Dena Dean
Fifteen-year-old Dena Dean was found stabbed to death in a park in Tamworth, England on her way to school. Despite extensive investigation, her killer has never been identified.
On February 5, 2001, fifteen-year-old Dena Dean was found stabbed in Wigginton Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. She had been walking through the park on her way to school.
Dena had been stabbed multiple times. Despite hundreds of witnesses being in the area at the time, no one reported seeing the attack.
Staffordshire Police launched a massive investigation, interviewing thousands of people and conducting extensive forensic analysis. DNA evidence was recovered but has not led to a match.
The case remains open. Police have issued periodic appeals for information and conducted cold case reviews. No suspect has ever been publicly identified.
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