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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Who was Ken Brown? Wealthy businessman shot at point blank range on his farm
KEN Brown was shot to death in Leicestershire during the summer of 1994. Here we take a look at what happened more than three decades ago in this shocking unsolved murder. 3 Ken Brown was shot at point-blank range on his farm on August 25, 1994 Credit: BBC 3 Despite numerous appeals and a cash reward being offered for information, the crime remains unsolved Credit: YouTube On the evening of August 25, 1994, Ken Brown, then aged 56, was tending to his chickens and geese at his £750,000 rural home located on the edge of Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire. Despite having recently installed extra security measures due to concerns about safety, he was shot at point-blank range outside his isolated farmhouse. Ken was discovered dead in his chicken coop, the victim of a single, close-range gunshot wound. The murder took place at dusk, when he was carrying out his everyday evening routine. read more on true crime The isolated nature of the property and lack of witnesses coming forward made the investigation particularly challenging for police. Recluse Ken's neighbours reportedly said he lived reclusively. Some even believed he had been living in fear before his death, which may have been why he Because of his financial success — the victim co-owned a chain of pubs, restaurants and hotels — possible motives including robbery or a personal vendetta were considered by investigators. Most read in The Sun But there was no immediate proof of theft and the murder weapon was never recovered. The lack of forensic evidence and absence of a clear motive hindered police progress. In The Footsteps Of Killers probes Suzy Lamplugh's murder The case became one of Leicestershire's most notorious unsolved crimes, drawing significant media attention and public interest. Extensive investigation The police investigation was extensive; there were numerous appeals – including one on Crimewatch – and a cash reward was offered for information. In 2004, Det Ch Insp Jim Donaghy said he believed somebody in Barrow could hold clues to unravelling the case. He said: "People do talk, especially if they feel the attention is going off and the police are losing interest. "That will never happen in this case. We constantly review these sorts of inquiries, murders and homicides. 3 Prof David Wilson and Emilia Fox investigate the crime on In the Footsteps of Killers Credit: Channel 4 "So if anyone has any more information I would ask them to come forward, pass that to me and let us be the judge of that and assess." Anyone with information should contact Leicestershire Police or ring Crimestoppers. Despite these efforts, Ken's killers have never been found. In the Footsteps of Killers Series three, episode four of the Channel 4 true crime docuseries investigates the killing of Ken Brown. Presented by Silent Witness star Each episode sees the presenters travel to the scene of a cold case, re-examine evidence, interview witnesses and attempt to uncover new leads using the latest forensic science and criminological research. The episode of In the Footsteps of Killers examining the murder of Ken Brown airs on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Who was Ken Brown? Wealthy businessman shot at point blank range on his farm
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KEN Brown was shot to death in Leicestershire during the summer of 1994. Here we take a look at what happened more than three decades ago in this shocking unsolved murder. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ken Brown was shot at point-blank range on his farm on August 25, 1994 Credit: BBC 3 Despite numerous appeals and a cash reward being offered for information, the crime remains unsolved Credit: YouTube On the evening of August 25, 1994, Ken Brown, then aged 56, was tending to his chickens and geese at his £750,000 rural home located on the edge of Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire. Despite having recently installed extra security measures due to concerns about safety, he was shot at point-blank range outside his isolated farmhouse. Ken was discovered dead in his chicken coop, the victim of a single, close-range gunshot wound. The murder took place at dusk, when he was carrying out his everyday evening routine. The isolated nature of the property and lack of witnesses coming forward made the investigation particularly challenging for police. Recluse Ken's neighbours reportedly said he lived reclusively. Some even believed he had been living in fear before his death, which may have been why he beefed up his home security system. Because of his financial success — the victim co-owned a chain of pubs, restaurants and hotels — possible motives including robbery or a personal vendetta were considered by investigators. But there was no immediate proof of theft and the murder weapon was never recovered. The lack of forensic evidence and absence of a clear motive hindered police progress. In The Footsteps Of Killers probes Suzy Lamplugh's murder The case became one of Leicestershire's most notorious unsolved crimes, drawing significant media attention and public interest. Extensive investigation The police investigation was extensive; there were numerous appeals – including one on Crimewatch – and a cash reward was offered for information. In 2004, Det Ch Insp Jim Donaghy said he believed somebody in Barrow could hold clues to unravelling the case. He said: "People do talk, especially if they feel the attention is going off and the police are losing interest. "That will never happen in this case. We constantly review these sorts of inquiries, murders and homicides. 3 Prof David Wilson and Emilia Fox investigate the crime on In the Footsteps of Killers Credit: Channel 4 "So if anyone has any more information I would ask them to come forward, pass that to me and let us be the judge of that and assess." Anyone with information should contact Leicestershire Police or ring Crimestoppers. Despite these efforts, Ken's killers have never been found. In the Footsteps of Killers Series three, episode four of the Channel 4 true crime docuseries investigates the killing of Ken Brown. Presented by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson, the programme investigates unsolved British murders, using a hybrid of documentary and drama techniques. Each episode sees the presenters travel to the scene of a cold case, re-examine evidence, interview witnesses and attempt to uncover new leads using the latest forensic science and criminological research. The episode of In the Footsteps of Killers examining the murder of Ken Brown airs on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Who was Ken Brown? Wealthy businessman shot at point blank range on his farm
KEN Brown was shot to death in Leicestershire during the summer of 1994. Here we take a look at what happened more than three decades ago in this shocking unsolved murder. 3 3 On the evening of August 25, 1994, Ken Brown, then aged 56, was tending to his chickens and geese at his £750,000 rural home located on the edge of Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire. Despite having recently installed extra security measures due to concerns about safety, he was shot at point-blank range outside his isolated farmhouse. Ken was discovered dead in his chicken coop, the victim of a single, close-range gunshot wound. The murder took place at dusk, when he was carrying out his everyday evening routine. The isolated nature of the property and lack of witnesses coming forward made the investigation particularly challenging for police. Recluse Ken's neighbours reportedly said he lived reclusively. Some even believed he had been living in fear before his death, which may have been why he beefed up his home security system. Because of his financial success — the victim co-owned a chain of pubs, restaurants and hotels — possible motives including robbery or a personal vendetta were considered by investigators. But there was no immediate proof of theft and the murder weapon was never recovered. The lack of forensic evidence and absence of a clear motive hindered police progress. The case became one of Leicestershire's most notorious unsolved crimes, drawing significant media attention and public interest. Extensive investigation The police investigation was extensive; there were numerous appeals – including one on Crimewatch – and a cash reward was offered for information. In 2004, Det Ch Insp Jim Donaghy said he believed somebody in Barrow could hold clues to unravelling the case. He said: "People do talk, especially if they feel the attention is going off and the police are losing interest. "That will never happen in this case. We constantly review these sorts of inquiries, murders and homicides. 3 "So if anyone has any more information I would ask them to come forward, pass that to me and let us be the judge of that and assess." Anyone with information should contact Leicestershire Police or ring Crimestoppers. Despite these efforts, Ken's killers have never been found. In the Footsteps of Killers Series three, episode four of the Channel 4 true crime docuseries investigates the killing of Ken Brown. Presented by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson, the programme investigates unsolved British murders, using a hybrid of documentary and drama techniques. Each episode sees the presenters travel to the scene of a cold case, re-examine evidence, interview witnesses and attempt to uncover new leads using the latest forensic science and criminological research. The episode of In the Footsteps of Killers examining the murder of Ken Brown airs on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals rookies visit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Bengals rookies visit Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Cincinnati Bengals rookies visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base this week around OTAs work, stopping at notable locations like the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and Military Working Dog facility. Along the way, the Bengals rookies ran a skills camp for kids and families on base. RELATED: Bengals UDFA is already turning heads at OTAs Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart was one of the players interviewed about the experince by Fox 19's Ken Brown: 'I can't compare my life to them but I know when I was a kid and NFL players would come back and do a camp, I was star-struck and I wanted to be like the NFL player. So, I feel like it could impact their lives in the right direction to accomplish their dreams.' Those Bengals rookies will be with the team next week for mandatory June work before the extended break ahead of training camp next month. RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
The Courier
26-05-2025
- General
- The Courier
New Montrose lifeboat officially named in poignant ceremony
Montrose has officially named its new inshore lifeboat in memory of a lifelong supporter of the charity with a love of the sea. The D-class Margaret Olive arrived on station in January. Margaret Olive has already been launched to eight callouts. It joins the all-weather Shannon-class RNLB Ian Grant Smith at Montrose. On Saturday, the town station staged a service of dedication for the new lifeboat. It saw north-east man Ken Brown officially hand over the craft named in honour of his late wife. Margaret ran a dental practice in Inverurie for almost 30 years. She grew up in Glasgow and met Ken while at Glasgow University. The couple worked in Lancashire for around 10 years before moving to Aberdeenshire in 1981. Margaret's passions included sailing, outdoor adventures and travelling. She was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI. Margaret was always grateful when at sea that its crews were available if required. The weekend ceremony was opened by Mike Neil, chairman of Montrose lifeboat management group. The local crew and community representatives were joined by Jill Hepburn, RNLI head of region for Scotland. The D-class lifeboat is highly manoeuvrable and ideal for operating close to shore in confined locations such as close to cliffs. It has been the charity's workhorse for over 50 years. Montrose RNLI coxswain/mechanic Scott Murray said: 'Today is a special day for all of us here in Montrose as we celebrate our brand new inshore lifeboat, Margaret Olive. 'The RNLI is funded entirely by generous donations from the public. 'We're grateful to Ken Brown for his generous donation in memory of his late wife, Margaret, who loved the sea and supported the RNLI throughout her life. 'We're honoured to have Margaret Olive here with us in Montrose to help us save lives at sea.' The new lifeboat is the latest chapter for one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the British Isles. Montrose was established in 1800. Its first boat was built by Henry Greathead. He was responsible for the design of Original in 1789, the first boat to be built expressly for the purpose of saving life from shipwreck. The current Montrose station was opened in 1989. In 2015, it became the first in Scotland to receive the revolutionary Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat.
