My enquiries are now complete and have led me to believe that Harold Jones would have presented a danger to young girls throughout his life All relevant information has now been presented to South Wales Police, Major Crime Review Unit,who are currently in the process of making further inquiries into the murder of Muriel Drinkwater. And we appreciate your dogged determination to get to the bottom of what happened. Have a great week! As part of the investigation forensic evidence has been re-examined and officers have considered theories that convicted murderer Harold Jones was . First he lived in Fulham with a former London Metropolitan Police officer John Widdows and his daughter Muriel whom he married in 1948. During the course of the investigation the finger of blame had sometimes been pointed at Muriel's father, John. I wonder if there was a sketch done when Hoyles confronted a man weeks earlier. "Each case is reviewed periodically. The Little Red Riding Hood murder of Muriel Drinkwater. Talk about a case hitting close to home for you! . Police believed 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater (left) might have been a victim of a notorious serial killer Harold Jones when she was raped and murdered in 1946. I had informed him that Harold Jones had been living incognito in various West London locations after his release from prison in 1941. . Hard to work out the logic of your comment Charlotte? All Rights Reserved. However, a lack of hard evidence would later see him freed. Who sodomises a 12 year old girl and batters her about the head, then shoots her twice in the chest? Muriel Jean Drinkwater Birth unknown Death 1983 Burial. South Wales Police some years ago announced that a potential suspect Hubert Hoyles had been cleared of Muriels death through DNA profiling. It is currently one of the oldest active cold cases in the UK. https://www.abc10.com/amp/article/news/crime/prison-inmate-accused-42-year-old-homicide-in-dixon-area/103-535ec3ad-2aa1-4d10-94a7-aafe4f6081ff, We are thrilled to announce that remains discovered in 2017 in Sanford, Maine at a building site have been identified. Video, 00:02:56Detectives to revisit unsolved murder, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. She was was found murdered in 1980 in a field in Dixon, CA. In 2007 whilst researching for my 2008 True Crime book Every Mothers Nightmare Abertillery in Mourning, which dealt with the murders of two Abertillery school-girls in 1921, I received a surprise visit from Victor Penaluna, a cousin of the second Abertillery victim Florence Little aged 11. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. to have gone on to kill six women in London in the 1960s - and was dubbed Jack The Stripper. Thanks again and take care. However, the BBC documentary Darklands shown in November 2020 identified Ronald Harries who murdered his aunt and uncle as Muriels killer, and a cousin of Harries was shown in the documentary and was expected to give DNA to prove or disprove the theory.. Advertisement. Updated: August 30, 2013 . A familial DNA profile was extracted using a technique called Y-STR, but no match was found in the national DNA database. Muriel Drinkwater Muriel Drinkwater (born 1906) Jump to: Bio graphy Family Photos Comments Obit uary. "I have spoken to Muriel's family and bring them up to date with the latest details of this investigation. "This was a terrible, terrible crime that someone has got away with for too long. Posted by 8 minutes ago. Muriel Drinkwater. Enter your email address to receive our monthly newsletter and to be notified about new posts. A different D.C.I. DNA was taken from the relatives of both Muriel and Ronnie Harries but the results have not been made public. There are, of course, other theories regarding who was lying in wait on that fateful day. "That sounds pompous, but I knew that really he was a simpleton, but I didn't detect any menace in him.". "The farm was a painful place for my grandparents to be," said Martin, who still keeps a little battleship toy that Muriel had given him. Are you able to tell me if her father has been cleared via DNA profiling?. Up Next. Video, 00:01:28, The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives, View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. http://www.tcbmediarights.com/screeners/dark_son.html. Update: I have left it two weeks for the . Sorry I doubled up on some of the above but cant edit it. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. On 30 March 2010 the Times Online quoted an unnamed police source with South Wales Police as saying: We have a real problem with amateur sleuths in this area. I appealed that decision and was then informed that as the information I requested was kept in paper format in various locations in South Wales then it would be too costly and time-consuming to check out so the request was denied. ~ Christine. Although the decision was made immediately it took nearly 7 weeks until 16 August 2021 to get a formal decision. She was singing on the school bus with her friends, on the afternoon of June 27, 1946, when she was dropped on the side of the road near her family's farm on the outskirt of Swansea. Thank you for all your assistance in this matter, the information you have provided has proved to be very helpful. Unless he bludgeoned first then he raped, this would have caught her by surprise. Fifteen days later, Jones murdered 11-year-old neighbour Florence Little too, hiding her body in the attic of his parents' home. Two days later, police found one of the murder weapons, a World War I-era Colt .45 pistol. Another wait and see. Hoyles told police that the man looked terribly stern and had a local accent. Although this person of interest could have just been out for hike or involved in some other unrelated nefarious activity, the authorities believe that he may have been in involved in Muriels murder. With the help from a niece of Muriel Drinkwater I pursued my research which led to South Wales Police taking a D.N.A. Drinkwater, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, was raped and shot in the woods in Penllergaer, Swansea. Drinkwater, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, was raped and shot in the woods in Penllergaer, Swansea. She was seen by her mother from a distance of 400 yards away, but before Muriel could arrive home she was murdered. <p>The school bus dropped Muriel Drinkwater at her usual stop, leaving her to walk the last part of her journey home to the family farm in Penllergaer, West Wales. I then appealed that decision and was shocked to be told that the information I requested had been eaten by vermin or had been damaged owing to a leaking roof. The electoral register having been suspended because of the war means details are hazy about where he ended up - although he did eventually resurface in South London under the name Harry Stevens, leading some to believe he was also Jack The Stripper - the serial killer who battered and strangled a number of women across the capital during the 1960s. Or was she just in the wrong place at the wrong time? You can Google ones in your area or check out Twitter (but I recommend checking their credentials). D.S. Hi Neil. Was a local stalking Muriel? But Muriel, who was known locally as 'The Little Nightingale' because of her beautiful singing voice, never made it home. I contacted D.S. Hi Christine. People had forgotten it was there. If the perpetrator was lying in wait as I believe he was, why select that certain spot? It is one of the oldest active cold cases in the United Kingdom. The crime scene is a short distance from the farmhouse. He also fixates on the fact that he is married to a younger woman, that she is five years younger than him, that she started going out with him when she was still in school. The Photo Request has been fulfilled. I would like to request an internal review of (an adverse) decision made by South Wales Police regarding information I requested on 28-6-21. On the back of the coat, a no-longer-visible semen stain was circled with yellow crayon. She was hoping in her lifetime to find out who killed her aunt. I suggest reaching out to a DNA expert and seeing what insight they might be able to provide. Is it possible that scientists could examine Muriels coat and find another profile that could be compared to Jones daughters D.N.A.? Heres hoping one day soon Muriel gets some semblance of justice. Happier times: Alex Murdaugh, Maggie and their sons are the picture-perfect family in never-before-seen photos taken on a hunting trip just a few years before brutal slayings, 'Why isn't he being prosecuted?' Jones was only 15 when he killed eight-year-old Freda Burnell, who'd been sent by her father to buy bird seed from the store where Jones was working. If true, it could have placed him in the area at the time of Muriel's murder. Another witness came forward to tell the team that Ronnie Harries had worked on a farm in Penllergaer, evidence that was supported from a newspaper cutting at the time. Im not sure how much of a farming business the family had or if they just casually sold eggs like many people in the country do. The comments below have not been moderated. What a big moment in this case! We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It is frustrating that the Wales Online story of Saturday 7 November states the police have D.N.A. He could not be placed at the scene, and the DNA ruled him out of the investigation. A moment later, Muriels path wound into a thickly wooded area, and her mother returned to her chores in the kitchen. Hi Sherlock. Police confirmed a cold case review on the stain found on Muriel's coat in 1946 had now been tested by forensics teams. They never recovered. Her mother seen her approaching 400 yards away, so perhaps she was a selected victim. The D.N.A. It was an article that said that Harries had worked for Muriel's father John at the time of her murder. In 2008, a DNA profile of the suspect . Officers are now examining a semen stain on Muriel's coat to see if it can be linked to Jones. [6] On 27 June 1946, Muriel took the school bus home from Gowerton Grammar School. Thanks again for sharing this. Police believe 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater might have been a victim of a notorious serial killer when she was raped and murdered in 1946. There is little doubt that Muriels murderer was lying in wait, just counting the minutes until he could commit his heinous crime. Then for 3 years he was registered at Colinette Road Putney as Harry Stevens. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lewis, head of the Specialist Crime Review Unit said: 'The results of the forensic examination categorically confirm that Jones was not responsible for the murder of Muriel Drinkwater. They visited the Carmarthen bookshop to identify if the killers family had taken the books there. Now cutting-edge forensics to rival any TV thriller have identified her killers DNA Daily Mail article, Unsolved: The Little Red Riding Hood murder Sword and Scale article, Muriel Drinkwater murder file is declared secret at request of police The Sunday Times article. He said, ``She was regularly seen walking, skipping and singing in the woods as she made her way each day from her home to the . Ms Darby says: "He denied killing his relatives at all. Wife of James Anthony Drinkwater and mother to Carole Suzanne, Stephen Mark, Simon Anthony and Russell John Drinkwater. Video, 00:01:00One-minute World News, WATCH: Key moments from PM's NI Brexit deal speech. After discussing this development with Muriels niece, myself, Muriels niece and a number of of her nursing friends came to the same conclusion that if Jones daughter isnt his biological daughter then Jones could not completely rule out Jones as a suspect. Jones, originally of Abertillery, South Wales, is a suspect in the killings of six women in London in the 1960s. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Casey DeSantis says Ron looked like Tom Cruise in his white Navy uniform when then got married at Disney: Florida's First Family says venue was an 'ironic' choice, Ron DeSantis claims former Disney CEO Bob Chapek privately complained to him about the 'pressure' he was under from woke Left to wade in on Florida's 'Don't say gay' bill. Just a few weeks short of her 13th birthday, Muriel had been beaten on the crown of her head with an object, raped and then shot twice in the . Also, it was near a Japanese plantation and the workers may have possibly assaulted her and the cigarette butts, bread and sweet wrappers may have come from the plantation. I am not a DNA scientist so sadly I cannot answer this question for you. 74 years ago, Muriel Drinkwater was murdered. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Hey Babes!I'm back with another True Crime Tuesday case and todays case is about the murder of Muriel Drinkwater also known as the little red riding hood mur. Video, 00:01:00View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. Video, 00:00:36, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Martyn Lloyd-Evans again regarding the letter from D.C.Paul Rogers. All the best with pursuing answers in this case, and please keep us updated. I really appreciate your local insights. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to share your thoughts. Muriel Drinkwater was born on January 12, 1906 in New York . Psychic Diane Lazarus. 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If you can contact [emailprotected] Id really appreciate it. The murder of Muriel Drinkwater ,[2] also known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder, is an unsolved 1946 child murder case from Wales. You will need a male dna profile from a decendent on harold joness family tree. Her eyes were wide open and her skin was deathly white. Importantly, though, the DNA results cleared Hoyles of any involvement in Muriels murder. She had been attacked on the lane and then she was dragged to where the body was left.". Trump rages at Mark Zuckerberg amid claims group linked to Facebook boss gave $2 million to Georgia elections board - and says Dems are 'trying to steal a SECOND election'. Lets deduce, her killer was obviously male, or were they, unless they had extracted the sperm from another person it is definite that they are a male, so we have a male, s/ that narrows it down. Video, 00:01:00At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Just a few thoughts, so we can deduce its a man, not too young to be weaker than Muriel, not to old because they would be frail, so we are saying middle aged man in 1946. The police have DNA but keep any results they may have a closely guarded secret. I think it will be at least 3 months before anything definite will be announced. They have a suspect in the murder case and a cousin of the suspect has given D.N.A to prove whether or not the cousin Ron Harries was the killer. "Given the sheer level of violence that he inflicted on his own relatives, I can't quite believe that this would be the first instance of his violence.". The murder of Muriel Drinkwater is an unsolved 1946 child murder case from Wales. She was still wearing her school uniform. Despite a number of leads and suspects, police have not been able to identify her killer. I hope Margaret gets the answers she deserves sooner rather than later. In 2008,Detective Chief Inspector Paul Bethell located Muriels blue coat, underwear, and school uniform in police storage. On 27th June 1946 a school girl was walking through countryside on her way home. Victor told me that he had seen a T.V. It is currently one of the oldest active cold cases in the UK. Forensic scientist Dr Colin Dark said that the stain had been found on the lower flap of Muriel's coat. DNA was found on evidence & matched a man already in prison. However in 1965 he was registered as Harry Stevens in Putney AND at the same time he rented a property in Aldensley Road Hammersmith and was also registered but using the name Harry Jones. Positive reviews really help others find our show. It was the first time he had spoken publicly about the tragedy that haunts his family to this day. The 12 year old loved to sing and there was a skip in her step as she started on the winding path through the forest. Her parents Harold and Muriel Jones/Stevens kept a lot of secrets from this daughter one of which may be that she wasnt Harolds daughter. ", Muriel Drinkwater who was killed in June 1946. The detectives in the programme got a breakthrough when they were able to track down Muriel's relative Martin Phillips, who had been six at the time of the murder. Do not sell or share my personal information. It became known as the Little Red Riding Hood murder - but who killed Muriel Drinkwater? Victor said that the programme had made him suspicious as to whether Florences killer Harold Jones who had been released from a 20 year prison sentence in 1941 for the Abertillery murders was responsible for 12 year-old Muriel Drinkwaters death. "We had access to the files and identified that a semen stain had been found on the coat. Learn more about managing a memorial . I have spoken to former D.C.I Paul Bethel and given him this information. Brutally beaten, raped and shot twice, the discovery of Swansea schoolgirlMuriel Drinkwater's body in 1946 horrified an entire community. From the statements of the day it appeared her mum was making a pot of tea and looked out the window and actually saw Muriel about 500 yards away coming up the track towards the farmhouse. 'Due to advances in forensic technology we have been able to look again at evidence from the murder in 1946 and I am now able to rule out Harold Jones completely as a suspect in this case. Twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was a choirgirl who dreamed of being a schoolteacher. Given that Hoyles was the last person to see Muriel alive, he quickly fell under a thick veil of suspicion. The coat had been lying forgotten in police storage for decades but after much searching was found by retired DCI Bethell's cold case team and is thought to be one of the oldest pieces of crime scene evidence in the world. This will conclude a 10 year wait to see if Jones was indeed Muriels killer. Muriel Joan Drinkwater was the youngest daughter of four born to Margaret and John Percival Drinkwater, a smallholder and forestry worker in Swansea, Wales. Paul.. true crime. Twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was singing as she walked along the mile-long path to her home after getting off a school bus. There was another murder in 1943. But he was later released and served in World War II before his military career ended in 1946. We got a partial profile, given that it was the oldest cold case with a semen stain on it that we had been working on.". 'I have spoken to Muriel's family and bring them up to date with the latest details of this investigation. She may or may NOT have been Jones biological daughter. As you know it is not possible to prove whether Harold Jones was Muriels killer by D.N.A testing Jones daughter. It doesnt take much working out who the unnamed source with South Wales Police was! Her route to her familys home Tyle-Du Farmentailed a mile-long journey that wove in and out of the woods. A much loved, very kind and thoughtful person who did great things for people but never expected anything in return. There were whispers that it was her stepfather that did it, although I believe John Drinkwater was her blood father. We could see it [had been] in a police station, but as it closed, where did it go next? Muriel Drinkwater was raped and shot dead as she walked home from a school bus in Penllergaer, Swansea, Serial killer Harold Jones (pictured as a 15-year-old) killed two young girls when he was just 15 and was jailed for 20 years. OnJune 27, 1946, twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater made her way home from school inPenllergaer, Swansea. Only the exhumation of Jones body or D.N.A. It blighted my life. For Hoyles, and no doubt numerous other people in Penllergaer,every dollar spent bringing Muriels killer one step closer to justice has been a dollar well spent. Lloyd-Evans told me that he was convinced that a suspect regarding Muriels murder would soon be identified through D.N.A. Video, 00:01:00, View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. profiling cleared Hubert who stated he had long been suspected by some locals of being the murderer and was happy to clear his name.). [15] There is evidence that Harries was employed by Drinkwater's father, John, at the time of her death. Her name was written in copper plate, Muriel J Drinkwater, and they were examined by the forensic expert who did some incredible work for us, and was able to find this full crime stain on the back of Muriel's little school mac. Swansea 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater, who was shot after being sexually assaulted in 1946 Now, a team of former detectives and crime experts have re-investigated the case, dubbed the 'Little. In 1946, 12-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was murdered in the woods of Swansea, Wales. "Each case is reviewed periodically," he adds. It is now more than 70 years since the 12-year-old schoolgirl was brutally raped, battered around the head . It truly is baffling and I cant help but wonder what they are trying to hide (and why!). 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