SCHOOLGIRL MURDERED 22 YEARS AGO:
GAGGED, HANDCUFFED & BEATEN TO DEATH
have been completed, but that does not mean that the case has been closed. “This murder inquiry will be subject to future review and any intelligence received will be assessed and investigated accordingly. “We are still looking for that one call from someone who may well be wrestling with their conscience and debating whether to call the police. “This may be due to misplaced loyalty, or they may think they will be treated criminally if they only come forward at this late stage. “Let me be very clear, our priority is to apprehend a child murderer. If you think you know something, be brave and please pick up the phone. “We would like to especially praise the bravery of the Bushell family, who have acted with great dignity throughout the review and indeed over the last 20 years. “We’re extremely disappointed that despite a huge response from the public we cannot bring some form of justice to the Bushell HOPING FOR JUSTICE: Older brother Tim family and, most importantly, for Kate herself.”
The charity Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information received through them that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder.
But even that didn’t manage to snare the killer.
Tim Bushell, Kate’s older brother, appealed to anyone who may still be withholding information to speak out.
“The 20 years of dedication, professionalism and effort put in by the police to try to solve Kate’s murder is staggering,” he said.
“I have been left humbled by the support and good wishes from friends, family and the wider community.
I personally thank everyone who contacted the police to give additional information, as well as the tireless efforts put in by current and retired members of Devon and Cornwall Police.
“My parents and I still hope that someone will come forward and that justice will be served.
“Again, we would please urge anyone who is in the position, but for whatever reason wasn’t before, to come forward and contact the police.” DOG WALK: Reconstruction of events prior to the murder of Kate HAUNTED: Kate’s parents Jerry and Suzanne