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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Body is found in search for missing woman, 34, who vanished more than a month ago - as police make arrests in murder probe
A body has been found in the search for a missing woman who vanished in Coventry after visiting a food bank. Reanne Coulson, 34, disappeared in May and police were called after she failed to make contact with her family on June 17, her birthday. She was last seen on May 21 leaving a food bank on Raglan Street, in the centre of Coventry. investigating officers from West Midlands Police looking for the woman found a body in Binley Woods, a town on the outskirts on Coventry, on Friday. Though formal identification is yet to happen, Reanne's family have been informed. The force said that 42-year-old Mohammed Durnion has been charged with murder, following his arrest, in connection with her disappearance. Another man, 38-year-old Adam Moore, has been charged with assisting an offender. Both men are set to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on June 28. Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the force's major crime unit, said: 'We've been focussed on doing all we can to find Reanne and our thoughts remain with her family at this deeply distressing time. 'While formal identification still needs to take place we do believe it is Reanne. 'We've charged a man with murder, and another for assisting an offender, but our enquiries to establish exactly what happened and why are ongoing. 'We'll continue to update and support Reanne's family.' It comes just days after Reanne's mother Lynne Sparks issued a new appeal to find her daughter. She said: 'Is there anybody out there that knows anything about Reanne's disappearance? 'From one parent to another, you can only imagine how I'm feeling. Please come forward to give our family some closure. I just want my baby back.' Reanne's twin sister Kirsten added: 'If you were in Vauxhall Street on May 21 or 22 for whatever reason, if you know anything about my sister's disappearance, please let the police know. 'Just pick up the phone no matter how small it is. Anything is better than nothing. Your information might just help us to find her. 'We are all worried sick about her. Words can't describe the pain we are all feeling. Our family are desperate. We need answers. Please help us get Reanne back.' Police have viewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses as part of the investigation.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Woman assaulted after road accident dies
A woman who was attacked following a road crash in Leicester has died, police have said. Officers were called to reports a BMW had overturned on Aylestone Road, near to the junction with Welford Road, at about 17:30 BST on Tuesday. The driver was seen to leave the vehicle and then assaulted the woman in the street, police said. A 23-year-old man detained nearby has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim, a woman in her 50s, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham but died on Thursday afternoon. The suspect was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply, assault of an emergency worker, dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drugs and failing to provide a specimen. Det Insp Emma Matts said: "This woman was sadly subjected to a serious assault and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Her family and close friends have remained at her bedside, and tragically she died this afternoon. "Since the incident, a dedicated team of detectives has worked tirelessly pursuing all lines of inquiry to establish the full circumstances around what happened. Those inquiries will very much continue as we now move the incident to a murder investigation. "I would like to thank those members of the public who have contacted with information about what they saw. "But I would also still like to appeal to anyone who saw anything connected to this incident or filmed any footage - whether that was of the vehicle being driven beforehand through the city centre, the collision itself or the assault – and hasn't spoken to officers to please get in touch." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Police
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
College athlete's Pokémon Go murder gets fresh look after FBI releases suspect sketch
Nearly a decade after a college baseball player was murdered, federal investigators have announced a new development they hope could help find the killer. On Tuesday, federal investigators released a new sketch of a second person believed to be involved in the killing of Calvin Riley. Riley, 20, a rising baseball prospect for the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, was gunned down at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on the evening of Aug. 6, 2016, while he was playing Pokémon Go with a friend. Riley and a friend were walking near the end of the promenade when Riley was struck by a bullet that had a north-to-northwest trajectory, according to the FBI. At the time of the homicide, the agency said two people were identified as being in the area. A male suspect is believed to be the driver of the vehicle parked in the area of the crime, and he was accompanied by a blonde female, approximately 20 to 30 years old. There was an additional male seen recording video at the crime scene. Authorities identified two suspicious vehicles: a 2015 white Hyundai Sonata and a dark-colored Audi A3 wagon. Both vehicles arrived together shortly before the killing and departed together immediately after the killing, the FBI said. After the murder in 2016, police released a sketch of one person believed to have been connected to the case. A family friend previously told KTVU that Riley and his friend had noticed someone watching from the top of the hill overlooking the park, but it was dark, and they were focused on their phones and playing the Pokémon game instead. The motivation for the killing was unclear. Investigators said there was no confrontation or exchange between the men, and Riley's wallet and phone were untouched. "This has ripped my family apart," Sean Riley, Calvin's father, said at the time, according to KTVU. "I miss my family. I miss him. I miss it all." He told the outlet Tuesday he hopes this new information "marks a turning point in the case" and praised the FBI for continuing to try to bring justice for his son's death. "I think they've, they've done an outstanding job," Riley said, acknowledging agents had been working tirelessly on the case. "It's been a lot. I mean, it has been nine years." Calvin Riley, originally from Boston, was a standout pitcher who dreamed of playing for the Red Sox and was also a fan of the San Francisco Giants, according to KTVU. "There's not a day, hour, minute or second that we don't think about you and the great memories that you left us with. Calvin, we promise you that we will find this person and bring them to justice. Cal we love you and miss you so much. Until we all meet again!!!" the family wrote in a post on a Facebook page dedicated to bringing justice to Riley. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to identifying and establishing probable cause to arrest the individual(s) responsible for Calvin Riley's murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Woman assaulted after Leicester road accident dies
A woman who was attacked following a road crash in Leicester has died, police have were called to reports a BMW had overturned on Aylestone Road, near to the junction with Welford Road, at about 17:30 BST on driver was seen to leave the vehicle and then assaulted the woman in the street, police said.A 23-year-old man detained nearby has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim, a woman in her 50s, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham but died on Thursday suspect was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply, assault of an emergency worker, dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drugs and failing to provide a specimen. Det Insp Emma Matts said: "This woman was sadly subjected to a serious assault and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Her family and close friends have remained at her bedside, and tragically she died this afternoon."Since the incident, a dedicated team of detectives has worked tirelessly pursuing all lines of inquiry to establish the full circumstances around what happened. Those inquiries will very much continue as we now move the incident to a murder investigation."I would like to thank those members of the public who have contacted with information about what they saw."But I would also still like to appeal to anyone who saw anything connected to this incident or filmed any footage - whether that was of the vehicle being driven beforehand through the city centre, the collision itself or the assault – and hasn't spoken to officers to please get in touch."
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
‘I just want my baby back': Mother issues heartfelt plea for missing daughter
The mother of a missing woman thought to have been murdered has pleaded 'I just want my baby back' as the police search intensifies. It comes as police revealed a third man had been arrested as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Reanne Coulson and searches for her begin to focus on a new location. Reanne Coulson, 34, from Coventry, was last seen in Raglan Street when she was captured on CCTV visiting a food bank on 21 May. West Midland's Police said a 38-year-old was detained just before 4pm yesterday in the Coventry area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and remains in custody. Police have until Friday evening to charge or release another 42-year-old man who was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of Reanne's murder. A man, aged 53, who was previously arrested in connection with her disappearance, has been released on bail while the investigation continues. Ms Coulson's mother Lynne Sparkes has issued a new appeal as the search for her daughter intensifies. She said: 'Is there anybody out there that knows anything about Reanne's disappearance? 'From one parent to another, you can only imagine how I'm feeling. 'Please come forward to give our family some closure. I just want my baby back.' Officers and police dogs are searching Binley Woods, near Coventry, as well as other areas neighbouring Warwickshire. West Midland's Police said they are 'working round the clock' to locate Reanne and have viewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses as part of the investigation. Reanne's twin sister Kirsten added: 'If you were in Vauxhall Street on the 21 or 22 May for whatever reason, if you know anything about my sister's disappearance, please let the police know. 'Just pick up the phone no matter how small it is. Anything is better than nothing. Your information might just help us to find her. 'We are all worried sick about her. Words can't describe the pain we are all feeling. Our family are desperate. We need answers. Please help us get Reanne back.' Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from our Major Crime Unit, said: 'We are continuing to work flat out to find Reanne, and get the answers that her family so desperately need. 'I believe people in the Coventry area know what has happened to her. It may be that they are reluctant to come forward with information, but it's vital that they do. 'Reanne is so loved by her family. Please do the right thing and help us find her, for their sake.'
