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Case File 462UFUK

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Reconstruction of Victim

Unidentified White Female

  • The victim was discovered on October 23, 1979 in Kent, England, United Kingdom
  • Homicide

Vital Statistics

  • Estimated age: 30 - 35 years old
  • Approximate Height and Weight: 5' 1"-5'11"; thin build.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark brown, shoulder length, straight hair; hazel/brown eyes. It is believed she had had at least one child. Prominent teeth.
  • Clothing: When found she was wearing black shoes, black and white floral dress and a black polo neck jumper, yellow blouse.

Case History
The victim was located in the Cranbrook area of Kent, England on October 23, 1979. She may be from Eastern Europe.

Harry Pennells, 75, a retired lorry driver, of Ticehurst, East Sussex, is charged with murdering the woman in Bedgebury Forest, near Cranbrook, Kent, between 18 and 24 October 1979.

Detectives believe she had no fixed address and was a regular hitchhiker, possibly coming from the north of England. It was also thought she may have been a prostitute operating from the Spitalfields area of central London.

clothing
Victim's clothing

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Serious Organized Crime Agency
Karen Curran l Intelligence Officer l UK Missing Persons Bureau
Tel: +44 (0)1256 602739 l Enquiries: 0845 000 548/+44 (0)1256 6029791 l Fax: +44 (0)1256 692571
E-Mail
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number:
Case 0122, Kent, 1979
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Missing People
BBC News

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