as her job. 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. September 17 - A file of evidence on four men arrested on suspicion of murder is sent by North Yorkshire Police to the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) so it can consider whether to bring charges. Do you still have connections to York? 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? In recent years there have been an average of around 3,500 missing persons reports per year in the NYP area. A year after her disappearance, her best friend Suzy Cooper appealed for help, saying: "We want it to end. She was probably going to see someone that night. What's even more sinister is that her mobile phone was deliberately switched off at 12:08pm by someone, could it have been Claudia? Stay tuned for details coming soon. 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I think it's plain for all to see (as much as Claudia's family found it hard to accept and I don't hold that against them, nobody wants to think of their loved one being talked about in such a manner and it must have been so horrible to see all of that stuff splashed all over the newspapers) that Claudia did have a private life (we all do) but it seemed that she had quite a few more relationships or encounters than usual. I am not stating that these people did anything its just my theory. 5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York YO1 7LD, Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby YO8 8NA. Any information we glean will be passed to the police. I hoped that she would be found safe and well. It looks, from various other sources, that she may have spent the evening with one of her lovers, and an argument or killing jealous rage resulted in her unfortunate demise. The mystery discovery was made by a member. Please do the right thing, come forward and speak to me.. Police have launched search in gravel pits in York for missing chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished in 2009 Miss Lawrence failed to arrive for work at the University of York on March 18, 2009. [23] On 24 March 2010, NYP began searching areas of Heslington in York, based on new information received "in the last few days". Malyn said that despite being well-intentioned, much of this was speculation or theory. After moving to Heworth in 2007, Lawrence would regularly spend evenings at The Nag's Head pub[1] close to her home. NYP was initially slow to act on grounds that Lawrence was not a vulnerable person and there was no obvious evidence of violence. Sources close to the police investigation believe it suggests she was killed by someone she knew, perhaps in her social circle. 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. But those concerned were all released and none were charged.[36]. The law was introduced after campaigning by Peter Lawrence with the support of MPs. I went to University in York and I think I was in my final year when she went missing. She later attended a local catering college and qualified as a chef. [26] The search at Heslington was later considered to have been prompted by hoax information.[27]. York is a lovely place with some great scenery but, as with anywhere, there are some rough areas. The longer you carry it, the greater the anguish you are causing to Claudias family and friends. Agreed, I think the police have a decent understanding of what happened to her but can't prove it currently. The search for Claudia Lawrence is being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen. It is 12 years since the 35-year-old went missing in York. She spent her early life with her father Peter (died 2021),[2] mother Joan and older sister Ali. They have endured unrelenting anguish and trauma throughout this time. However, NYP officers checked her route to work and sent out a public request for information. Claudia Lawrence is a freelance journalist. 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. : What really happened? I'm now on TikTok, hope to see you there! Lawrence's handbag containing her purse, bank cards and passport was in the house. [7], The independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers offered a reward of 10,000 to anyone providing information which would lead to the arrest and conviction of any person linked to the disappearance. This aspect of her lifestyle would later cause some media speculation and would also influence the police investigation of her disappearance. It is not too late.. The search for Claudia Lawrence is being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen. When did Peter . This person may be someone quite powerful in the criminal fraternity. I totally agree, its a case that often gets forgotten! 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. May 6 - Mr Lawrence calls for an urgent independent inquiry into the police investigation of his daughter's disappearance and suspected murder. Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox, the new senior investigating officer on the case, said he believes several people know, or have suspicions about, what happened to the 35-year-old when she went missing in York in 2009. I think he probably has someone on the inside of North Yorkshire Police who has kept him out of the picture. There were also swabs taken from her house years later (think the case was reexamined in 2013). Mr Fox said some of the information received by the force appears extremely interesting and sparks a whole new line of investigation, and he urged anyone providing this information to get back in touch with as much detail as possible. 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. The bed was made and there were unwashed dishes in the kitchen sink, suggesting she had eaten breakfast. True Crime With Caledonian Kitty on YouTube! They were not her true friends. [6], At 6am on the morning of 18 March 2009, Lawrence started her shift at Goodricke College's Roger Kirk Centre. If only they could DNA test all of the 'friends'' partners to see if any of them were a match. She was employed as a chef at the University of York 's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. The Claudia Lawrence case may ring a few bells for those of you who live in the UK and quite possibly beyond as it has been covered on quite a number of blogs and Youtube channels. Student houses are common targets due to them likely having several laptops, tellys and other gadgets. The large majority of these cases are quickly resolved when the missing person reappears. The investigation centred around construction of a "rogue's gallery" of the men she had been involved with. Claudia Lawrence's mother will 'never give up hope' the case will be solved after 10 years. One Sky News journalist stated, "Claudia apparently lived a significant part of her life in secret. Although the police have treated Lawrence's case as that of murder, with various people arrested but later released, her fate is unclear. She supports the Missing People charity and makes her telephone number available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support others who have missing loved ones. Also, her personal life seems confusing to me. Im sure most of you have heard of this case. I remember a journalist mentioning that in all his decades of working as a reporter on missing persons cases he had never faced such hostility from the locals in the area or been literally threatened and warned off covering the story before as he had been with this one. From there they continued their search onto a wooded area not far from this site. How we can find what happened to Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence and bring her killers to justice. View our online Press Pack. She was reported to have engaged in a series of short-term relationships often conducted on a concurrent basis. We can only hope technology advances will eventually get this case solved . The cigarette was found to have DNA on it years later but that DNA doesn't match anyone already on the database and no familial entries. 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.
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