We have not been able to know what happened to Katie till now because we have had to be witnesses in the trial. It has been confirmed that the body found in a woodland area is in fact missing Katie Kenyon. The defence will have known they had their work cut out before it started but he clearly still believed there was a possibility he might be able to get out of it. A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in a forest sent messages from her phone to her children just hours after killing her, and then dumped her bloody flip flops in a bin, a jury has been told. 'I would especially like to hear from anyone who was in Bolton by Bowland or the surrounding area and saw anything suspicious to get in touch. I wonder if it was him who slashed the tyres of her car. His defence was embarrassing to say the least, multiple strikes to the head clearly not an accident and digging the grave the day before did not look good at all. Been off since 2pm yesterday. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Andrew Burfield admitted killing 33-year-old Katie Kenyon in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, on 22 April, burying her body in a grave he had dug the day before. We sensed Burfield was behind it. 'We are doing all we can to try and find her and I would appeal to anyone who has any information, however insignificant you may think it is, to come forward and contact us. A FAMILY has told how they are broken after their sister vanished when she got into a transit van. 'Very unusual and out of character for Katie. Missing Burnley mother-of-two Katie Kenyon's phone went dead five hours after she vanished on Friday morning - as a friend revealed 'she wouldn't have left her kids'. Fire and rescue are also helping with the search which is expected to last until at least Friday. Yeah well leave it there and hopefully cctv will give us answers", I asked my neighbour on the corner house to have a look at his cctv for a time etcHe has footage showing Katie arriving at 920am from turf Moore way to post the keysshe was wearing a blue overshirt black leggings sunglasses and flip plops He has saved the footage to his phone and will continue to do so. A truly horrific case. Will you look after your sister and know Andy will always have your back - get your dad to come and get you wile I'm gone. I need to get help. He spoke only to confirm his name and address in a three-minute hearing, and was told the charge could only be dealt with at crown court. Katie would never have left her children like that. Lancashire Police said: 'The search for Katie continues and due to information provided by a member of the public regarding the sighting of a silver transit van, MT57 FLC, on Friday 22nd April we are prioritising an area in the Forest of Bowland for additional search and forensic scrutiny to determine whether this could be an area linked to Katie's disappearance. Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen last Friday when it is thought she travelled in a van which left Burnley Andrew Burfield, 50, was charged with mother's murder and appeared at Preston Crown. "Our thoughts remain with Katie's family and loved ones at this difficult time. She. "We found Katie on Friday following extensive searches and she has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum, 33. Burfield was charged on Wednesday and also appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court yesterday. A man has admitted the murder of a woman whose body was found in a makeshift grave in a forest. A friend said: 'She wouldn't have done this, leaving her kids to come home from school without her.'. Lets hope he gets the maximum sentence possible and never sees the light of day. [.] Please, I'm worried, everybody just needs to know you're okay please just get in touch. Detectives disclose the suspect, 50, is someone known to Katie and they get a further 36-hours to question him. I cant carry on like this, need to sort my head out and free my mind. Detectives continue appeal for information about missing Katie, Kidnap suspect known to missing woman last seen getting into van | ITV News, 'Kidnapped' mum-of-2's family in 'real life nightmare' as cops search woodland, 'Kidnapped' Katie Kenyon was 'living in fear' after tyres were SLASHED | Daily Mail Online, Katie Kenyon: Forest searched in hunt for missing woman. You are using an out of date browser. Don't be mad with me - I am taking the 6k you gave me because I need this to pay for my two week treatment. Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. Gary Brooks from Lancashire Police said he was 'grateful to colleagues from Merseyside and North Wales, and other emergency service partners who are offering assistance in the these complex and wide-scale searches'. www.lancs.live Alyce Well-Known Member Joined Aug 19, 2012 Messages 11,948 Reaction score 43,003 Nov 17, 2022 #422 That is a decent sentence - I was worried he would only get 20+ S StillDiggin We knew immediately something wasn't right. You are remanded in custody.' Please know I love you and I'm not upset with you. If he wont look after you get him to take you to Andy", Hey Bee I love you and I'm sorry. Katie Kenyon, from Burnley, had tyres slashed last year, neighbours say as they told of shock at disappearance Mother-of-two Katie has not been seen now for five days after she vanished in. It hasn't been said when the arrestcwas made, I don't think possibly yesterday? After the murder you returned to your home and carried out your planned defence. Doesnt Couzens have a whole life tariff? Andrew Burfield, her ex-boyfriend, will today (November 17) be sentenced for her murder. It is believed she travelled in a Ford Transit van which left Burnley towards the Bolton by Bowland area in the Ribble Valley. This seems weird. The frustration from this has been unbearable. At 2pm her Samsung mobile phone goes dead, sparking concern. I'm disgusted with mysef and how I treated you throughout our relationship, Will you look after my kids? You are using an out of date browser. The hunt involved police and fire service officers, dog teams, mounted police, mountain rescue volunteers and drones. Emma Kehoe, prosecuting, told the court that the body of Miss Kenyon has yet to be recovered. Searches had previously been held in Gisburn Forest in the Ribble Valley, with more than 60 specialist officers from four police forces scouring the dense woodland. "A Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted yesterday and the cause of death was given as head injuries. Two forensic tents were put up in an area of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire yesterday as the search continued for Miss Kenyon, The blue structures can be used to protect forensic evidence, but may also be staked out to provide cover for equipment, Burfield was covered with a grey top of some sort outside court yesterday, but his nose and part of his face could be seen, Police teams are seen searching areas of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire on Wednesday as they look for Miss Kenyon, Forensics officers are seen at Gisburn Forest in Lancashire on Wednesday afternoon as the search for Miss Kenyon continues. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Join Facebook to connect with Katie Kenyon and others you may know. Katie Kenyon murder: Man who said axe death was accident jailed 17 November 2022 Family The mother-of-two's body was discovered by police on 29 April A "deceitful bully" who had claimed he. Police are continuing the desperate search for a woman who was last seen getting into a van three days ago. I simply cannot wrap my head around how EVIL this creature is. Wonder whether he will appeal? Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. Katie Kenyon, 33, has not been seen since she got into a silver Ford Transit van on Friday, as cops have arrested a man, 50, on suspicion of kidnap. AZ - Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, allegedly shot and killed with an AK-47 by rancher George Alan Kelly, 75, Kino Springs, Jan 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #3 *Arrest*, 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 73, Andrew Burfield may never be released from prison after murdering Katie Kenyon. Katie's family raise the alarm and officially report her disappearance to the police. This seems weird. You must log in or register to reply here. She was mum, dad and best friend all in one. Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen getting into a van in Burnley, Lancashire, on Friday morning. A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend sent messages from her phone to her children just hours after killing her. Busy week as down south another equally gruesome trial is into its fourth week with a double murder charge. Its not you. RIP poor Katie . Did he maybe go back to her car for some reason? It also makes it sound like he was an accomplice in someone else's crime, rather than the lone perpetrator. Lets hope he will never be allowed out. 2023 BBC. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. You pretended Katie had gone away. PayPal and Venmohttps://paypal.me/websleuths ht. Her family have revealed she left her belongings inside her vehicle, with her sister posting on Facebook that 'nothing adds up' about her disappearance on Saturday. 'We as family are putting together this JustGiving page for Katie to have the best send-off that Katie deserves & for Katie's son and daughter & their future to fulfil Katie's dreams she had planned with her children. Thursday 28 April 2022 10:50, UK Katie Kenyon went missing on Friday morning Why you can trust Sky News Detectives released a picture of the silver Ford Transit on Monday, and are now testing the vehicle after it was driven back to the spot on Friday. A man charged with the murder of Katie Kenyon appeared in court this morning (April 28) after the 33-year-old mum, from Padiham, was last seen at about 9.30am on Friday, April 22. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? Its great that his brain managed to work in the end, as Im sure that will alleviate the stress of her loved ones, but its also a shame because his brazen denials would have led to a much longer sentence. "Please do come and speak to us even if you think the information you have may not be important.". Well done to the police for gathering the mountain of evidence and getting the due verdict. A message from the family read: 'On Friday April 22, our heartbreaking nightmare began when our Katie was taken away from her children and family far too soon. "We have officers who are especially search trained who are looking to find Katie in that area," he said. HOME; DISTRICT. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. In fixing a minimum term I set the starting point at 25 years. Andrew Burfield, her ex-boyfriend, will today (November 17) be sentenced for her murder. Please leave it to us.'. Put some things in the mail box. could be letters or packages I guess. Katie Kenyon believed to be dead as police charge man, 50 | Daily Mail Online Last edited: Apr 27, 2022 BabaVanga Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2021 Messages 121 Reaction score 796 Apr 28, 2022 #88 MsMiniSleuth said: It wasn't a mail box - or postbox as we call them here - it was through the letterbox at an 'address'. AZ - Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, allegedly shot and killed with an AK-47 by rancher George Alan Kelly, 75, Kino Springs, Jan 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #3 *Arrest*, 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 73, Katie Kenyon believed to be dead as police charge man, 50 | Daily Mail Online, https://twitter.com/frazeratsky/status/1519607592280117249?t=aZDd-W7NHBbQq6P4Vv6mEQ&s=03, Updates: Man to appear in court charged with murdering missing mum Katie Kenyon, Katie Kenyon murder suspect enters no plea in court over missing mother-of-two | Daily Mail Online, appeared in court earlier charged with murder, Katie Kenyon: New woodland 'prioritised' in missing woman search. On Thursday, forensic searches were focused on a particular area in the Forest of Bowland to determine whether it could be linked to Ms Kenyon's disappearance. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low. 'Took her car to a house and posted her things and vanished! The family continues to be supported by our specially trained officers.". Policearrest a 50-year-old man on suspicion of kidnap and launch an appeal for information or any witnesses. Just reposting this link as noticed this info which I had not seen before. Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. The 33-year-old is believed to have left an address in Burnley before travelling with a man in a. JavaScript is disabled. Missing Burnley mother-of-two Katie Kenyon's phone went dead five hours after she vanished on Friday morning - as a friend revealed 'she wouldn't have left her kids'. Her family have also said she appears to have posted some items through a letterbox of an address on the street. JavaScript is disabled. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The police did not hold back in there did taste for Andrew and comments of how horrific this crime was, one of the worst ever Lancashire Constabulary have ever dealt with. 'As we know you all want to help, this would be the most appreciated way. 'I don't know Katie that well, but she's all about her two kids.'. Her family, who have said her disappearance is out of character, are being supported by specially trained officers. This is the chilling moment a killer builder collapsed beside the shallow woodland grave where he had buried his ex-girlfriend after murdering her with an axe. AZ - Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, allegedly shot and killed with an AK-47 by rancher George Alan Kelly, 75, Kino Springs, Jan 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #3 *Arrest*, 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 73, Missing woman, 33, last seen with man in a van 'left her belongings in her car' before vanishing | Daily Mail Online, Katie Kenyon has been missing for three days, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping her. You are using an out of date browser. She made some stupid decisions but she had a beautiful soul. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Scores of officers are now scouring the 3,000-acre Gisburn Forest in the Ribble Valley, some 23 miles from Todmorden Road, in Ms Kenyon's home town of Burnley, where she was last seen parking her white Ford Fiesta at 9.15am on Friday, before getting into a silver van with an unknown man around 15 minutes later. That is a decent sentence - I was worried he would only get 20+. Katie Kenyon was last seen on Friday Credit: PA A friend told of her loved one's torment as Katie, 33, vanished after she got into a Ford Transit van - with police fearing she is dead. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. "I am keeping an open mind about what has happened to her but my concern obviously grows as time goes by. I don't really understand what it means that she. Lancashire Police found the body on Friday night while searching in the Forest of Bowland. 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