UK UK - George Tweedie, 26, murdered & body burnt, Bedworth, 7 May 2002 **Significant new lead 2020**

[RobinCAL]

'Significant' lead prompts murder case reopening

"A "significant" new lead has led to the reopening of a murder case where a man was found dead in a burnt-out car.

George Tweedie, 26, from Bedworth in Warwickshire, was found in the car in Buxton, Derbyshire, on 7 May 2002.

A post-mortem examination found Mr Tweedie died following a blow to his head with a blunt instrument.

Three people were convicted of perverting the course of justice in connection with the death, but no murder charges have been brought.

Warwickshire Police said the case had been reopened due to a "new line of enquiry"."

 

[RobinCAL]

Cold case of Coventry man found burnt in a car boot re-opened

Timeline:

• On the morning of May 7 2002, a body was discovered in a burnt out car in a location known as High Edge, Buxton, Derbyshire
• Due to the suspicious nature of the death, Derbyshire Police opened a major incident room.
• A post mortem examination established the man had died after being struck to the head by what is believed to be a blunt instrument. The body was set alight sometime after. As a result, Derbyshire Police treated the death as a homicide enquiry.
• Due to the extent of the burns it was not possible to identify the body despite considerable efforts by the investigation team that included extensive media appeals and more than six weeks elapsed before progress was made.
• Mr Tweedie’s family became concerned about his whereabouts after not seeing him for some time and after seeing the appeal from Derbyshire Police they made contact with the investigation team on June 14, 2002.
• Forensic DNA tests identified the remains to be that of Mr Tweedie.
• Following an investigation by Warwickshire Police a man and woman from Bedworth, both aged 38, were jailed after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice. They both admitted to disposing of Mr Tweedie’s body.
• An 18-year-old boy from Bedworth was found guilty of perverting the course of justice and jailed. He travelled to Amsterdam and Ibiza to send a letter to Mr Tweedie’s mother purporting to be from her son.
• Nobody has ever been convicted of Mr Tweedie’s murder.

 

[dotr]

Daily Mail
Significant new lead” in cold murder case of George Tweedie, as police reopen investigation after 18 years
''Over many years the victim’s devastated parents Hugh and Bettie Tweedie, from Keresley Close, Keresley, Coventry fought for justice for their son.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Warwickshire Police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.''

 

[Al Ka]

Cold case of Coventry man found burnt in a car boot re-opened

Timeline:

• On the morning of May 7 2002, a body was discovered in a burnt out car in a location known as High Edge, Buxton, Derbyshire
• Due to the suspicious nature of the death, Derbyshire Police opened a major incident room.
• A post mortem examination established the man had died after being struck to the head by what is believed to be a blunt instrument. The body was set alight sometime after. As a result, Derbyshire Police treated the death as a homicide enquiry.
• Due to the extent of the burns it was not possible to identify the body despite considerable efforts by the investigation team that included extensive media appeals and more than six weeks elapsed before progress was made.
• Mr Tweedie’s family became concerned about his whereabouts after not seeing him for some time and after seeing the appeal from Derbyshire Police they made contact with the investigation team on June 14, 2002.
• Forensic DNA tests identified the remains to be that of Mr Tweedie.
• Following an investigation by Warwickshire Police a man and woman from Bedworth, both aged 38, were jailed after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice. They both admitted to disposing of Mr Tweedie’s body.
• An 18-year-old boy from Bedworth was found guilty of perverting the course of justice and jailed. He travelled to Amsterdam and Ibiza to send a letter to Mr Tweedie’s mother purporting to be from her son.
• Nobody has ever been convicted of Mr Tweedie’s murder.

Am I the only one thinking this is pretty much solved? Or what am I missing?

Two people were arrested and charged for disposing of the body. Strange that did not lead to who murdered him.

Anyone know if 18 year old who sent fake letters was their son or relative or not related to them at all? I does not prove guilt but definitely some involvment. But well, he was jailed too.

 

[Tortoise]

Am I the only one thinking this is pretty much solved? Or what am I missing?

Two people were arrested and charged for disposing of the body. Strange that did not lead to who murdered him.

Anyone know if 18 year old who sent fake letters was their son or relative or not related to them at all? I does not prove guilt but definitely some involvment. But well, he was jailed too.

Yes he was their son.

Report from 2003 -

Karen Redshaw, 38, her estranged husband Colin, also 38, and their 18-year-old son Christopher were all sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday.

Mr Tweedie, who had been having a relationship with Ms Redshaw...

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Death cover-up family jailed
more to read at link

 

[mojo1113]

Daniel Tweedie pointed a weapon at his victim who had 'covered up his cousin's death

'Manic gunman' told shop worker: 'I'm going to KILL you'

Found this while looking up tweedie and redshaw

 

[dotr]

Daniel Tweedie pointed a weapon at his victim who had 'covered up his cousin's death

'Manic gunman' told shop worker: 'I'm going to KILL you'

Found this while looking up tweedie and redshaw

Welcome to Ws mojo1113, thanks for the link!