Progress Report
Three men were arrested in connection with robbery of a Building Society in East Ham.
There had been no major updates in murder of Hilda Murrell but one line of inquiry had been closed down.
No developments in murder of Elizabeth Sutherland or Veronique Marre disappearance.
A man had been convicted for attempted rape and GBH on a German tourist in the New Forest.
Conman Stuart Alexander/Alexander Hamilton had been arrested after being recognised by a viewer. He had been arrested while the show was still on air and been charged on three counts of obtaining money by deception.
Hastings Fire
Investigating Officer: Bill Clements, Sussex Police
On 3rd February 1985, a fire broke out at the home of the Goble family in Hastings. The fire brigade were called at 3.52am. Neighbours had been able to rescue Robert and Lee Goble but their two children Mary and Robert were trapped in the back bedroom.
Investigations found the fire had been started deliberately. A red van had been seen near the house with an oil can at approximately 1.45am. A man was seen running away from the house shortly before the fire brigade was called. There was also a mysterious man in a white crash helmet who was one of the first on the scene.
Status: Unsolved
Despite numerous appeals for witnesses to come forward, the crime remains unsolved.
Connie Aris, 73, was found battered to death in her home in Cheltenham on 27th February 1985. She had been hit five times with an axe. Jewellery had been stolen from her home.
Horse Tack Theft
£18,000 worth of horse tack was stolen from a saddlers in Dorchester on 17th February 1985.
Status: Unknown
Evelyn Ake Disappearance
Evelyn Ake had been missing from her home in North Yorkshire since 4th January. Her car was parked outside North Allerton train station. Her husband Gordon said he had received two anonymous calls from a woman claiming to know where her his wife is.
Status: Solved
Evelyn Ake had been killed by her husband Gordon during a fight. Gordon had been having an affair and pushed Evelyn during their argument. Evelyn died from her injuries and Gordon Ake burned her body. He was eventually charged by police in June 1985 after they dug up Evelyn's remains on their land.
Gordon Ake pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a three year jail sentence.
James Rae was wanted in connection with the shooting of a man in Andover, who was in critical condition. Rae had been on the run since March.
Wanted by Scotland Yard in connection with a £3million fraud.
Ian Elliott had been missing from his home in Whitfield, Northumberland since 19th December 1983. Police suspect possible foul play.
Worthing Murder Car
Sussex Police were looking to trace a red Ford Sierra car in connection with a murder in Worthing.
This months collection of recovered stolen goods comes from Hertfordshire and Cheshire Police.
Former model and singer Karen Young was now running an Estate Agents in Beaconsfield. On 23rd February 1985, two armed men burst into the office, beating both Karen and her partner Keith Haines repeatedly. They were both hospitalised as a result. The thieves stole diamond rings from Ms Young valued at £250,000. The ring was uninsured and Karen Young was offering a £20,000 reward to catch the thieves.
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