Helens body was found off Great Northern Street, behind Garrards timber yard. I do wish they find him before I go to the next world. She has set up a Searching For Keith appeal to continue her efforts to find her sons body. 'Ten years without my son is heartbreaking the pain becomes a part of you', Lyn Rigby has spoken on the tenth anniversary of her son's murder, Police pull over suspicious car in Trafford - and find more than they bargained for, One man was found with a rucksack containing a large amount of drugs, Tragedy of struggling teenager found dead in bed by mum, George Edwards, 18, was 'everyone's go to person if they were struggling', his mother said, As a grooming investigation rumbled on, a paedophile was free to kidnap child, Lewis Jones, who left a family in devastation and a community in disbelief, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 12 years. Outside the court a crowd of around 1,000 people had gathered. In fact, the only victim that we know was strangled to death was John Kilbride (Edward Evans was also strangled, but he died from axe blows), and even then we only know this because of Brady and Hindleys accounts after they confessed in the mid-1980s. Also Brady was trying to locate the lightning struck tree on the moors when supposedly helping with the search, incidentally this is located between the cotton famine road and upperwood quarry (not far from hollin brown knoll) i dont for one moment imagine keith is buried there he had no intention of giving away the true location, he still has control whilst he remains undiscovered, however i do believe he wanted to find the tree to use as a vantage point to look down on the true site to make sure it was still undisturbed. Your email address will not be published. The article continued: Today more than eighty police officers were involved in the inquiry, and a Murder Control room was set up in Huddersfield. Their victims were Pauline Reade (16), John Kilbride (12), Keith Bennett (12), Lesley Ann Downey (10) and Edward Evans (17). Strangulation by ligature excluded, despite what Brady and Hindley claimed. Like Lesley, she lay on her side (but on her left); facing the road around 150 yards away, and less than 100 yards from where Lesley had been found. - Pauline Reade: throat cut; carotid artery and spinal cord severed, - John Kilbride: uncertain; strangulation and suffocation not excluded. He remembered the W/H of the disposal plan and radioed through to Ashton police station. As Murder Squad detectives began their painstaking work to try to trap the brutal killer, a senior officer gave a warning to the towns other prostitutes, the report stated. In 1966, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were convicted of the abduction, sexual assault and murder of Lesley Anne Downey (10), John Kilbride (12) an d Edward Evans (17). (picture: Geograph/John Fielding). Privacy Policy. MOORS MURDERS; 1950 to 1900. At the end of the reservoir section there is a . Police have been digging on Saddleworth Moor for murder victim Keith Bennett after reports of human remains being found. I had no drink after my mother came to the house. The Lodge used to serve rich repasts in Victorian times, even in Wainwrights day food was provided, but apparently the last tenant farmer moved out some years ago and the place is now being run as a small scale deer farm. As I reached the gates at the entrance a small sign caught my eye and gave me a sombre reminder of why this area is best known, it provided a website link to a campaign set up to try and ascertain the whereabouts of the body of Keith Bennett who is presumed to still be buried out on the wild moors. Ill interject her statement with the transcript of the tape: HINDLEY We went to see Uncle Jim. even she said she was confused when taken there and brady also said it was the wrong place!! The Moors murders were carried out by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between July 1963 and October 1965 To mark the Huddersfield Examiner reaching the 50,000 edition milestone on Wednesday 9 August we are running a series of nostalgia features. Approximately 4 years ago I attended an evening at the Civic Centre Uppermill the guest speaker being a famous medium called David Traynor. As such, we have informed his brother of the potential development - he does not wish to be contacted at this time and asks that his privacy is respected.. First off, I need to address that many reports incorrectly state that Brady and Hindley strangled all of their victims to death. He really missed the ability to walk the moors. Brady, who lived nearby, was in the back seat. hb```a``b`e`Qea@ s\ r3Y)(0p``5L#&Ozp b5O2YCQ |, (X;bhv(ghbeH E Something went wrong, please try again later. Edward would no doubt have ended up buried somewhere on the moor later that day, had David Smith (brother-in-law of Hindley and witness to the killing) not reported the murder on that morning. The. hi im trying to reply to claire G i am the person who was talking to David Traynor. There is also an archive of original reports of the Moors Murders investigation and trial at The Times website here. "The area is notorious for the activities of prostitutes, and police admitted that it was the towns red-light district.. Lesley Ann Downey's body was found the day after after Pat's visit, 70 yards into Saddleworth Moor from one of the spots she had pointed out. Perhaps it was as well., From a forensic point of view she was in remarkable shape. Have they SEaRCHED Far RouGH Clogh area>>>> OSGB SE 03200 06000 area yet? Of course. About two months ago whilst driving back from Holmfirth as i passed the Ford pub and started to head over the moors I saw an orange arrow in the sky pointing down with the word HERE Twenty years later, in December 1986, Hindley was taken from Cookham Wood Prison in Kent to desolate Saddleworth Moor to help find the bodies of the missing children. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. My mother was there too, then my mother and I went home. Myra suggested I should go with her down Longsight. Myra's Account. PDF Take Me to the Moors: Mediatised Murder 40 Years on An Analysis - IJSSH Refreshing walk with some great views across the Yorkshire moors. The victim was 18, had been working as a prostitute and was reported missing by her identical twin sister, Rita. 21st October 1965: Body of John Kilbride (12) discovered in a shallow grave near Sail Bark Moss. We went up Ashton way. Marsden Moor is a one pawprint rated place. In November 2002, at the age of 60, Hindley suffered a heart attack at Highpoint Prison in Suffolk and was taken to West Suffolk Hospital at Bury St Edmunds where she then developed a chest infection and died two weeks later. PDF Walk the Way in a Day - National Trails This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs due to the uneven terrain and some steeper sections. This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs due to the uneven terrain and some steeper sections. "I have worked extremely closely with Winnie Johnson over the last two years and she has personally devoted every day of her life for the last four decades in order to give her son the proper burial that Brady and Hindley have denied him so far.". Decoding the Edward Evans burial plan (see comment thread) When we got there on the first occasion, we just sat in the van; it was light, and we just sat there talking. After developing a 'life-long obsession' with unsolved cases, Edwards has reportedly spent the last seven years trying to solve a mystery that had perplexed police and ultimately gone cold. (information gathered for the below post originated on my side from the trial transcript, Carol Ann Lees One of Your Own and Geoffrey Garrett and Andrew Notts Cause of Death), 7th October 1965: Body of Edward Evans (17) discovered in Hindleys spare bedroom at 16 Wardle Brook Avenue, Hyde, upon the arrest of Brady for the murder. Reports of todays memorial service can be viewed at the Manchester Evening News website here, and at the BBC here. He said that Myra's gran had said that me and my friend Margaret had been in the garden. Nemanja Matic left Manchester United last summer but has been keeping a close eye on his former club under their new manager. David Smith - Hindley's 17-year-old brother-in-law - unwittingly witnessed the last murder, which took place on 6th October 1965 in the couple's living room that they shared with Hindley's grandmother. Lesleys body was partially exposed upon the moor - my belief is that due to the snow on the ground on the morning of 27th December 1964 (the morning after she was killed), that may have caused some issues with her burial. The debate over the appropriate punishment for their monstrous crimes raged for the next four decades but Brady has spent nearly half that time in a legal fight for the right to die. Police were today examining the scene at Wessenden Head Road, which is close to where Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley buried their victims in the 1960s. Moors murder puzzle as remains found - The Independent The track along the Wessenden Valley is uneven underfoot, and peters out to a footpath once you reach Wessenden Reservoir. The Moors murders were carried out by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between July 1963 and October 1965. "Following direct contact with the author, we were informed that he had discovered what he believes are potential human remains in a remote location on the Moors and he agreed to meet with officers yesterday afternoon to elaborate on his find and direct us to a site of interest. In 1966 the Examiner reported on the trial of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley in the notorious Bodies on the Moors murders. Geoff who was a strong character never lost his interest in music, art and photography or his sense of humour and the delight . Ian Brady, child killer on Saddleworth Moor, where he attempted to pinpointed the peat bog graves of newly confessed victims Keith Bennett and Pauline Reade, 4th July 1987. I would very much like to get in contact with you. 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In the 1960s, Ian Brady, a slender 27-year-old stock clerk with sharp features and a pompadour, and his girlfriend, Myra Hindley, a 23-year-old typist with dyed blond hair, were . I recognised the voices on the tape that was played to me at the magistrates' court as those of myself, Myra and Ian Brady. There's nowt in the papers, is there? It is understood officers visited the area last night. my method places the 3 known graves within a few feet.its backed up by things myra said and pics from the time and some logic. I remember meeting Ian. Was gun found on Saddleworth Moor part of a stash belonging to moors murderer Ian Brady? Keep your eyes open and let us know at once if you see anything suspicious.. hbbd```b``~"@V1d February 1978. Marsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH 01484847016 marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk Our partners We've partnered with Cotswold Outdoor to help everyone make the most of their time outdoors in the places we care for. The moor was the burial site of at least four victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the Moors murderers. The right arm was beneath the body; the hand being near the right knee. Police are digging on Saddleworth Moor near Manchester after a skull was reportedly found that could belong to Moors murder victim Keith Bennett. Keith, 12, was murdered in 1964 by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, one of. The bridleway is a rough, stony, steep track, flanked by thick patches of soft rush and tussocks of rank, purple moor grass and other coarse moorland . The inn was known locally as the Isle of Skye Inn because of its remoteness and scenic moorland views. Police dig for Moors victim Keith Bennett after skull reportedly found Remains have been found on Saddleworth Moor, but there is confusion over whether they are related to the "moors murders". (Hindley referred to the Gorton and Openshaw Reporter). Push yourself on this 8-mile circular trail which will take you above the Wessenden Valley and show you the moorland plants and birds that make the area internationally important. A formal statement is expected shortly. Various shops in Marsden village (not National Trust). Hindley swayed forward a little and closed her eyes when sentenced, the Examiner reported. in my opinion surely WH could be referring to something as simple as WATER HEIGHT!, this would make perfect sense if keith was buried near a stream, as the photos released recently suggest ,this makes further food for thought to disagree with the theory that shiny brook is the correct location. Up for a challenge? Find out where you can walk your dog and the guidance to follow at different times of the year when walking near livestock and nesting birds. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Rustic Wall Mirrors . I have asked for my e mail address to be forwarded to you, as they are not published along with our comments. Above ground this is among the harshest landscapes in Britain. From Marsden station head down Station Road turning right to cross the bridge over the river and onto Church Lane. The mother of Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett has said that her search for his body will go on. The trousers were pulled down to about mid-thigh position. It was through Greenfield. The gran also lived at No 16; she was called Mrs Maybury. The Moors Murders.Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. 1st July 1987 - Pauline Reade (16)s body is discovered on Hollin Brown Knoll, Saddleworth Moor. ': Parents' anger as they're fined 480 for taking children away during school, 'I work hard full-time and my wife works for the NHS so why cant we have that entitlement to go on a holiday? It was destroyed, no features, nothing. West Yorkshire police said they were called around 1pm to reports of remains found at Wessenden Head Road, near Huddersfield. Huddersfield detective at the centre of the manhunt, The latest Huddersfield news and updates straight to your inbox, To mark the Huddersfield Examiner reaching the 50,000 edition milestone on Wednesday 9 August we are running a series of nostalgia features. Interesting point Hindley didnt know the names of the locations on the moors at the time of the murders only when she was taken back!!! Her cause of death was a laceration to the throat that severed the carotid artery, and the fatal wound penetrated so deep into her neck that her spinal cord was severed and she was almost decapitated.