She was always seen with her friends having a good time and enjoying herself. I'm excited to announce that I am currently working on a true crime podcast which will feature cases that I have already featured here on my blog as well as new cases + guests & more! What happened to her? The longer you carry it, the greater the anguish you are causing to Claudias family and friends. [1], Lawrence remained single throughout her life while enjoying a gregarious social life. The first pictures of Claudia Lawrence's home were released by Joan in February 2017, who showed how the house had barely been touched since her daughter vanished. The large majority of these cases are quickly resolved when the missing person reappears. For 12 long years, the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence has remained one of Britain's most perplexing unsolved mysteries. They have endured unrelenting anguish and trauma throughout this time. I was burgled twice in my second year so I gave some negative memories and can definitely see this kind of disappearance happening. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. [29], The MCU subsequently assessed the Lawrence case and carried out new forensic searches at her home on Heworth Road. Claudia, it seems, was acquainted with some of them. They all denied any involvement in Lawrence's disappearance. It is notable that OCallaghan was murdered by Halliwell on 19 March 2011 and her body was concealed. 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. by clicking my picture & donating to my PayPal or sending a donation to my CashApp: caledonianKitty THANK YOU!! This one isn't really much of a mystery anymore. Claudia owned her own house and seemed to have the world at her feet so when she suddenly vanished on the 18th of March 2009 nobody could understand why. [7] Lawrence told her mother she was at home and that she planned to retire early since she would have to rise before 5am next day in order to walk to work, her car being under repair. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . 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. Claudia was always popular and very pretty, as she grew older she was never short of admirers and had plenty of friends, male and female. I think the newspapers had to backtrack massively too. "Disappointing news though this is for Claudias family, we have not given up hope, and I do believe that one day we will be able to tell them what happened to Claudia.". [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. Officials had not confirmed why the area was being trawled but said the search will take a "number of days". This account already exists. I recently had a look back over the case and realised that it's been 11 years since the beautiful, 35 year old Claudia Lawrence had vanished from her home in York, England. She also fails to attend work. For whatever reason, they have maintained a silence for 12 years. March 8 - Police say the CPS has decided the four men will not face charges. The father of missing Claudia Lawrence has died without ever knowing what happened to his daughter. Officers are currently investigating a popular fishing spot near York as part. Other theories have beenfloated, with one thatconvicted killer Christopher Halliwell was involved in her disappearance. They also found a male's DNA in her car on a ciggarette and some additional fingerprints but nothing came of this either. Halliwell killed O'Callaghan two years to the day later on March 18 2011. We may never know. The investigation itself was like searching for a needle in a haystack because although it's not right to judge someone on what they do in their private life (and Claudia certainly didn't deserve to be abducted, harmed or whatever happened to her) the police had to interview quite a number of men that Claudia had been involved with and that was a nightmare. DETECTIVES investigating the death of missing Claudia Lawrence have been handed a floral tribute claiming that she is "in the water" of a beauty spot. [38] The second investigation then ended having achieved little. The 35-year-old chef vanished after failing to turn up for an early-morning shift at a University of York canteen on March 19, 2009. . I hope you'll join me in this post and give me your opinion on what you think may have happened to her. I believe that this case deserves as much attention as those well-known cases because its no less mysterious. 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. 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. 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. North Yorkshire police have been treating the case as a suspected murder investigation. "Lawrence began relationships with several men whom she met while drinking in the pub, and her father admitted that the liaisons had created 'awkward situations' with her lovers' partners". The bed was made and there were unwashed dishes in the kitchen sink, suggesting she had eaten breakfast. It is not too late.. Do you know if there were any other mysterious disappearances around that time? York is a beautiful city and one that I have visited many times. At 9:12pm a text was sent to her phone from a male friend in Cyprus, there was no response from Claudia. Notably they were unable to sell her house on which mortgage and other charges continued to accrue. May 6 - Mr Lawrence calls for an urgent independent inquiry into the police investigation of his daughter's disappearance and suspected murder. [25] Nothing of significance was discovered. I feel the arrests that were made may have landed in those suspects having tests and being exonerated as they were not a match. [18], In September 2009, NYP revealed that the search for Lawrence had been extended to Cyprus. Claudia was A 35 Year old who enjoyed the company of middle aged men who were reasonably well off and in the main were already involved in a long term relationship, married or had a girlfriend.. It also takes two to tango, she was a single woman and some of the men were married, they should have known better and they were also in the wrong in that respect. Absolutely brilliant article! Mr Fox said some of the information received by the force appears extremely interesting and sparks a whole new line of investigation, and he urged anyone providing this information to get back in touch with as much detail as possible. The search for Claudia Lawrence is being hampered by the withholding of vital information, police have said 10 years after she was last seen. 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. I DON'T think she was killed at home - I think DNA evidence would have turned something up. [31], The new investigation, led by Detective Dai Malyn, made a number of arrests. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Mum Joan Lawrence, 76, who lives alone in a North Yorkshire flat, admits that being in isolation is making the disappearance of Claudia 11 years ago "even harder to deal with". She was employed as a chef at the University of York 's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. That is an awfully long time to carry such a burden of guilt. 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. His clients get results due to Lawrence's dedication to creating a tailored plan that works for them. The cigarette was found to have DNA on it years later but that DNA doesn't match anyone already on the database and no familial entries. I have much less to do now and am supposed to work from home at least until the end of the quarantine anyway, so reading all this stuff about mysterious disappearances and discussing it with my gf seems somewhat interesting to me, at least its definitely not just a waste of time as I consider it self-development to some extent. Nobody really believed this was as innocent as just her disappearing and hearing from mutual acquaintances Im convinced harm has come to her by whom its hard to tell. (CCTV footage of Claudia's last known movements. Around 3pm she was recorded on CCTV passing a shop in Melrosegate near her home and was seen by a neighbour. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/everything-know-disappearance-claudia-lawrence-17946108 this article contains all the information about the investigation throughout the years. A 10,000 reward was offered for anyone who could come forward with any information. This possibility was eventually dismissed. If we take a look at the most well-known unsolved peoples disappearances in the UK well see that the majority of those missing are boys and young men who could likely meet foul play due to the fact that most of them were last spotted in somewhat dodgy places/areas and at least a little far away from home. I dont believe they were as close of friends as a few of them make out to have been. Student houses are common targets due to them likely having several laptops, tellys and other gadgets. This case has a lot of complexity to it but I truly believe that those who call themselves Claudias Best Friends are involved in this case and they know exactly what happens to poor Claudia. Personally I have never been to Yorkshire and I dont know anyone from that area, so I cant make any statements about that region. They have endured unrelenting anguish and trauma throughout this time. In January 2017 police announced that they were scaling back the investigation into Claudia's disappearance. I went to University in York and I think I was in my final year when she went missing. Cooper then attempted to contact Lawrence by telephone. [39] The land had been used as fishing ponds since 1969. It was big news at the time and I know a lot of people were worried that they were in danger as well. Hundreds of officers across various forces were initially involved but the investigation has been scaled back over the years. However, NYP officers checked her route to work and sent out a public request for information. Enter your password to log in. [44] However, Razzell's husband was convicted of her murder and her family have stated that they have no doubt over his guilt and conviction. Harris stated that Lawrence had been a customer at his pub in the weeks before her disappearance and he had spoken to her, but stated that was his only connection with her. 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. [30] CCTV footage, recovered in 2009, showed a silver Ford Focus hatchback car, manufactured between 1998 and 2004, driving along Heworth Road. Cooper attempted to contact Lawrence again on the morning of 20 March, but again without success. Lawrence was normally a prolific user of her Samsung D900 mobile phone, so Cooper was surprised when she was unable to attract a response. This blog is dedicated to the late, best-selling authors, Reg Mckay, Ann Rule & my furbaby, Freddie Mercury. If there was foul play, I guess the guilty one was someone she knew, perhaps also a Local just like her. (Peter Lawrence with his daughter Claudia. Monday marks a decade since Lawrence, who was a. Probably much less well-known ones? 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. Her mother said that Claudia was going to celebrate Mothers Day with her and seemed cheerful and relaxed when they were talking over the phone. Investigators were able to trace some more information from her phone (which was still missing) and established that she had spent a lot of time in a place called Acomb (which is another area of York) in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. March 19 - Miss Lawrence's father, Peter, contacts North Yorkshire Police after his daughter fails to keep an arrangement to meet a friend at the Nags Head pub. Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence (born 27 February 1974) is an English woman who was last seen and heard from on 18 March 2009. Claudia Lawrence-13 Years,The Burden of Lies Her father says "it's very difficult" to conceive of her still being alive. There were people taken in for questioning and some were arrested and let go. Generally any place has its advantages and disadvantages and I dont think that absolutely safe places exist, some towns/cities, areas, regions and/or countries probably tend to be safer than the others, thats it, but again, its highly likely that no place in the world is absolutely safe. True Crime With Caledonian Kitty on YouTube! 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. They even issued a statement saying "We know there are people who know what happened to Claudia, but they are keeping quiet." But in June 2019, it was thought Claudia's mobile phone could hold a clue to the mystery. In August and September 2021 police engaged in the Lawrence case searched Sand Hutton Gravel Pits, a wooded area around 8 miles (13km) north-east of York city centre. [42] Ground-penetrating radar equipment and cadaver dogs were used in the search. DRAMATIC drone footage yesterday showed cops trawling a fish pond in the search for Claudia Lawrence - as a source insisted: "The answer lies local." Police were spending a third day scouring the flooded quarry and surrounding woodland in a bid to solve the 12-year-old mystery. Thereafter nobody is known to have seen or heard from Lawrence.[1]. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The investigation centred around construction of a "rogue's gallery" of the men she had been involved with. Of course, this was 2009, and she probably did not have a smartphone and this location tech was just starting to become that accurate? Im sure most of you have heard of this case. Her father, Peter is a solicitor and her mother, Joan is a stay at home housewife. University chef Ms Lawrence was last seen at 15:05 on Wednesday 18. Any information we glean will be passed to the police. Claudia's dad was 74 and died on February 11 at St Leonard's Hospice in York following a short illness, his family said in a statement. The law was introduced after campaigning by Peter Lawrence with the support of MPs. Claudia Lawrence was last seen on the night of March 18 2009. 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.. On the anniversary of Miss Lawrences disappearance, Mr Fox urged anyone with information to do the right thing and speak to him. She also has a sister called Ali. Other theories include human trafficking, possibly being a victim of. You might have been burgled more times than is the norm if you lived in a predominately student area. https://northyorkshire.police.uk/news/claudia-lawrence-investigation/ theres a huge separate section dedicated to the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence on the official website of the police of North Yorkshire, it contains quite a few summaries about each further step in the investigation. She was probably going to see someone that night. Update in the Claudia Lawrence case. Indications were that Lawrence had left the house normally to go to work at around 5am on the morning of Thursday 19 March, but had never arrived. [32] Searches were made of the suspect's house in York and his mother's house in North Shields, Tyneside. Available on Amazon as paperback or audible. [5], Lawrence had holidayed several times in Cyprus, where she was believed to have explored job opportunities. The chef, 35, failed to arrive for work at York University on 18 March . Her manager called her mobile phone number but although the phone rang, the call was directed to voice messaging. All of a sudden the British public were picking up newspapers seeing all of these unsavoury details about relationships Claudia had with married men. Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence was born on the 27th of February 1974 in Malton, North Yorkshire, England. This possibility was quickly dismissed. Her mother was a member of Malton Town Council and served a term as mayor of the town. I think the guy on CCTV is a red herring, personally. Lawrence's father was a prosperous solicitor. If only they could DNA test all of the 'friends'' partners to see if any of them were a match. [46], In 2009 Halliwell was living in Swindon, Wiltshire, the location of the two murders he was convicted of. Picture credit: Hi, I'm Jo, welcome to my true crime blog. She also has a sister called Ali. York was always seen as this lovely, safe picturesque city and to hear that someone had gone missing there was quite a shock and for Claudia's family and friends, they were completely dumfounded as well as worried sick. [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. March - Nearly a decade on from her disappearance, Miss Lawrence has still not been found. This campaigning eventually succeeded with the passing of "The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017" which was introduced to Parliament as a Private Members' Bill. Detectives also revealed there had been a reported sighting of Claudia at Melrosegate Bridge, with a woman spotted alongside a hooded man. Harris was quickly released without charge. And yes, I will definitely check out the Facebook group. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 22:18. Because of the newspaper articles and the rumours flying around, the arrests of the men and all the talk of older married men, a lot of the public lost sympathy and interest in the case and it went cold and now here we are 11 years later. Her family made an emotional plea for help days after she was last seen. On 19 March, Lawrence was scheduled to start work at 6 am. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. That evening she spoke to her parents by telephone, making plans with her mother to spend Mother's Day together. Nine people have been arrested or interviewed under caution, and police submitted files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in relation to a number of individuals.
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