UK UK- Richard 'Ricky' Haywood, 36, Gold dealer, fatally shot 'execution style', while in his bath, Southampton, 16 Oct.,1989, *LE seeking 2004 tipster*

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Oct 16, 2025 By ELEANOR MANN rbbm.

Murder of jeweller could be solved by anonymous tipster, police say

Gold dealer Richard 'Ricky' Haywood was gunned down at close range in a professional style execution as he lay in his bath in Southampton in 1989.

www.dailymail.co.uk

''Police today said they are one step closer to solving a 36-year-old murder case - but need a tipster who gave them information 20 years ago to reveal themselves again.

Gold dealer Richard 'Ricky' Haywood was gunned down at close range in a professional style execution as he lay in his bath in Southampton in 1989.

But his killers - who cornered Ricky at his flat and fired five times into his body - were never caught.

Last year, Hampshire police reopened the case following advances in forensic science and offered a £20,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead to an arrest and conviction.''

''Today, exactly 36 years on from Ricky's murder, the force have issued an appeal to speak to an anonymous tipster who gave information to Crimestoppers in 2004. ''

A look at a drawing of the supposed suspect who shot Ricky in his bathtub

 

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Oct. 16, 2025 rbbm.

https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/appeals/2025/october/36-years-on---key-to-solving-ricky-haywoods-murder-may-lie-in-an-anonymous-tip/

''An anonymous tip off could hold the key to solving a murder which has gone unsolved for 36 years.

Richard Haywood, known to many as Ricky, was just 36 years old when he was shot multiple times at close range in his flat above Ambiance Jewellers on Shirley Road, Southampton on October 16th 1989. Despite decades of investigation, no one has yet been charged with his murder.

Having re-examined thousands of reports and statements, a number of fresh lines of enquiries have been identified and more than 200 individuals who were either spoken to by police at the time, or are new to the investigation, are being revisited.

Crucially, officers have now reviewed information which was submitted anonymously via Crimestoppers in 2004.

Senior Investigating Officer Elizabeth Brunt said: “When we received this information back in 2004 it was just one fragment which, alone, didn’t add much to the investigation. However, together with new information we’ve gathered, it is now starting to build a clearer picture. We need to speak to the person who contacted us back in 2004; was this you? Are you willing to speak to us again, or make contact 100% anonymously through Crimestoppers?”

Crimestoppers continues to offer a reward of up to £20,000 for information provided anonymously and exclusively to them that leads to an arrest and conviction.

“We have a team of officers dedicated to this investigation and since we re-opened the investigation in 2024 we’ve made considerable progress reviewing all the evidence and following new lines of enquiry.

“We believe the killer had at least one accomplice and would like to hear from anyone with information about the killer or those involved. We know people from across the country would come down to Southampton to visit Ricky’s shop and some of those who knew him at the time have moved out of Hampshire. Therefore, we are urging everyone to share our appeal far and wide.

“For 36 years, Ricky’s loved ones have lived without the truth. It’s time to change that. Whether you speak to us directly, anonymously, or through a third party, please, don’t stay silent. Doing nothing is no longer an option. Ricky’s family deserve answers and closure.”

Beth Simpson South Central West Regional Manager, Crimestoppers said:
After more than four decades, someone out there still holds the final piece of information that could help deliver justice for Ricky and closure for his loved ones. We know that silence can come from fear or loyalty, but Crimestoppers provides a completely safe way to share what you know without ever revealing your identity. We never ask for personal details, calls or online forms are never traced, and you will remain totally anonymous. If you remember something, however small it may seem, now is the time to speak up – your information could finally help bring those responsible to justice.”

''Anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, can contact police on 101 quoting Operation Tango / 44080416574 or visit our public portal to submit information online: Public Portal

You can also provide your information 100% anonymously, by calling the charity Crimestoppers, who are independent of the police, at any time on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. Only information submitted via Crimestoppers is eligible for the £20,000 reward they are offering. This reward offer will expire on 1 January 2026.

 

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Starting @ approx. 14:00.

Oct 6, 2018
Nick Ross and Sue Cook present. Cases include bogus telephone callers, the murder of Ricky Haywood and the murder of Karen Price in Cardiff.