Deceased/Not Found UK - Bernadette Walker, 17, left parent's car, Peterborough, 21 Jul 2020 *Arrests*

[IainD]

I have a horrible feeling this is going to be close to home

JMO

I have to admit, I'm thinking along those lines too.

I think this way also, I also don't think the 1am text message on 20th of July was sent by her.
MOO

 

[Ellmau]

Police were seen outside Bernadette's family home in Millfield, Peterborough on Sunday

Most detailed report yet re family: Woman in her 30s is arrested over murder of missing teenager, 17 | Daily Mail Online

 

[Alyce]

I have a horrible feeling this is going to be close to home

JMO

Yes, very close


MOO of course

 

[Ellmau]

Although some of the press reports are saying the woman is aged 30, which wouldn't fit, and perhaps we shouldn't speculate in that direction with regard to TOS.

 

[Ellmau]

There's an awful lot we don't know about Bernadette. Was she attending school (prior to lockdown)? No media re friends.

 

[IainD]

Although some of the press reports are saying the woman is aged 30, which wouldn't fit, and perhaps we shouldn't speculate in that direction with regard to TOS.

I noticed this as well, however I think it just sloppy journalism from the Sun.

Woman, 30, arrested over ‘murder’ of girl, 17, who vanished 7 weeks ago

As they then say, Woman in her 30s later on in the article.
MOO

 

[Ruthbullock]

So much craziness in this story already. The fishnet stockings and dress which were first reported as missing (hence the sleepover story), that have now been found under the bed, and it’s since been changed to murder. Hands up everyone if you know the exact amount of undergarments anyone in your family owns- personally I would never notice a missing pair of tights or socks etc- a certain dress or top probably- but not a pair of tights.

 

[Ellmau]

I noticed this as well, however I think it just sloppy journalism from the Sun.

Woman, 30, arrested over ‘murder’ of girl, 17, who vanished 7 weeks ago

As they then say, Woman in her 30s later on in the article.
MOO

Not just the sun, but I agree we shouldn't rely on it. TOS still an issue if arrestees not named.

 

[IainD]

Not just the sun, but I agree we shouldn't rely on it. TOS still an issue if arrestees not named.

100% Agree that we shouldn't speculate until they have been officially named by LE...

MOO

 

[Dre]

Posted 6 hours ago-bbm

“Police officers were today standing guard outside the family's modern terraced home which was cordoned off with police tape.

Specialist forensic officers were seen going in and out of the house along with a police dog handler and her spaniel sniffer dog.”
Woman in her 30s is arrested over murder of missing teenager, 17 | Daily Mail Online

how confusing and earth shattering this must feel to her 8 younger siblings

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Given the Mail article above linked ^ I don't think you need to be a genius on people and ages...

 

[Ellmau]

They're certainly dropping heavy hints.

 

[bykerladi]

Just want to do some math. So mom is 39, BW is 17, so mom had her at 22. Dad is 50, so he was 33. There's an 11 year age difference between the parents. Now, they have 9 kids. That means they've had a kid every other year or so, unless there are twins. Not counting any lost pregnancies either. Youngest is 6 months. Very interesting family dynamics. This poor girl was probably responsible for helping care for her younger siblings.

 

[Ellmau]

Family fbs are interesting.

 

[Marg from Oz]

I have a horrible feeling this is going to be close to home

JMO

That was where I was going too.

Still waiting to hear who was charged . Do they usually take awhile before naming accused?

 

[Angleterre]

Family fbs are interesting.

Where do you get the names of the family to trawl the abys that is FB?

 

[spangled]

Where do you get the names of the family to trawl the abys that is FB?

They're named in the Daily Mail article. Giving some not so subtle hints in there too.

Woman in her 30s is arrested over murder of missing teenager, 17 | Daily Mail Online

 

[MissUnderstood]

There were a few days before reporting her missing! I don’t think she would still be in the house!!!!!! Moo

 

[scriabina]

So what we know so far:

• Woman in 30s and man age 50 arrested for murder.
• Victim's mom is in her 30s and dad is age 50.
• Victim's parents have nine (!!) (now eight, I suppose ) children including a 6-month-old infant. That's a lot and must be very stressful.

Mom quoted as saying 'I can't eat or sleep properly. I miss and love my eldest princess so much, she's missing out on her baby sister, who has learned to smile and coo already.' Speaks about herself and how her missing daughter affects her, then segues to random comment about her youngest infant daughter cooing and smiling perhaps to show what a good mom she is. It's all about the mom and nothing about the missing daughter. I know that's just one quote, but... I don't have a good feeling about this.

Edited to correct ages of suspects.

 

[Lucy6226]

Mom quoted as saying 'I can't eat or sleep properly. I miss and love my eldest princess so much, she's missing out on her baby sister, who has learned to smile and coo already.' Speaks about herself and how her missing daughter affects her, then segues to random comment about her youngest infant daughter cooing and smiling perhaps to show what a good mom she is. It's all about the mom and nothing about the missing daughter. I know that's just one quote, but... I don't have a good feeling about this.

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I think similar happened with Chris Watts, the guilty often go out their way to make themselves look perfect and include random facts or info when giving statements. Was it Tia Sharpe whose step grandad mentioned the sausage rolls?

MOO