Cold Cases in United Kingdom
ColdCaseIndex documents 25 cold cases in United Kingdom, spanning 1966–2023. 4 of these cases remain fully unsolved. Each case page includes documented details, status, and information on how to submit a tip.
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Brianna Ghey
Sixteen-year-old transgender girl Brianna Ghey was murdered in a park in Warrington by two 15-year-olds. The killers had planned the attack for weeks. Both received life sentences.
Constance Marten & Mark Gordon
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went on the run across England after their newborn baby died. The baby's body was found in a bag in Brighton. Both were convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence.
David Carrick Victims
Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offenses including 24 rapes against 12 women over 17 years. He used his status as a police officer to prey on victims.
Lucy Letby Victims
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. She was sentenced to whole-life imprisonment.
Lucy Letby Victims
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital. She received a whole-life order.
Nicola Bulley
Nicola Bulley vanished while walking her dog by the River Wyre in Lancashire, England. Her body was found in the river three weeks later. The case drew massive attention and amateur sleuthing.
Natalie McNally
Natalie McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was stabbed to death in her home in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Stephen McCullagh was convicted of her murder.
Sarah Everard
Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens while walking home in south London. Couzens received a whole-life sentence.
Sarah Everard (Wayne Couzens)
Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens kidnapped, raped, and murdered Sarah Everard while she walked home in London. He used his police credentials to make a false arrest. Sentenced to whole life.
Yorkshire Ripper (death)
Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper who murdered 13 women in northern England, died of COVID-19 in prison in November 2020 after refusing treatment. He had served 39 years.
Sergei & Yulia Skripal Poisoning
Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England. Both survived. Russian GRU officers were identified as suspects.
Stephen Port Victims
Serial killer Stephen Port drugged and raped young men using GHB, killing four in Barking, East London. Police initially failed to link the deaths despite bodies being found in similar locations.
Liam Fee
Two-year-old Liam Fee was murdered by his mother Rachel and her partner Nyomi Fee in Glenrothes, Scotland. He had suffered prolonged abuse. They also abused two other children.
Joanna Dennehy Victims
Joanna Dennehy murdered three men and stabbed two others in Peterborough and Hereford. She is one of only three women in the UK to receive a whole-life order.
April Jones
Five-year-old April Jones was abducted and murdered in Machynlleth, Wales by Mark Bridger. Only small bone fragments were ever recovered. Bridger was sentenced to whole life.
Daniel Pelka
Four-year-old Daniel Pelka was starved and beaten to death by his mother and stepfather in Coventry, England. He had been so hungry he stole food from bins at school. Multiple agencies failed to protect him.
Alexander Litvinenko
Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium-210 in London. A British inquiry concluded Russian President Putin probably approved the operation. Two suspects were identified.
Peter Tobin Victims
Serial killer Peter Tobin murdered at least three young women. Bodies of two early victims were found under his former home 17 years after they disappeared. Tobin died in prison in 2022.
Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman
Ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were murdered by school caretaker Ian Huntley in Soham, Cambridgeshire. The case led to major reforms in criminal record checks for people working with children.
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.
Fred & Rose West Victims
Fred and Rose West murdered at least 12 young women at their home at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester. Victims were buried in the garden and cellar. Fred hanged himself before trial; Rose was convicted.
Trevaline Evans
Antiques dealer Trevaline Evans vanished from her shop in Llangollen, Wales, leaving a 'Back in 2 minutes' sign on the door. She was never seen again.
Daniel Morgan
Private investigator Daniel Morgan was murdered with an axe in a pub car park in Sydenham, London. Five police investigations failed to bring anyone to justice, with police corruption impeding the case.
Suzy Lamplugh (suspect)
Estate agent Suzy Lamplugh vanished after leaving to meet a client named 'Mr. Kipper' in London. Serial killer John Cannan is the prime suspect but has never been charged. Suzy was declared dead in 1994.
Moors Murders Victims
Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children in Manchester, England, burying some on Saddleworth Moor. Keith Bennett's body has never been found. The case remains one of Britain's most notorious.