Fears killer may strike once more after mother-of-three murdered in her own residence | EUROtoday

The daughter of a medical researcher murdered 30 years in the past has launched an attraction for info to assist carry her mom’s killer to justice, fearing they could strike once more.

Janet Brown, a 51-year-old mother-of-three, was discovered lifeless in her Buckinghamshire residence on April 10, 1995. She had been bludgeoned to loss of life.

Discovered on the foot of the steps, bare, gagged, and handcuffed, detectives have dominated out a sexual motive. Despite the home being searched, nothing was stolen.

Thames Valley Police possess a DNA pattern from the scene, believed to belong to the assassin. However, it has not matched anybody on the police database, leaving the case unsolved for 3 many years

More than 1,000 males have been screened and eradicated from the inquiry by the investigation staff.

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Mrs Brown’s oldest daughter, Zara Harden, stated it was “baffling” why anybody would goal their residence and her 5ft 4in mom, who was alone and “defenceless” that evening.

She stated: “Ultimately her killer, or killers, have so far gotten away with it.

“We want to see them prosecuted, and not to have somebody who is extremely dangerous still be out there on the loose, who could commit other crimes and against other women or other people.

“We just want to stop it happening again.”

On the evening she was killed, former midwife Mrs Brown, who was working as a researcher on the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, was residence alone.

Her older kids Zara and Benedict, then 22 and 21, have been dwelling away, whereas her youngest daughter Roxanne, 17, had gone out to rejoice with a pal who had handed their driving check, and her husband Dr Grahaem Brown was in Switzerland working.

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The killer initially tried to chop a gap within the glass of a double-glazed patio door earlier than smashing his means in. It is believed Mrs Brown was killed between 8.15pm and 10.15pm that evening.

Her physique was discovered the next morning by a builder and his son who have been on account of perform work on the home.

Ms Harden stated: “Somebody must know something because there would have been a lot of blood.

“She was handcuffed and beaten badly, literally bludgeoned to death.

“It doesn’t matter if a person didn’t come forward at the time.

“It’s not too late.”

The head of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Investigation Review Team, Peter Beirne, stated: “I still believe there are people who have information or suspicions about this vicious murder.

“I would urge anyone with names of people they think could be linked to Janet’s murder or anyone with information to make contact with the police or Crimestoppers.

“Do you have a friend or loved one who acts strangely when this case is mentioned in the news, or someone who is obsessed with this investigation?

“Any information whatsoever could help my team to finally solve this murder for Janet’s family.

“We have a DNA profile that was left at the scene. It does not belong to the family, and we believe it could be a vital piece of evidence linking the killer to the scene.

“If you have suspicions, it is very easy for our team to trace and request a DNA sample from the person you suspect, or a relative of theirs if they have perhaps passed away or have emigrated.”

A reward of £20,000 is on supply for info given to Crimestoppers that results in the arrest and conviction of the killer.

Anyone with info can contact police on-line or by calling 101, quoting reference 695 (4/8); or to stay nameless Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or on-line.