Hi everyone,
I am new to WS. I was actually on here reading about Terri Bevers but as I live about 17 miles from York and have followed this case since it happened I actively searched for a thread about Claudia. I find the whole case very eerie and it really struck a chord with me as I am a female in my 30s and live quite close.
I believe that the black or navy truck above was traced. The owner did come forward. But I find the Ford Focus the most suspicious of all the vehicles mentioned here. I wonder if that vehicle stopped to offer her a lift as I do tend to think she accepted a lift that morning from someone she knew and then came to harm. I agree with the theories that she presented a "problem" for a man she was involved with, she might have wanted them to leave their spouse, she might have been pregnant, or something else. Then again, she could have been abducted, some of the route is quiet and lonely at that time of the morning.
Although the accidental death scenario could work, there would be signs of this along the route, such as broken car parts/lights or blood. The car would have been damaged and need to be repaired. I can't see someone being that good at keeping it quiet as it would be a very sudden and traumatic experience.
I also believe the guy on the CCTV is suspicious and is the same man. Based on the amount of time they are in the area it seems obvious they are doing the same check at night as they do in the morning. What it is we don't know but any local man would have been observed doing it daily or at least regularly. I am not sure why RC's family are so convinced it's him in the morning but not at night (if this is the case, I might totally have misunderstood this part).
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and join in. I feel very sorry for Claudia and her family and friends. I wish this case was solved and remain hopeful it will be.
