Forensic review could lead to new look at deaths
A FORENSIC review has been launched into the deaths of two siblings at a farmhouse in 1976.
Martha and Griff Thomas died at Ffynnon Samson in the Pembrokeshire community of Llangolman.
An inquest in 1977 found Martha was unlawfully killed, while an open verdict was returned on Griff.
Now, Dyfed-powys Police has said it will look at material held in connection with their deaths.
The work to identify what material remained and the feasibility of further examination, in consultation with forensic scientists, has now been completed, according to the police force.
It has also said that, based on the advice it was given, it is thought modern techniques could be applied to establish if additional evidence is present on a limited number of items that may be relevant to the case.
Detective Superintendent Paul Jones at Dyfed-powys Police said: “Significant developments have been seen in forensic science over the last 40 years which may provide additional information even in cases of this age.
“Whilst the investigation at the time in 1976 was thorough, the forensic science was limited compared with today, and we will explore whether modern techniques can shed further light on the events at Ffynnon Samson in 1976.
“At this stage we don’t know what answers, if any, the forensic review will give us, but I am keeping an open mind. We will continue to keep the family informed of any developments.”