Found Deceased UK - Lindsay Birbeck, 47, Accrington, 12 Aug 2019 *Arrest*

[CharlestonGal]

Apologies in advance for graphic post. But if they had found a body part, say a leg, would they then announce discovery of a body? Or would body imply they had found all of the lady? Also does the ID announcement seem to be taking a long time to you? Asking based on your LE experience thanks

Well, at the least they found enough of a body to identify it as female.

 

[CharlestonGal]

"Murder inquiry underway
An murder inquiry has been launched after a woman’s body was found in Accrington Cemetery."

Updates: Police confirm discovery of body - identity not confirmed

 

[imstilla.grandma]

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Following a discovery at Accrington Cemetery on the evening of Saturday, August 24 we can now sadly confirm that the find is that of the body of a woman.

"Police were called at shortly before 8pm on Saturday, August 24 to a report by a member of the public of the find in an area of Accrington Cemetery, Burnley Road.

"A lengthy and detailed examination of the scene has been carried out through the day by forensic experts.

"A Home Office post mortem examination will now be carried out to try to establish the cause of death.
Murder inquiry underway after woman's body found in Accrington Cemetery

 

[happyday]

"Murder inquiry underway
An murder inquiry has been launched after a woman’s body was found in Accrington Cemetery."

Updates: Police confirm discovery of body - identity not confirmed

Well sounds like murder is definitely suspected. Not an obvious suicide then.

 

[CharlestonGal]

"Officers are keen to stress that they are not yet in a position to confirm the woman's identity and have reminded the public once again not to speculate on social media.

The family of Lindsay Birbeck have been spoken to by police regarding this."

Murder inquiry underway after woman's body found in Accrington Cemetery

 

[CrimeDawg123]

I fully expected to wake up this morning (here in the states) to a press conference having occurred with an ID of the body. For the discovery to be made Sat PM and by Monday noon still no announcement? Wow, this is really bad.

 

[CharlestonGal]

"A MURDER enquiry has been launched following the discovery of a woman’s body in Accrington Cemetery.

Officers were alerted to a discovery in the cemetery, off Burnley Road, Huncoat, at around 8pm on Saturday and last night confirmed the find was that of human remains.

Detectives are yet to release this identity of the deceased woman but have this afternoon launched a murder inquiry.

Police have been searching for missing mum-of-two Lindsay Birbeck for two weeks and officers said her family had been contacted regarding the latest discovery."

Accrington Cemetery find: murder probe launched

 

[CharlestonGal]

I fully expected to wake up this morning (here in the states) to a press conference having occurred with an ID of the body. For the discovery to be made Sat PM and by Monday noon still no announcement? Wow, this is really bad.

At least people are now aware a murderer is in their midst. That's something, at least.

Edited to add: Not to be gruesome, but ID may require dental records or DNA. That could take a minute.

 

[CharlestonGal]

Has there been any mention of a husband/ex-husband, boyfriend/ex-boyfriend? I hate to go there, but well, you know.

 

[Skigh]

At least people are now aware a murderer is in their midst. That's something, at least.

Edited to add: Not to be gruesome, but ID may require dental records or DNA. That could take a minute.

I would have thought the police would have had Lindsay's DNA and the family would know which dentist she visited so identification should not take such a long time.

 

[happyday]

I fully expected to wake up this morning (here in the states) to a press conference having occurred with an ID of the body. For the discovery to be made Sat PM and by Monday noon still no announcement? Wow, this is really bad.

I agree. Getting the feeling this was a real gruesome crime scene with the language used. “Object” found, finally calling it a “body”, then “female body” and still not identified. Looking for grass cutter? Not liking that at all.

 

[Alyce]

I fully expected to wake up this morning (here in the states) to a press conference having occurred with an ID of the body. For the discovery to be made Sat PM and by Monday noon still no announcement? Wow, this is really bad.

Bank Holiday week end here, could be a delay in obtaining the necessary records - dental or other ?

 

[Alyce]

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If police and dogs had been searching the cemetery during the week then I find it strange that the body was not discovered at that time. Unless of course it was not there earlier in the week.

 

[CharlestonGal]

Bank Holiday week end here, could be a delay in obtaining the necessary records - dental or other ?

Maybe LE has confirmation and just haven't released it publicly until all family members have been confirmed notified.

 

[Allyx21]

Accrington Cemetery find: murder probe launched


Now officially a murder enquiry. Still not confirmed it is Lindsay officially.

 

[WiseOwl]

If police and dogs had been searching the cemetery during the week then I find it strange that the body was not discovered at that time. Unless of course it was not there earlier in the week.

The police have missed bodies in searches before - Gaia Pope in 2017 was one of them. Not attaching any blame to the police at all but it can and does happen. Or, as you say, it was placed there later in the week.

 

[CharlestonGal]

The police have missed bodies in searches before - Gaia Pope in 2017 was one of them. Not attaching any blame to the police at all but it can and does happen. Or, as you say, it was placed there later in the week.

I agree. That's one of the reasons they search the same locations several times.

 

[CharlestonGal]

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LE just said the body was concealed. They did not describe further.

 

[CharlestonGal]

"We are currently waiting to speak to Detective Supt Andy Cribbin at Accrington Cemetery."

Updates: Murder probe launched after discovery of body at Accrington Cemetery

 

[Alyce]

Accrington cemetery to Dill Hall cemetery



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