This was a big news story at the time. Murder of 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater in 1946 is being probed 73 years later Police thought a stain on Muriel's coat would link death to Harold Jones But they have now confirmed a test. Take a second to support Christine on Patreon! Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. And I also think there are likely more victims. Police confirmed a cold case review on the stain found on Muriel's coat in 1946 had now been tested by forensics teams. There were soldiers still in the area after the war and they used to train in Penllergaer woods. It is one of the oldest active cold cases in the United Kingdom. On June 27, 1946, 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater made her way home from school in Penllergaer, Swansea (UK). And please do not forget tosubscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As part of the investigation forensic evidence has been re-examined and officers have considered theories that convicted murderer Harold Jones was . The last person who reported seeing her was Hubert Hoyles, then 13, who passed her on the path returning from her family farm, where he had gone to buy eggs. Some companies will provide you with upto 6 generations. Yet, despite their exhaustive enquiries - not to mention the discovery of the gun used in Muriel's shooting - the culprit managed to evade justice. [8] A description of a person of interest was circulated; he was described as approximately 30 years old, with "thick fluffy hair and wearing brown corduroy trousers and a light brown sports jacket. Can you explain please. The murder of Muriel Drinkwater (Welsh: Llofruddiaeth Muriel Drinkwater),[2] also known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder, is an unsolved 1946 child murder case from Wales. Why? The police found the murder weapon in the undergrowth near where Muriels body had been discovered. "Due to advances in forensic technology we have been able to look again at evidence from the murder in 1946 and I am now able to rule him out completely as a suspect in this case. My enquiries are now complete and have led me to believe that Harold Jones would have presented a danger to young girls throughout his life All relevant information has now been presented to South Wales Police, Major Crime Review Unit,who are currently in the process of making further inquiries into the murder of Muriel Drinkwater. Is it possible that scientists could examine Muriels coat and find another profile that could be compared to Jones daughters D.N.A.? DNA was taken from the relatives of both Muriel and Ronnie Harries but the results have not been made public. Muriels niece is in a dreadful state. [18] The public can no longer access the Drinkwater files by Freedom of Information Act requests or in person at the archives office in Kew. Video, 00:01:00, View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. Jones, originally of Abertillery, South Wales, is a suspect in the killings of six women in London in the 1960s. Her route to her familys home Tyle-Du Farmentailed a mile-long journey that wove in and out of the woods. Just put my name in Facebook bar. Hi Nicola. "Each case is reviewed periodically," he adds. Hard to work out the logic of your comment Charlotte? Then for 3 years he was registered at Colinette Road Putney as Harry Stevens. Police believe 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater might have been a victim of a notorious serial killer when she was raped and murdered in 1946. The team tracked down Harries' cousin Lynn Hughes who described how the only child had been "spoilt" by his parents and was very "childish". She was last seen at 2:30 p.m., singing as she headed for the one-mile walk to her family's home, Tyle-Du Farm. We are hoping to make a BBC documentary (follow on from Dark Son) to see if we can shed any new light on the case. I can be contacted at [emailprotected] or via Facebook messenger. "South Wales Police has had considerable success with cold case reviews being one of the first forces in the country to set up a review team in 1999 to conduct cold case reviews. And four months after Jones left the army Muriel was raped and shot dead as she walked home from a school bus in Penllergaer, Swansea. I live on the land of penllergaer woods and I have some information that I think u would like to hear.. how can I get in contact with u to chat.? It became known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder - but who killed Muriel Drinkwater? There is little doubt that Muriels murderer was lying in wait, just counting the minutes until he could commit his heinous crime. On June 27, 1946, 12-year-old Muriel made her way home from school in Penllergaer, Swansea (UK). He must have known she was near home because she waved and if we are saying this was a planned attack he wouldve studied Muriels routine, studied her route, he was near where her route went, that is a very specific route to go in and out the forest, and with balance of probability he therefore must have known Muriel and her family business to cripple the mother to cripple the business. Well here is the TRUTH. For decades, a key person of interest in Muriels murder has been Hubert Hoyles. Hi Christine. I really appreciate your local insights. https://www.abc10.com/amp/article/news/crime/prison-inmate-accused-42-year-old-homicide-in-dixon-area/103-535ec3ad-2aa1-4d10-94a7-aafe4f6081ff, We are thrilled to announce that remains discovered in 2017 in Sanford, Maine at a building site have been identified. The Little Red Riding Hood murder of Muriel Drinkwater. Martin well remembers a young girl who was "always full of life" and would always be skipping and singing. Muriel's death was known at the time as the Little Red Riding Hood Murder because of the bright red coat she was wearing. "The results of the forensic examination categorically confirm that Harold Jones was not responsible for the murder of Muriel Drinkwater," says DCI Mark Lewis, head of the unit. This forensic approach is becoming more common. Just before she entered the woods she looked up to see the farm in the distance. Her murder became known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder. Neil Milkins. If information comes in from the public or other forces we act on it. Sometimes the rumours and suspicion in these unsolved cases does almost as much damage to the community as the crime itself. The gym is tucked away in an unsuspecting industrial estate in the Swansea Valley and is run by a world-champion strongman who wants as many people as possible to feel included in his beloved sport. Who killed 'Little Red Riding Hood'? It was the first time he had spoken publicly about the tragedy that haunts his family to this day. Muriel Drinkwater. I guess a DNA test of Sheila Martin must have been taken to see if it was the same person. And the truth will never be known. On this occasion he was rude to me claiming that he knew nothing about any information sent to South Wales Police from D.C. Paul Rogers. Their bodies were found buried in a Carmarthenshire kale field in 1953 you can read the full story here. They pieced together evidence from the time, used new forensic breakthroughs and links to other cases in the area to identify who they think murdered Muriel in the most horrific way. Regards. He could not be placed at the scene, and the DNA ruled him out of the investigation. Im not sure how much of a farming business the family had or if they just casually sold eggs like many people in the country do. I have spoken to former D.C.I Paul Bethel and given him this information. In 1946, 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was murdered in the woods of Swansea, Wales. The perpetrator left cigarette stubs, sweet wrappers, and pieces of bread at the scene of the crime, which the authorities have said indicates that he was waiting in the dense woods for his chance to strike. However, what happened to Jones once he left Wandsworth jail in December 1941, aged 35, remains a mystery. OnJune 27, 1946, twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater made her way home from school inPenllergaer, Swansea. Evernote. It became known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder - but who killed Muriel Drinkwater? to have gone on to kill six women in London in the 1960s - and was dubbed Jack The Stripper. Over 20,000 men were interviewed about the crime . Some people turn to the murder weapon for answers and suggest that the killer was either an American serviceman who had previously been stationed at Penllergaer or that an American soldier may have sold the gun to the perpetrator in the village. Even though Jones died in 1971, his male descendants DNA could be tested to determine if he was the culprit responsible for Muriels murder. We could see it [had been] in a police station, but as it closed, where did it go next? Business class plane passenger refuses to give up his seat so a man could sit next to his wife on her birthday - selfish or fair enough? An amazing campaign by Neil Milkins, but unfortunately, no breakthrough for Muriel. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Your email address will not be published. Former Detective Inspector Paul Bethell, who was in charge of South Wales Police's cold case team, explained in the documentary: "We know Muriel used to catch the school bus from the school to the gateway off the main road which led to the forestry, and then she would walk about a mile through the forestry, along the lane to the farmhouse.". 'Due to advances in forensic technology we have been able to look again at evidence from the murder in 1946 and I am now able to rule out Harold Jones completely as a suspect in this case. Muriel was seen at 2:30PM, singing as she exited the school bus. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The police think that Hoyles, who as mentioned above passed Muriel on her way home, encountered Muriels killer weeks before her death. On this podcast episode, we cover the unsolved cold case of Muriel Drinkwater. Thought to be one of the oldest pieces of crime scene evidence in the world, it was initially used to rule from suspicion someone who had been spotted close to the woods on the afternoon Muriel was attacked. I am leaning towards it being a targeted attack, in part because of the positioning of the perpetrator as you mentioned. There must be other victims of this person as I cant see him stopping. It was the 75th anniversary this year, and still we are no nearer to finding her killer. request regarding the unsolved murder of 12 year-old Muriel Drinkwater near Swansea in June 1946. She disappeared around the bend into some more dense undergrowth. Published: 08:03 EST, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 13:00 EST, 1 May 2019. In 2008, a DNA profile of the suspect was extracted from her clothes, possibly the oldest one in the world to . Victor said that the programme had made him suspicious as to whether Florences killer Harold Jones who had been released from a 20 year prison sentence in 1941 for the Abertillery murders was responsible for 12 year-old Muriel Drinkwaters death. After a previous visit to the Drinkwater family farm, Hoyles was surprised when a man in his thirties withthick fluffy hair and wearing brown corduroy trousers and a light brown sports jacket stepped from the bushes at exactly the same location where Muriel was later ambushed. See link to Jones and other murders. Twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was a choirgirl who dreamed of being a schoolteacher. Muriel was seen at 2:30PM, singing as she exited the school bus. Also, it was near a Japanese plantation and the workers may have possibly assaulted her and the cigarette butts, bread and sweet wrappers may have come from the plantation. sample from Harold Jones daughter. Its amazing the documentary could screw things up so much. Video, 00:01:00One-minute World News, WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech. Moments before being brutally attacked, 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater had waved to her mother, who stood at the kitchen window, as she made her way home from Gowerton High School along the long path that led to the family home. Jones D.N.A was not compared to the D.N.A left on Muriels coat by the killer. Hi Neil. Thanks again ~ Christine, Your email address will not be published. She was buried at St David's Church in Penllergaer. I think it will be at least 3 months before anything definite will be announced. Thank you for sharing this detailed update on Muriels case with the community. Her route to her family's home Tyle-Du Farm entailed a mile-long journey that wove in and out of the woods. They have a suspect in the murder case and a cousin of the suspect has given D.N.A to prove whether or not the cousin Ron Harries was the killer. Forensic scientist Dr Colin Dark said that the stain had been found on the lower flap of Muriel's coat. South Wales Police said: "All historic murder cases, often referred to in the media as cold cases, are allocated to the Specialist Crime Review Unit and remain under active consideration and will be subject of re-investigation as and when new information is received or when there are advances in forensic science. South Wales Police detectives requested the original case file from Kent Police to determine if there was a connection. She was pulled from that path into the woodland beside it, attacked and murdered amongst the undergrowth of Penllergaer Woods, near Swansea, just yards from safety. Murder. Colin Dark suggested the possibillity of using D.N.A to identify who took the books into the shop with the hope of identifying the killer. 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Paul.. In the days and weeks that followed, police officers visited every farmhouse and cottage within 150 square miles, along with interviewing 20,000 men in Swansea, Aberdare and Carmarthenshire. [8] Scientists successfully retrieved a DNA profile from this stain. Muriel Drinkwater was laying on her back, one arm outstretched by her side and the other slightly raised. "We realise whoever did this might be dead, but if he is alive and in his 80s or even 90s we would like to see him behind bars," said Muriel's great-niece Claire Phillips, speaking about developments last October. A brother, nephew, grandson. "All historic murder cases, or 'cold cases', are allocated to the Specialist Crime Review Unit and remain under active consideration and will be subject of re-investigation as and when new information is received or when there are advances in forensic science. A much loved, very kind and thoughtful person who did great things for people but never expected anything in return. Welsh author Neil Milkinsargues that Harold Jones,a convicted murderer who killed two girls in Abertillery in 1921 when he was just 15 years old, was Muriels killer. If you have any new information I would be extremely interested to hear it! Drinkwater, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, was raped and shot in the woods in Penllergaer, Swansea. Muriel Drinkwater lived on a farm known at Tyle-Du at Penllergaer and attended Penllergaer Grammar School. Police are closer than ever to finding her killer. This was a very small, close knit community and everybody knew everybody and everybodies business. Video, 00:01:28, The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives, View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. But he was later released and served in World War II before his military career ended in 1946. Regards. Required fields are marked *. found on Muriels coat and D.N.A. The hardest part then was actually finding the materials," he told the documentary. Harries was hanged in 1954 for the double murder of John and Phoebe Harries. She had been attacked on the lane and then she was dragged to where the body was left.". I could never hurt anyone or anything, but in a small, close-knit community, people talk and I knew that in the eyes of some people I was the murderer. He said, ``She was regularly seen walking, skipping and singing in the woods as she made her way each day from her home to the . Positive reviews really help others find our show. Holly Ann Campiglia was a Jane Doe until she was identified in 1992. From the statements of the day it appeared her mum was making a pot of tea and looked out the window and actually saw Muriel about 500 yards away coming up the track towards the farmhouse. Sometime later that afternoon, Muriels mother Margaret glanced out of her kitchen window and noticed Muriel approaching their property from approximately 400 yards away. Paul says: "Muriel had almost made it to the home. Her killer has never been caught and it remains among the most notorious unsolved murders in Welsh history you can read more of them here. In the programme, former Dyfed Powys chief constable Jackie Roberts travelled to met him and he told her how his grandparents (Muriel's parents) had changed after the murder. Talk about a case hitting close to home for you! Why on earth would the police continue to stonewall after all these decades? They had been regular churchgoers, but stopped going to church and moved away from the farm within two years of the murder. Like you I hope there is justice one day for Muriel but sadly as more and more time passes I worry that becomes less likely. . [3] In 2008, a DNA profile of the suspect was extracted from her clothes, possibly the oldest sample in the world to be successfully extracted in a murder investigation. Only the exhumation of Jones body or D.N.A. However, a lack of hard evidence would later see him freed. "This was a terrible, terrible crime that someone has got away with for too long. She was singing on the school bus with her friends, on the afternoon of June 27, 1946, when she was dropped on the side of the road near her family's farm on the outskirt of Swansea. 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After discussing this development with Muriels niece, myself, Muriels niece and a number of of her nursing friends came to the same conclusion that if Jones daughter isnt his biological daughter then Jones could not completely rule out Jones as a suspect. MLS breaks attendance records on the opening weekend of the new season as both Charlotte and Atlanta welcome over 67,000 fans - more than the average crowd at 13 NFL teams! [4], More than 3,000 mourners attended Drinkwater's funeral on 2 July. He clearly wasn't very bright, and there's evidence that you see of overkill with Muriel Drinkwater's case as well.". Accountant Graham Wildin built an incredible 10,000sq/ft leisure complex - which has a bowling alley, casino, a cinema and more - at the back of his home. Investigators now allege theyve identified her murderer. Update: I have left it two weeks for the . Have a great week! Muriel Joan Drinkwater was the youngest of four daughters born to John Percival and Margaret ( ne Morgans) Drinkwater. 12 year old Muriel Drinkwater had only a mile to travel from the South Wales village of Penllergaer to the farm she lived on with her family.
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