UK UK - Jennifer Kiely, 35, stabbed 16 times & Lit on fire, Eastbourne seafront, Holywell, Jan 2005

[RobinCAL]

Cold-case detectives fly drone over beach where mother-of-three was stabbed to death 16 years ago | Daily Mail Online

"Cold case detectives probing the 'macabre' murder of a mother-of-three have today flown a drone over the beach location where her body was found in a fresh effort to find her killer.
Today police flew a drone over the Eastbourne seafront in Holywell where Jennifer Kiely's body was discovered 16 years ago as another year is set to pass without justice for her family."

"She had been stabbed 16 times and possibly sexually assaulted, and her body had been set on fire, police have said.Detective Chief Inspector Tony O'Donnell, leading the inquiry in 2005, described the case as 'macabre'."

"Despite extensive police inquiries, the first investigation was closed in May 2007.
In 2009, the case was assessed and deferred for further assessment as there had been no new intelligence or other development.
But since 2011, it has been a live case while forensic reviews and further work have been commissioned.
Police have, since 2017, been working on the new forensic line of inquiry relating to unidentified DNA found at the scene."

 

[dotr]

Police appeal on anniversary of murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne
''On the early morning of 22 January 2005 a fire was reported in a shelter on the lower promenade at Holywell on Eastbourne sea front. 35-year-old Jennifer's body was found in the shelter. She had sustained multiple stab wounds and her body had been set on fire.

See this recent police photo of the black-roofed shelter where Jennifer's body was found.''

''Detective Superintendent Emma Heater of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said; “Please do not hesitate to come forward if you have any information, either something you remember from 2005 that was not reported or that you may have heard since. As a result of the further forensic evidence we have the ability to eliminate people from our enquiry.

"Jennifer’s family deserve to know what happened to her and who is responsible.”

"Further information about the current line of forensic enquiry is not being revealed at this time, but if anyone has any information that was not shared with us during the original investigation or since, no matter how small you may think it is, please report online or call 101, quoting Operation Kittiwake."

 

[Fede]

Here are some articles with details.:
Jennifer Kiely: Fresh appeal launched over burnt body murder
Seafront murder: Plea for information into woman found stabbed and set on fire

 

[RobinCAL]

The brutal murder of a Kent woman who was stabbed 16-times and set on fire

 

[dotr]

The brutal murder of a Kent woman who was stabbed 16-times and set on fire

Poor soul, hope they catch the absolute monster who did this to Jennifer.
From link, thanks.. rbbm.

''The mother-of-three had been stabbed 16 times, possibly sexually assaulted, and set on fire, police have said.''

''She wasn't thought to have had a drink or drugs problem, however she was considered extremely vulnerable.

'She was a young, attractive and loving lady'
Jennifer's former partner said that she was more than just a rough sleeper - she was loving mother who was left vulnerable due to a mental illness.

Speaking anonymously at the time of her death, he said: "I am writing this so people will visualise that she was a young, attractive and loving lady with children and family that are missing her and not just a homeless bag lady that will not be missed.

"We are all in shock and deeply saddened to know we will never ever see her again, and to learn the horrific way she was murdered."

 

[RobinCAL]

Horrific murder of woman on seafront features on TV appeal for information

 

[Legally Bland]

Horrific murder of woman on seafront features on TV appeal for information

It's on iplayer (first item) but only until 11.45am tomorrow.

BBC iPlayer - Crimewatch Live - Series 13: Episode 2

 

[RobinCAL]

Eastern European man could hold vital clues over murder of woman at seafront

"THE DETECTIVE investigating the historic murder of a mother-of-three says an Eastern European man who may have been a suspect may hold vital clues."

"Now, there may be one suspect, a person who the police have not yet been able to trace.

The detective said: “One person we have yet to trace and eliminate from the investigation is a man seen that night walking along the middle of the road at the rear of the Grand Hotel.

“He was described as Eastern European by his accent and appearance.

“He was about 5ft 10ins, of slim to medium build. His hair was a lighter blond colour, short but in no particular style. His face was roundish and he had dominant cheek and jaw lines and his nose was very straight.

“He was wearing a dark blue short jacket which had a collar and it was zipped right up to beneath his chin.

“He also wore a pair of grey jeans, they definitely weren't track suit trousers or normal trousers. On his feet he was wearing white training shoes.”

 

[CastlesBurning]

Fresh appeal for information into unsolved murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne

 

[GHouse221B]

Around this time I lived in a small top floor flat at the side of the grand hotel in Jevington Gardens. It was also around this time I was held up at knife point outside my flat and robbed. Whilst the person who robbed me doesn’t match this description I know he came from what looked to be a home for people who were either troubled or homeless which sat at the corner of Jevington next door to the Lynwood on google maps. I’m not sure if the home is there anymore as I no longer live in Eastbourne but could they possibly hold records of people who came and went? Ie, photos and id’s? I would have thought they may have been a line of enquiry the first time round?

 

[Luwin]

Jennifer Kiely: Reward of £20k offered to help solve 2005 murder

Jennifer Kiely, 35, was stabbed 16 times and her body set alight in Eastbourne in January 2005.

www.bbc.co.uk

Crimestoppers, which is offering the reward, is urging potential witnesses to come forward "whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity".
Sussex Police is hoping to eliminate a man from the investigation.
Described as Eastern European, he was seen the night before Ms Kiely's murder, walking to the rear of the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne.
Police said the man was around 5ft 10-11in (1.5 metres), with a slim to medium build, light blond, short hair and a "roundish face".
He was wearing a short, dark, blue jacket with a collar, zipped right up to his chin, as well as grey jeans and white trainers.

 

[horace4831]

That his accent (and clothing) hinted at the mystery man's place of origin being Eastern Europe indicates that he was overheard talking. I can't help wondering whether the police know if he was he accompanied by another person or talking on a mobile phone? What was the conversation in English? What was the tone of the conversation, heated / excited / sombre? The mobile was in its infancy in 1995, not everyone had one.
JMO

 

[Earth]

That his accent (and clothing) hinted at the mystery man's place of origin being Eastern Europe indicates that he was overheard talking. I can't help wondering whether the police know if he was he accompanied by another person or talking on a mobile phone? What was the conversation in English? What was the tone of the conversation, heated / excited / sombre? The mobile was in its infancy in 1995, not everyone had one.
JMO

2005, not 1995.

 

[dotr]

£20,000 reward to help solve murder of mother-of-three 19 years ago

The body of Jennifer Kiely, 35, was found on the morning of January 22 2005, in a shelter on the beach promenade in Eastbourne, East Sussex, after reports of a blaze.

www.dailymail.co.uk

By SUKHMANI SETHI 24 January 2024
'Police also believe the mother-of-three, from Orpington, Kent, had likely been sexually assaulted.

Today, more than 19 years since the 'macabre' case, police are offering a reward of up to £20,000 from the charity Crimestoppers alongside an renewed appeal for anyone with information linked to the incident to come forward. '


''On the day before her murder, Jennifer had spent time with friends at a property in Upperton Gardens in the coastal town.

She had a bath at the address, before leaving around midnight and walking along the seafront in the direction of Holywell, around two miles away, where she was last seen at 1am.''

''That night a man was spotted walking in the middle of the road behind the Grand Hotel near the seafront.

He was described as Eastern European, slim, and around 5'10 to 5'11 in height, with short, light blonde hair, a round-ish face and prominent cheek and jaw lines.

He was said to be wearing a short jacket, which was dark blue in colour and had a collar zipped up to his chin, with a pair of grey jeans and white trainers.''

Jennifer was walking along the seafront in the direction of Holywell, around two miles away, where she was last seen at 1am

The body of Jennifer Kiely, 35, was found on the morning of January 2005, in a shelter on the beach promenade in Eastbourne, East Sussex, after reports of a blaze (Pictured: The location on the seafront where Jennifer's body was found)

 

[horace4831]

2005, not 1995.

Thanks for your correction, @Earth. Brain fog on my part! Apologies to all.