Nine people have been arrested or questioned as part of the investigation, but no charges have been brought. The force added that they remain committed to finding out what happened to her, and pleaded with anyone who had information to come forwards. They began the fresh search six miles from where Claudia went missing 12 years ago due to several reports of information which all pointed to the area of Sand Hutton. "I don't know what to think. 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. Other officers formed a line to pick through undergrowth in the hunt for the university chef who detectives believe was murdered. [51], Lawrences disappearance caused difficulty arising out of her family's inability to manage her assets and liabilities. She was 35 when she vanished as she walked to work for a6am shift in March, 2009. No-one has heard from Ms Lawrence since she called her mother Joan on the evening of 17 March 2009. Lawrence's handbag containing her purse, bank cards and passport was in the house. "Claudia would be 46 now. The night before, she had spoken to her dad and mum, who lived apart. It never goes away. March - Nearly a decade on from her disappearance, Miss Lawrence has still not been found. Mr Lawrence spearheaded a nationwide search for his daughter Claudia which cost police around 1 million over the last decade. The chef, 35, failed to arrive for work at York University on 19 March,. Claudia's family have also been informed about the latest development. Nothing of significance is found. The car's brake lights come on as it approaches level with Lawrence's cottage. He declined to reveal the location of the beauty spot but indicated it was not at the gravel pits near Sand Hutton which were searched by North Yorkshire Police last year, with nothing of significance found. While the exact location hasn't been revealed, it's understood the tribute wasn't discovered at Sand Hutton gravel pits, near York, where investigations took place last September. Its just really, really hard. Work surrounding her mobile phone showed from cell site activity that she had spent time in the Acomb area of York in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. The force concentrated ona tennis court-sized areawhere they cut down small trees and appeared to take top soil for testing. 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. "It could be interpreted in all sorts of ways," he said. The mystery discovery was made by a member of the public last month at a North Yorkshire beauty spot - just months after they combed gravel pits and drained a lake to crack the 12-year-old case. She initially worked at several hotels and restaurants in York, but became tired of the unsocial hours this involved. Speak to all soon. [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. Her manager called her mobile phone number but although the phone rang, the call was directed to voice messaging. Her mother described Lawrence's mood as normal and relaxed. He said: "It could be interpreted in all sorts of ways. April 24 - Detectives say that Miss Lawrence's disappearance is being treated as a suspected murder investigation. Mr Dales said: "Despite the exhaustive efforts of Claudia's late father Peter, family, 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. xxx. He is later arrested and cautioned. Police previously said they strongly suspect the case is being hampered by the withholding of key and vital information. The change in the law means families of missing loved ones will be able to take control of their financial affairs in their absence. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [30] CCTV footage, recovered in 2009, showed a silver Ford Focus hatchback car, manufactured between 1998 and 2004, driving along Heworth Road. [20] It was reported that the last text message received by Lawrence was from a man who was on the island. She was reported to have engaged in a series of short-term relationships often conducted on a concurrent basis; she was reported to have had a number of "covert sexual relationships" with men, some of whom were married or in relationships. He complained that the police had excavated a section of the cellar floor of his pub. Her disappearance is front-page news. The chef, 35, failed to arrive for work at York University on 18. Police in York are searching a flooded quarry for the remains of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in 2009. They haven't confirmed why the area is being trawled but said the search will take a "number of days". She would be a very different woman to the single gadabout she was as a 35-year-old. Although convicted of only two murders Halliwell has been linked to many other violent offences against women involving assaults, rapes, disappearances and murders. They began the fresh search six miles from where Claudia went missing 12 years ago due to several reports of information which all pointed to the area of Sand Hutton. Editors' Code of Practice. He said last year: "I think about Claudia every day. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Photo evidence of the tribute shows a small bouquet of flowers placed next to a laminated missing person's photo of Claudia. The investigation was 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. A number of people have been questioned in connection with her disappearance, but no charges have ever been brought. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Her disappearance on her way to work at York University in 2009 has become one of the UK's most notorious cold cases. "Whilst I am unable to disclose what brought us to this location, I would like to stress that the searches that you will see in coming days are just one of several active lines of inquiry which are currently being investigated and pursued by North Yorkshire Police Major Investigation team in our efforts to establish what happened to Claudia and to identify any person responsible for causing her harm. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. "I don't know what to think. 19 March Reported missing. "Information is going to find the answers here. Dad Peter reported her missing the next day when she failed to arrive at the University of York for her job as a chef. [7][8] The two men found the house to be in an orderly state. NovemberA hoax message is left on Facebook by a teenager from Oxfordshire, purporting to be from Lawrence, saying: Hi everyone just let you be aware that I am ok and I am safe and sound. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. She is seen again at 3.05pm and a reported sighting is made of her dropping a letter in a post box. There is also a separate note that says "god bless her" on one side of the page. Claudia hasn't been heard from since she called her mum Joan on the evening of March 17, 2009. "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.". [38] The second investigation then ended having achieved little. Mr Lawrence, 74, died last February without ever knowing what happened to Claudia. Dad who got trapped inside indoor adventure centre cave dies from his injuries, Britain's Got Talent audience member shares secret of Noodle the cat's audition, Brit MasterChef Australia host dies aged 46 as Gordon Ramsay leads tributes, I once wrote 7 songs in 4 hours for heartbreaking reason, says Ed Sheeran, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I feel very anxious and bewildered. JulyThe police investigation is scaled down from more than 100 officers to 16, then seven, after 770,000 was spent on the case. North Yorkshire Police said the search, covering an area of woodland and two lakes popular with anglers, could last for several days. March 18 - Claudia finishes work at 2.30pm and is given a lift home to Heworth Road at around 2.50pm. Police said the investigation had been difficult because Ms Lawrence did not use social media or own a smartphone. Nine people have been arrested or interviewed under caution in connection with the investigation. Peter Lawrence, campaigner for families of missing people, has died without learning what happened to his daughter. Nine people have been questioned in relation to her disappearance and suspected murder but no charges have ever been brought. Read about our approach to external linking. North Yorkshire Police confirmed last September that they had drained a fishing pond at Sand Hutton gravel pits as part of the renewed search for Claudia. He said: "He asked me to do this - to keep his daughter Claudia's name in public lights and not forgotten by the authorities looking for her. An underwater search team searches culverts that form part of the property. None wascharged for lack of evidence. Claudia Lawrence: Police search lake in Sand Hutton in 2021, A mysterious floral tribute claiming that missing chef Claudia Lawrence is in the water has been found near to a beauty spot, Police drained a lake at Sand Hutton Gravel Pits, near York, in the search for Claudia, Police divers search Sand Hutton Gravel Pits, near York, on August 26, 2021, Kate Garraway says husband Derek would die within three days without expert care, Oil prices hit seven year high as Ukraine-Russia crisis threatens supplies worldwide. North Yorkshire Police said this afternoon that theperson who left the item hadbeen identified as a spiritualist and they hadbeen spoken to by the investigation team. He was released on police bail the following day[33] and then released from his bail without charge in November of that year. (modern). However, a spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "The person who left the item has been identified as a spiritualist and they have been spoken to by the investigation team. The message was found by a member of the public late last month and could provide clues as to the whereabouts of the chef who was last seen 13 years ago. That Lawrence had been the victim of a person known to her. It's really down to people to keep coming forward with information. That evening she spoke to both of her parents in separate phone calls . Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Nine people have been questioned, but no charges have ever been brought.. Nine people have been questioned over the years in relation to her . Officers from North Yorkshire Police drained a lake in a bid to discover any evidence that could help crack the case, but left empty-handed. [14][15] In early June 2009, a reconstruction of Lawrence's last known movements was featured in an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch. His daughter, a 35-year-old chef at the University of York, was reported missing on 19 March 2009 after she did not show up for her shift that morning. 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. During the course of the evening Lawrence spoke to both her father and mother on her mobile phone. Peter Lawrence, a retired. 2023 BBC. University chef Ms Lawrence was last seen at 15.05 on Wednesday 18 March 2009 walking towards her home on Heworth Road, York. Pleased it's happening, but sad it's having to happen in the first place.". Joan Lawrence says "every single day is a nightmare" since her daughter's disappearance. But the twisted killer has been linked to at least 12 other murdered or missing women, including Claudia. Police officers met with Lawrence's father at her home later that day. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to [37] The NYP complained about a lack of co-operation from witnesses. Police in York are searching a flooded quarry for the remains of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in 2009. Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence (born 27 February 1974) is an English woman who was last seen and heard from on 18 March 2009. Halliwell is currently serving life in jail for killing Sian OCallaghan, 22, and 20-year-old Becky Godden. Claudia Lawrence was born in Malton, North Yorkshire in 1974. I feel a combination of sad and pleased I suppose. Detectives have previously said they "strongly suspect key and vital information" which would offer a breakthrough was being "withheld" and that the answer to her disappearance lies "locally". Her father says "it's very difficult" to conceive of her still being alive. Despite numerous appeals, searches, arrests and interviews, Claudia Lawrence's case remains unsolved, Peter Lawrence, seen here on the 10th anniversary of his daughter's disappearance, was a retired solicitor. She was employed as a chef at the University of York's Goodricke College at the time of her disappearance. 20 MarchHer father, Peter Lawrence, reports her missing. Police believe she was murdered, but her body has never been found. The manager took no further action. Lawrence's father Peter, a solicitor, campaigned for the law to be modified in order to allow the appointment of guardians for the affairs of missing people. A huge search was launched with hundreds of officers and locals involved. A friend of Ms Lawrence's had called him after she did not turn up at a local pub on the evening of the 19 March. "Armed with fresh information to the enquiry, that seemed to corroborate known facts, we were duty bound to conduct thorough searches of the area. A fresh appeal for answers about missing Claudia Lawrence has been made on the eve of the anniversary of her disappearance. The gravel pits are believed to have been used as fishing ponds since 1969. It allows relatives to take control of their missing loved ones' financial matters. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The two women discussed celebrating the forthcoming Mother's Day. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. February - Claudia's dad Peter dies without ever discovering what happened to his daughter, March - A fresh appeal is launched on the 12th anniversary of her disappearance, August 24 - Police confirm they are searching the gravel pits at Sand Hutton. Social affairs and health reporter CLAUDIA Lawrence's mum says she feels "churned up inside" as cops search gravel pits for her daughter 12 years after she went missing. Nine people have been questioned in relation to her disappearance, Ms Lawrence's father, Peter, died earlier this year without knowing what happened to his daughter, Police Ms Lawrence was murdered but no body has ever been found, Police have been searching the land at Sand Hutton Gravel Pits. It's an unusual situation for a member of the public to come across something like this.". 35-year-old Ms Lawrence was reported missing on March 18 2009 after she failed to turn up for an early morning shift at the University of York. Both Peter and Claudia's mum Joan never gave up hope she was still alive - with her dad previously revealing the pain of not knowing "eats into him". No one hears from her again. While I cannot say today at this stage how long the search will take today we do anticipate specialist officers, staff, and underwater search teams and forensic experts are likely to be at this location for a number of days. Claudias Law otherwise known as the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 came into force on July 31, 2019, allowing families of missing loved ones the ability to take control of their financial affairs in their absence. One hopes somebody has given some sort of information and it's not just sending police running up a garden path. Nine people have been questioned over the years in relation to her disappearance. Its been 12 and a half years and I just need to know what has happened to Claudia. A house in Thornton-le-Dale is the latest to be searched in connection with the case. [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. Nearly a decade after her disappearance, the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill - also known as Claudia's Law - came into force, following decades of campaigning by Mr Lawrence. January 17 - Mr Lawrence says he is "hugely depressed and disappointed" as the investigation into his daughter's disappearance is scaled down. Harris was quickly released without charge. Despite numerous appeals, searches, arrests and interviews, Claudia Lawrence's case remains unsolved, The staff involved in the search will be highly experienced, according to a forensics expert, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. She has not been seen or heard from since. In 2006 she found employment at the University of York's Goodricke College, working as a chef in the canteen of the university's main campus. Claudia Lawrence, who was working as a chef at the University of York at the time of her disappearance, was last seen on the afternoon of 18 March, 2009. Chef Claudia Lawrence, who police believe was murdered, has been missing since March 2009. . She later attended a local catering college and qualified as a chef. Whilst I am unable to disclose what brought us to this location I would like to stress that the searches you will see in the coming days are just one of several active lines of enquiry which are currently being investigated and pursued by North Yorks Police major investigation team in our efforts to establish what happened to Claudia and to identify any person for causing her harm.". He said: "It could be interpreted in all sorts of ways. North Yorkshire Police confirmed on Tuesday an operation has begun to search the gravel pits at Sand Hutton, to the east of York. The only significant items missing were her mobile phone, a set of hair straighteners and a rucksack which she normally used to carry her chef's whites to and from work. Lawrence's family became increasingly insistent that she must have been abducted. That night she calls both of her parents and seems in good spirits. May 6 - Mr Lawrence calls for an urgent independent inquiry into the police investigation of his daughter's disappearance and suspected murder. He said they had posted a report about this on the findclaudia website and had also informed North Yorkshire Police. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. JanuaryDaniel Oxley, 22, is jailed for life for murdering a man in County Durham. Ms Lawrence, a 35-year-old chef, was last seen on 18 March 2009 and, although detectives believe she was murdered, her body has never been found. Police today revealed they are searching Sand Hutton gravel pits in York - around seven miles from where Claudia was last seen. The 35-year-old has not been seen since she failed to turn up for work at the University of York in March 2009. Lawrence campaigned for Claudias Law, which established a new legal status of guardian of the affairs of a missing person, allowing families to act in the best interests of a loved one gone for 90 days or longer. A small number of items were recovered during the two-week operation in September, but nothing of any major significance was believed to have been found. Claudia, 35, went missing in 2009, and the tribute flowers were attached to a missing photo of the chef alongside a note which reads God bless her, she is in the water.. Jo Youle, chief executive of the charity Missing People, with which Mr Lawrence worked closely on Claudia's Law, said: "Our thoughts are with Claudia's family and loved ones as they mark another anniversary that no family wants to go through. BBCapologises to mother of missing woman over licence fee letters, 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, Tenyears on, Claudia Lawrence search frustrated by withheld information, Claudia Lawrence case fits behaviour pattern of Christopher Halliwell. He was a very private person thrust into the full glare of the media, and despite a tireless campaign to find her, he also selflessly devoted himself to helping others with missing relatives through the charity Missing People.. Within weeks police suspected murder and offereda 10,000 reward for information to solve the mystery. The chef, 35, failed to arrive for work at York University on 19 March, 2009. contact the editor here. 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. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. December - Joan reveals she will never give up hope as she begs someone to "end my torture" and tell police what happened. A picture of the flowers and message were released today by Martin Dales, the friend and former spokesman for Claudia's father Peter, speaking to mark the first anniversary of Peter's death last February. Her disappearance on her way to work at York University in 2009 has become one of the UK's most notorious cold cases. [32] Searches were made of the suspect's house in York and his mother's house in North Shields, Tyneside. [13] NYP received over 1,200 calls offering information. [25] Nothing of significance was discovered. Lawrences mobile phone did not leave the area before it left the phone network, which police believe lends weight to the theory that her attacker was known to her. He is released on police bail and eventually released without charge on November 17 2014. Anna Chaussee, a senior lecturer in forensics at Winchester University, said those involved in the searches would be highly experienced officers with specialist training. Peter Lawrence, a retired solicitor and campaigner for the families of missing people, died on Thursday in St Leonards Hospice in York after a brief illness, his family said in a statement. Cooper telephoned Claudia's father Peter on 20 March to report the situation.
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