UK Scott Fletcher, believed to have been murdered, Hartlepool, last seen 11 May 2011

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POLICE are again appealing for information on the murder of Hartlepool man Scott Fletcher - 11 years after he went missing.

Today (May 18) marks 11 years since Scott was reported missing. This later launched into a murder investigation in 2015.

Scott was 27-years-old when he disappeared on May 11 2011, and was last believed to have been seen near the Jet garage on the A181 at Wheatley Hill.

Officers made a national appeal on Crimewatch in September 2021 for any information on Scott’s murder, alongside his mum, Julie Fletcher.

Sadly, Scott’s dad John passed away earlier this year after a long period of ill health.

Crimestoppers continue to offer a £10,000 reward for information given to them that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Scott’s murder.

Seven men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder but they were later released.

Officers believe that Scott was killed in the Durham area and his body was concealed shortly afterwards.

Scott’s mum, Julie Fletcher, said: “We all miss Scott every day. As a family we have suffered greatly over the years and we just want to lay him to rest properly.

“Scott’s dad recently died without any answers as to what happened to Scott and that is so upsetting to us. Eleven years is too long to not know the truth. The pain and agony that we suffer daily is indescribable.

“I urge anyone who knows what happened to Scott to get in touch, anonymously if they wish, and end our pain and torment once and for all.”

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Phil Bond, said: “We know that Scott’s family have had 11 years of turmoil since Scott went missing and we want to end their suffering. Sadly, John passed away before we found out the answers as to what happened to Scott.

“Scott was a family man with a young daughter. We know that Scott had debt and he had links to the criminal fraternity, and this may be linked to his disappearance. We have made several public appeals for information, however, those who know what happened to Scott are yet to come forward, potentially due to fear.

“Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police. Anyone giving information is anonymous and remains anonymous and we don’t find out who they are. I would urge anyone who has information to contact them and tell Crimestoppers what they know.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
 
The mother of a man who went missing in 2011 has begged for information about his disappearance.

Scott Fletcher was last seen 11 years ago near a Jet garage on the A181 at Wheatley Hill, Durham.

Although police believe the then 27-year-old, from Hartlepool, was murdered a short time afterwards, his body has never been found.

Julie Fletcher said his father John died in February without knowing what happened to his son.

"I do think after 11 years and all this pain and the suffering Scott's gone through and his dad and the rest of the family, it's time to call it a day, we need information," she said.
"I only want his body back so he can rest in peace with his dad where he should be."

Julie Fletcher


Ms Fletcher said she was convinced someone knew what happened.

She added: "When Scott's dad was mobile we'd go out regularly in the car and look for Scott, we would spend hours and hours trampling over land and somebody who knows something could end all this misery for our family.

"Scott's dad recently died without any answers and that is so upsetting to us. The pain and agony that we suffer daily is indescribable."

 

This sounds like one of those cases where police know who did it but there’s not enough evidence to charge, IMO. From the link above:

“It may be that, as time has passed, someone may feel as if they can now divulge information which they couldn’t previously. I’d urge anyone who has information to bring the suffering to an end for Scott’s family, by helping us piece together what happened to him. Anyone with information can also contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously.”

Officers made a national appeal on Crimewatch in September 2021 for any information on Scott’s murder, alongside his mum, Julie Fletcher.

Seven men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder but they were later released. Officers believe that Scott was killed in the Durham area and his body was concealed shortly afterwards.”

In this article from 2013 we read about a possible motive Missing Scott Fletcher 'known to criminals and in debt'

… and this early article from 2011 suggests that Scott had links with the Traveller community Search for missing man turns to Appleby Horse Fair
 
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Twelve years on from the disappearance of a Hartlepool man, police are continuing to appeal for information regarding his murder.

Scott Fletcher was 27-years-old when he disappeared on May 11th 2011, and was last believed to have been seen near the Jet garage on the A181 at Wheatley Hill.

Cleveland Police initially launched a missing persons investigation before launching a murder investigation in 2015.

Detectives are appealing again for information regarding Scott’s disappearance and murder.

Despite numerous appeals, including a national appeal on BBC’s Crimewatch Live in September 2021, the investigation remains unsolved and Julie Fletcher, Scott’s mum, and his family, still have many unanswered questions.

Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Jim Allen, said: “It’s time that this nightmare was ended for Julie and all of Scott’s family. His murder has taken a horrendous toll on all of them, they live with this every single day, and there are still people out there with the information that we need to help bring those responsible to justice.

“Scott was a father and a family man. I would urge people to ask themselves, had this happened to one of their family members, would they want people to stay silent or help find those responsible?”

Seven men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder but they were later released. Officers believe that Scott was killed in the Durham area and his body was concealed shortly afterwards.

DI Allen continued: “We know that Scott had debt and he had links to the criminal fraternity, and this may be linked to his disappearance. I’d make a direct appeal to those within the criminal fraternity who may have information to get in touch with us and help us get justice for Julie and all of Scott’s family. Those with information can call police or Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Information can also be submitted online here: Public Portal (Public Portal)


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