New information on murder
POLICE hunting the killer of Exeter schoolgirl Kate Bushell have received more than 40 pieces of new information, following a renewed appeal to mark the 25th anniversary of her murder.
The 14-year-old was killed on Saturday, November 15, 1997, as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home in Exwick. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane. She died from a knife wound to her throat.
In an update yesterday, officers revealed that detectives are working on new lines of enquiry following a renewed appeal which urged anyone with information to break their silence and help to bring Kate’s killer to justice.
Senior Investigating Officer Rob Back said: “The response and the interest from the public has been really good so far, with a number of fresh intelligence reports being reviewed by the crime team. However, we are still appealing for that crucial piece of new information.
“We continue to receive a meaningful public response to appeals about Kate’s callous murder, regardless of how much time has passed, and we are thankful to those who have found the courage to come forward on this anniversary.”