We know also that her mobile phone didnt leave the area before it left the phone network, he added This again is a reason I dont believe she fell victim to an attack by a stranger. During the course of the evening Lawrence spoke to both her father and mother on her mobile phone. He was released on police bail the following day[33] and then released from his bail without charge in November of that year. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. An odd similarity links the cases. Its been over ten years since the 35-year-old woman who worked as a Chef at the University of York mysteriously disappeared. It was also Claudias very last conversation. In January 2017 police announced that they were scaling back the investigation into Claudia's disappearance. Claudia Lawrence is a freelance journalist. Claudia Lawrences mother appeals for help 13 years after disappearance, Claudia Lawrence: police find no new clues in lake search, Police search quarry near York for Claudia Lawrence remains, Claudia Lawrence: timeline of her disappearance, Claudia Lawrence: renewed call for information on woman missing since 2009, Father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence dies at 74, Claudia Lawrence case fits behaviour pattern of Christopher Halliwell. This possibility was eventually dismissed. How we can find what happened to Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence and bring her killers to justice. Police in York are searching a flooded quarry for the remains of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in 2009. She seems to have accepted this offer. Maybe someone will finally step forward and say something! For 12 long years, the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence has remained one of Britain's most perplexing unsolved mysteries. A fresh appeal for answers about missing Claudia Lawrence has been made on the eve of the anniversary of her disappearance. In June 2019, ten years after Claudia's disappearance, the UK Government introduced the Guardianship (Missing Person's) Act 2017, informally known as 'Claudia's Law'. His clients get results due to Lawrence's dedication to creating a tailored plan that works for them. Here you will find many cases covering serial killers to deadly cults, obsessed stalkers & beyond I hope you find it all interesting I post on Sunday evenings so I hope you will join me For all enquiries, come say hello at jocaledoniankitty@gmail.com, Please help support my content (I'm a one woman show!) Lawrence's father was a prosperous solicitor. Personally I have never been to Yorkshire and I dont know anyone from that area, so I cant make any statements about that region. Peter contacted the police and reported her missing. He said: If you know something that could help us find Claudia, or those involved in her disappearance and suspected murder, please come forward. It was considered likely that her killer was a local man known to her. [7] It was determined that the phone had been connected to a mast in the Heworth area of York throughout the morning of 19 March and up to the point it was switched off. Harris was quickly released without charge. Whoever smoked it was either nothing to do with the case, or confident that the police did not have enough evidence to link him to the murder directly. Her mother described Lawrence's mood as normal and relaxed. I feel it's important to never give up hope in these situations as hard as it can be. In June 2019, ten years after Claudia's disappearance, the UK Government introduced the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, informally known as 'Claudia's Law'. I also believe that she died shortly after her disappearance. York is a beautiful city and one that I have visited many times. York is a lovely place with some great scenery but, as with anywhere, there are some rough areas. The newspapers however took a drastic turn from being sympathetic to trashing Claudia's private life. Wow, I didnt know that she started to distance herself from those friends and picked a new place to hang out at its really odd. I first heard about this case a few years ago, but didnt really know the details, barely had any time to read articles and/or watch YouTube videos regarding Claudias disappearance and wasnt really interested in such stuff back then, so eventually I forgot about it. Although that is not critical since she might have passed out of camera view or used a parallel street. There were also swabs taken from her house years later (think the case was reexamined in 2013). What's even more sinister is that her mobile phone was deliberately switched off at 12:08pm by someone, could it have been Claudia? Im not sure what it was about Claudia that caught the public attention so much but, unfortunately, I dont think shes alive and probably wasnt for very long after going missing. Do you still have connections to York? I find it a little odd that this case is not as well-known as the disappearance of Andrew Gosden or Corrie McKeauge which have been widely discussed on Reddit and other websites/forums. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). View our online Press Pack. Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence (born 27 February 1974) is an English woman who was last seen and heard from on 18 March 2009. The change in the law means families of missing loved ones will be able to take control of their financial affairs in their absence. Other theories include human trafficking, possibly being a victim of. or someone who had abducted her? It made me think that the Police have strong suspicions as to what happened and who is guilty, but don't have the evidence that they're looking for as people aren't co-operating. Campaigners say this is a huge step forward in recognising the responsibilities placed on relatives when someone disappears and the current legal difficulties in obtaining permission to act on their behalf. In June 2013, NYP announced the 300,000 creation of a new Major Crime Unit (MCU), set up to ease the burden on day-to-day policing. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A DECADE on from the day Claudia Lawrence was last seen alive, the detective heading up the investigation to find her believes answers still lie in Cooper then attempted to contact Lawrence by telephone. These were just theories. Again, presumably on the instructions of the programme's lawyers, what wasn't discussed was the fact the pub was well known locally for some of the clientele being involved in the (cough) more "informal areas of the economy". She was also said to have had a taste for older men and even had affairs with her friends husbands. The search for Claudia Lawrence is being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen. This indicates that the phone itself did not leave the local area. Of course, this was 2009, and she probably did not have a smartphone and this location tech was just starting to become that accurate? The only lead in this respect is some unknown male DNA on a cigarette found in her car. I dont believe they were as close of friends as a few of them make out to have been. Peter had a spare key for her house and was worried sick, he raced over to the house and his fears were realised when he found that Claudia was nowhere to be seen. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. Previously, families could only take over the financial affairs of a missing person if they were declared dead under the Presumption of Death Act 2013. The police seem to know what happened and who was involved, they just don't have the hard evidence or witness cooperation to forward it to a prosecution. Officers are currently investigating a popular fishing spot near York as part. Malyn said the investigation had so far been hindered by a lack of CCTV around Lawrences home, as well as the fact that she had neither a smartphone nor a social media profile when she vanished. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The manager took no further action. The large majority of these cases are quickly resolved when the missing person reappears. Most murder victims know their killer. Im pretty sure the police and the family know more than everyone else. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 22:18. 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence, of York, went missing 11 years ago About Claudia Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence was born in Malton, North Yorkshire on 27th February 1974. The mystery discovery was made by a member. Police believe Miss Lawrence who was last seen on March 18 2009 has been murdered, although no body has ever been discovered. Podcast Coming Soon!! Absolutely brilliant article! You have drinking mates, who are more acquaintances. Police are on their third day of searching for Claudia Lawrence . I believe that this case deserves as much attention as those well-known cases because its no less mysterious. Such a guardian would have the power to, for example, stop direct debits for utilities. March 19 - Five years on from Miss Lawrence's disappearance, officers discover at her home the fingerprints of people who have still not come forward to the investigation. NYP was initially slow to act on grounds that Lawrence was not a vulnerable person and there was no obvious evidence of violence. Finally, the most comprehensive, informative and very detailed article can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/what_happened_to_claudia , its pretty long and might probably seem a little bit hard to read to some people, however, its definitely worth reading because it tells us about Claudias childhood and social circle as well as her job. [38] The second investigation then ended having achieved little. [29], The MCU subsequently assessed the Lawrence case and carried out new forensic searches at her home on Heworth Road. Peter Lawrence, who devoted himself to helping others with missing relatives, died after never knowing what happened to his daughter. I was expecting to hear that he'd been charged but the case was dropped. Although convicted of only two murders Halliwell has been linked to many other violent offences against women involving assaults, rapes, disappearances and murders. Based in Harrogate, the MCU was to be tasked from October 2013 to handle crimes including rape and kidnap, and review cold cases. I have just finished reading the incredible & heartbreaking book 'Blood In The Snow' by John Henderson. And yes, I will definitely check out the Facebook group. He said: If you know something that could help us find Claudia, or those involved in her disappearance and suspected murder, please come forward. [7] At this point Cooper became alarmed and contacted mutual acquaintances including George Forman, landlord of The Nag's Head, to obtain information concerning her possible whereabouts. Other theories have beenfloated, with one thatconvicted killer Christopher Halliwell was involved in her disappearance. The 35-year-old, who worked as a chef at the University of York, had spoken to. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Comments are more than welcome. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But in January 2017 officers said they were scaling back the probe, leaving her mum devastated that she may never find out what happened to her daughter. March 23 - A man in his 50s is arrested on suspicion of murdering Miss Lawrence and is released on police bail the following day. Her mother later reported that Claudia sounded ''cheerful and relaxed''. I exclude the possibility of suicide simply because she had no reason for it. Around 3pm she was recorded on CCTV passing a shop in Melrosegate near her home and was seen by a neighbour. A group of officers were sent to Cyprus to talk to some of the people who knew her including the man who sent her the text on the 18th of March. This matched with the left-handed smoker a witness professed to have seen around that time. I was burgled twice in my second year so I gave some negative memories and can definitely see this kind of disappearance happening. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She completed her shift at 2pm and was recorded on CCTV leaving the college on foot a few minutes later. On the 12th anniversary of Claudias disappearance today (Thursday, 18 March), Mr Fox urged anyone with information to do the right thing and speak to him. Her father Peter spent years campaigning for the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill, also known as Claudias Law, which allows relatives to take control of their missing loved ones financial matters. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [6], At 6am on the morning of 18 March 2009, Lawrence started her shift at Goodricke College's Roger Kirk Centre. Lawrence was considered punctual and reliable by her employer. March 18 - Miss Lawrence speaks with her parents over the phone and, at 8.23pm, sends her friend a text. An appeal for help was made by John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. Do you think that some information has not been released to the public? Monday marks a decade since Lawrence, who was a. "The case will not be closed until those responsible for Claudias disappearance and, we believe, her murder, are brought to justice. [14][15] In early June 2009, a reconstruction of Lawrence's last known movements was featured in an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch. [6] The general finding which emerged from the original enquiry was that Lawrence had probably been abducted and murdered shortly after leaving home on 19 March. This one isn't really much of a mystery anymore. For whatever reason, they have maintained a silence for 12 years. I have no idea what happened to her, definitely foul play but where? In recent years there have been an average of around 3,500 missing persons reports per year in the NYP area. March 8 - Police say the CPS has decided the four men will not face charges. Stay tuned for details coming soon. For all of my social media links / other content, please click my picture above , Claudia Lawrence Investigation | North Yorkshire Police, Claudia Lawrence CCTV | North Yorkshire Police, #ClaudiaLawrence #Missing #York #Unsolved #CaledonianKitty #TrueCrime, A Match Made In Hell | Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka | Partners In Crime Series (Fourth Instalment) Graphic Content, The Tool Box Killers | Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris | Partners In Crime Series (Fifth Instalment) Gaphic Content, The Hillside Stranglers: Kenneth Bianchi & Angelo Buono Jr | Partners In Crime Series (First Instalment) GRAPHIC CONTENT. [28] In July 2013, NYP said the unit would assess several "stalled" cases when it opened in October, including Lawrence's disappearance. Enter your password to log in. She loved socialising and loved having a drink with her friends in the local pubs around York or going to a nightclub. Lawrence's solicitor father Peter campaigned for the law to be modified in order to allow the appointment of guardians for the affairs of missing people. What are your theories? She also has a sister called Ali. She was reported to have engaged in a series of short-term relationships often conducted on a concurrent basis. Hundreds of officers across various forces were initially involved but the investigation has been scaled back over the years. Generally Im not familiar with Northern England at all, so I have no idea if its safe or dangerous and how high or low the crime rate there is, Id like to find out more about it as well, so Im hoping there is someone from that area who could enlighten me. July 29 - Police confirm they are reducing the number of officers dedicated to the inquiry into Miss Lawrence's disappearance. Editors' Note: Jan. 29, 2021 In proposing this essay to The Times, the author, Claudia Lawrence, represented herself as Native American. Could this be a sick joke by someone? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. October 29 - A new forensic search of Miss Lawrence's home is announced as police launch a fresh review of the case. This person may be someone quite powerful in the criminal fraternity. Peter (Claudia's father) sadly passed away earlier this year without fully getting to the bottom of what happened to his daughter despite years of tiresome searching. I think he disposed of the body in one of the building sites in York, or on somewhere on the Yorkshire Moors. Claudia Lawrence was last seen near her home in Melrosegate, Heworth, York, on the evening of March 18, 2009. The dreadful lies told over Claudia Lawrence's . Claudia Lawrence-13 Years,The Burden of Lies They make out that that were, but as soon as Claudia's back would be turned I bet she was getting talked and bitched about. Morbidology Podcast The article continues below Morbidology is a weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by Emily G. Thompson. -, Press J to jump to the feed. This aspect of her lifestyle would later cause some media speculation and would also influence the police investigation of her disappearance. There was two potential sightings of a man and a woman either stood together outside of the University talking or arguing in the early hours of the 19th of March. That Lawrence had been the victim of a chance encounter with a. I remember a few years ago the Police arrested a man over Claudia's disappearance and the newspapers were making out that he was guilty. Police have launched search in gravel pits in York for missing chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished in 2009 Miss Lawrence failed to arrive for work at the University of York on March 18, 2009. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . The portrayal of her has definitely harmed the investigation . Picture credit: Hi, I'm Jo, welcome to my true crime blog. ''She Had Beautiful Legs, I wanted To Keep Those Legs.'' Claudia has always been very close with her family and had a happy childhood. On 13 May 2014, a 59-year-old man was arrested by NYP on suspicion of Lawrence's murder. Her father, Peter is a solicitor and her mother, Joan is a stay at home housewife. And so her family has been left waiting, hoping they will one day have answers. Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence was born on the 27th of February 1974 in Malton, North Yorkshire, England. On the tenth anniversary of her disappearance cops admitted that the search for Claudia was hampered by the withholding of vital information. [4] Lawrence was discreet about this and her family knew little about her relationships with men. But the young woman was never heard from again leaving officers desperately probing into her past, her relationships and her work life in an effort to find her. Furthermore, I feel sorry for Claudias parents who have been suffering a lot for over a decade. The original NYP investigation of Lawrence's disappearance considered various possibilities, including: One critical piece of evidence was that Lawrence's mobile phone remained on until 12:10pm on 19 March, at which time it was deliberately switched off. The new law became popularly known as "Claudia's Law".[52]. If you havent, but want to know more about it or refresh the information (the backstory, the circumstances etc), I encourage you to click the links below in order to get acquainted with the whole thing. A 10,000 reward was offered for anyone who could come forward with any information. More to the point, in the light of there being no-one brought to justice in the 12 years, there are still one or more people at large in York or maybe somewhere else now who do know what has happened to Claudia and where she is and potentially remain a threat to the communities in which they and we live.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/everything-know-disappearance-claudia-lawrence-17946108, https://northyorkshire.police.uk/news/claudia-lawrence-investigation/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/what_happened_to_claudia. The Secret Life of Claudia Lawrence? Also, we have no actual scene where something untoward may have happened to her despite fresh forensic assessments of her house, car and other locations.. It looks, from various other sources, that she may have spent the evening with one of her lovers, and an argument or killing jealous rage resulted in her unfortunate demise. Peter Lawrence, at his home near York, holds a photograph of his missing daughter Claudia. On August 24, 2021, police began searching a quarry in York. Distraught Joan Lawrence, 76, said it was impossible for cops to investigate convicted killer Halliwell with "such a small amount of money". In his 2017 book, Catching a Serial Killer: My hunt for murderer Christopher Halliwell, Stephen Fulcher, the senior investigating officer in the murder of Sian O'Callaghan, suggests there are similarities between the Lawrence and O'Callaghan cases. 50 cash with friend referrals at Virgin Mobile, 15% off extra plans with this Vodafone promo, 50% off your 1st 3 months - Audible promo, 50% off selected memberships using this Ancestry discount, Save up to 20% off your rental when you book 14 days in advance at Sixt, Peril: Potter sends Chelsea dressing room message amid huge pressure, Arteta reveals why he didnt speak to Saliba for a week at Arsenal, Conte return date confirmed as Tottenham face massive week, Moyes responds to Keane criticism of Rice with bold prediction, Liverpool duo to follow Firmino out of Anfield as club look to refresh, Duke and Duchess of Sussex asked to vacate their UK home Frogmore Cottage, Flying Scotsman steams into Edinburgh to mark centenary, New Simon Armitage poem to mark 100 years of Flying Scotsman, Why Phoebe Smith wants to make the outdoors more inclusive, Belgian mother who killed 5 children euthanised 16 years after deaths, 300 new Ulez cameras rolled out but none in rebel boroughs, Estate agent wins legal fight with interior designer over 10m sale, Mother and daughter found dead in flat months after last being seen, Messages show Hancocks reaction after Gina Coladangelo CCTV leak. There were people taken in for questioning and some were arrested and let go. News and entertainment worth sharing York and North Yorkshire. Distraught Joan Lawrence, 76, said it was impossible for cops to investigate convicted killer Halliwell with "such a small amount of money". [7], The independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers offered a reward of 10,000 to anyone providing information which would lead to the arrest and conviction of any person linked to the disappearance. I remember looking at this pretty woman and wondering what had happened to her. She was employed as a chef at the University of York's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. A detective investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence 12 years ago has said it is not too late for people to come forward and stop the unrelenting anguish caused to the chefs loved ones. A See more Private We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The search was reportedly prompted by new evidence although police would not state what that new evidence was. The 35-year-old worked as a chef at the University of York and was reported. Picture credit: Well, according to the official timeline of Claudia's last known movements, she finished work as she normally would on the afternoon of the 18th of March 2009. [37] The NYP complained about a lack of co-operation from witnesses. So the thing that gets me is that with todays phones, you can see pretty much EXACTLY where that phone is and maybe where its been historically down to feet. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. I find it super interesting that someone had been smoking in her car even though her parents said she didn't smoke and hated people smoking around her. I totally agree, its a case that often gets forgotten! I am not stating that these people did anything its just my theory. Galloway indicated that the probable explanation for Lawrence's disappearance lay in her lifestyle, principally in the "complexity and mystery" of her relationships with men. After five weeks NYP upgraded the enquiry from a missing person one to one of suspected murder.[10]. [30] CCTV footage, recovered in 2009, showed a silver Ford Focus hatchback car, manufactured between 1998 and 2004, driving along Heworth Road. [22] In October, NYP revealed they were looking for the driver of a "rusty white van" who was seen trying to talk to women on Lawrence's route to work in the days before she disappeared. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. I do hope there is a positive outcome though the length of time suggests not.seems there's alot to untangle. He complained that the police had excavated a section of the cellar floor of his pub. She sent a final text message from her mobile phone at 8:23pm and a final incoming text was received at 9:12pm. There was insufficient evidence to bring charges. When I learnt more about the case I somehow realised that I was quite interested in it, so now I would love to discuss it with more people. She left behind her passport, bank cards and purse but her rucksack, chef whites and mobile phone were missing. This is a case which really messes with your mind because the circumstances were really complicated. The date 19 March figures in a number of these cases and this date is believed to have had some significance to Halliwell. Nobody knows who it is and her parents have asked for whoever it is to stop. On 8 March 2016, the Crown Prosecution Service refused to pursue a case submitted by NYP against four men who had been arrested on suspicion of murder, citing lack of evidence. The law would allow for a guardian to be appointed to manage the affairs of a person who has been missing for 90 days or more. Claudia and Ali were obsessed with horses growing up and each of them had a pony which they adored. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She spent her early life with her father Peter (died 2021),[2] mother Joan and older sister Ali. Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. I have no idea or theory in this case and I do pray that it will be solved. North Yorkshire Police have conducted two investigations and questioned nine people in relation to Miss Lawrences disappearance and suspected murder but no charges have ever been brought. A few months and weeks prior to Claudias disappearance, she did start to distance herself from these people and she started to hang out at the Acomb pub more frequently than her local pub the nags head. [51], Lawrences disappearance caused difficulty arising out of her family's inability to manage her assets and liabilities. Also i believe his father is local to the area where Lawrence disappeared. You will notice that in this post I talk about Claudia very much in the present tense this is because I feel that it would be disrespectful to talk about her in the past tense. It was so out of character for her, she loved her job and was happy with her life and friends so what happened? September 17 - A file of evidence on four men arrested on suspicion of murder is sent by North Yorkshire Police to the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) so it can consider whether to bring charges. Could it still somehow be related to her disappearance? Update in the Claudia Lawrence case. "I will do everything in my power to ensure people keep searching for my beloved and precious daughter.". For whatever reason, they have maintained a silence for 12 years. Halliwell killed O'Callaghan two years to the day later on March 18 2011. I think theres a pact going on between a group of her friends and this is the reason as to why no sign of Claudia or no evidence has been found. The fact the they also arrest groups means they probably have a really good idea of what happened but dont want to release too much information to the public. I dont know if this fact makes the case any unique, I think it probably does. I hope you'll join me in this post and give me your opinion on what you think may have happened to her. On the eve of the 12th anniversary, Martin Dales, a friend of Mr Lawrence, said: Despite the exhaustive efforts of (Claudias) late father Peter, family and friends, and North Yorkshire Police, there are still no answers and it is tragic that Peter has died not knowing what has happened to her.