THE family of a missing mum have spoken of their devastation after a man was charged with her murder. Lancashire Police said in a statement: "We can now sadly confirm that the body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon. "Our thoughts remain with Katie's family and loved ones at this difficult time. Missing Burnley mother-of-two Katie Kenyon's phone went dead five hours after she vanished on Friday morning - as a friend revealed 'she wouldn't have left her kids'. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. He said that as a result of police inquiries, a man has been arrested "who is known to Katie". I am surprised. www.lancs.live Last edited: Nov 16, 2022 Alyce Well-Known Member Joined Aug 19, 2012 Messages 11,947 Reaction score 42,989 Nov 16, 2022 #383 She. Scores of officers have been seen scouring the 3,000-acre Gisburn Forest, some 23 miles from Todmorden Road in Ms Kenyon's hometown, where she was last seen parking her white Ford Fiesta at 9.15am on Friday. At 2pm her Samsung mobile phone goes dead, sparking concern. Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen at 9.30am on Friday leaving a home in Burnley, Lancashire, with It is believed she travelled in a Ford Transit van which left Burnley towards the Bolton by Bowland area in the Ribble Valley. This seems weird. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Officers are following a number of lines of inquiry as searches are underway in the rural area with assistance from firefighters and mountain rescue team members. Katie is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, with shoulder length blond hair, and was last seen wearing a blue cardigan, light blue and white top, black leggings and flip flops. After denying the charge for months, Andrew Burfield has confessed to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Katie Kenyon. Searches are continuing in rural woodland for a missing woman believed to have been kidnapped. Katie was beautiful and silly. I have read over the msgs katie sent to her kids and she doesnt even spell like that or speak like that which is what the kids have also said! I cant believe that this evil man thought he would get away with this , with such a web of lies . Katie Kenyon was last seen on Friday Credit: PA A friend told of her loved one's torment as Katie, 33, vanished after she got into a Ford Transit van - with police fearing she is dead. Facebook gives people the power to. Katie Kenyon believed to be dead as police charge man, 50 | Daily Mail Online Last edited: Apr 27, 2022 BabaVanga Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2021 Messages 121 Reaction score 796 Apr 28, 2022 #88 MsMiniSleuth said: It wasn't a mail box - or postbox as we call them here - it was through the letterbox at an 'address'. 'I think she worked part-time, based on the uniform she wore I would guess as a care worker or something like that.'. Scores of officers are now scouring the 3,000-acre Gisburn Forest in the Ribble Valley, some 23 miles from Todmorden Road, in Ms Kenyon's home town of Burnley, where she was last seen parking her white Ford Fiesta at 9.15am on Friday, before getting into a silver van with an unknown man around 15 minutes later. More than 60 specialist search officers from four police forces have been scouring land looking for her. JavaScript is disabled. Searches had previously been held in Gisburn Forest in the Ribble Valley, with more than 60 specialist officers from four police forces scouring the dense woodland. Gary Brooks from Lancashire Police said he was 'grateful to colleagues from Merseyside and North Wales, and other emergency service partners who are offering assistance in the these complex and wide-scale searches'. Fire and rescue are also helping with the search which is expected to last until at least Friday. A message to Burfield - Hey Andy I want you to know I'm truly sorry for everything and where we are especially my behaviour towards you. Good to see such a large sentence. Detectives disclose the suspect, 50, is someone known to Katie and they get a further 36-hours to question him. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This is from yesterday's reporting, I don't remember it being mentioned in the live blogs. Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. It has been confirmed that the body found in a woodland area is in fact missing Katie Kenyon. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Read more:Man arrested as police search for missing woman Katie Kenyon. Even tho Im sure he knew his cards were dealt . She loved the outdoors and she loved people. Police are "increasingly concerned" about a Lancashire woman's whereabouts after a man was arrested in connection to her disappearance. Detectives released a picture of the silver Ford Transit on Monday, and are now testing the vehicle after it was driven back to the spot on Friday. View the profiles of professionals named "Katie Kenyon" on LinkedIn. I'm disgusted with mysef and how I treated you throughout our relationship, Will you look after my kids? I looked at length on Facebook yesterday, but couldn't find anything. What's happened" [.] Tim Storrie KC, defending Burfield, has told the judge that the 51-year-old would like to be re-arraigned on the charge of murder, The jury has been asked whether they consider Burfield to be guilty, Sentencing is expected to take place at around 10am, Good that Katie's family and friends don't have to sit through more of this trial. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are 30+ professionals named "Katie Kenyon", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Busy week as down south another equally gruesome trial is into its fourth week with a double murder charge. You are using an out of date browser. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You must log in or register to reply here. Katie Kenyon, 33, has not been seen since she got into a silver Ford Transit van on Friday, as cops have arrested a man, 50, on suspicion of kidnap. More than 200 people gathered in her home town of Padiham in Lancashire today to pay . The incident - which Lancashire Police have been told about - happened in 2021 but was not reported at the time. Following a police search of Gisburn . Andrew Burfield, 50, of Todmorden Road, Burnley, has been charged with Ms Kenyon's murder. Any donations will be truly, gratefully received. Good sentence, happy with that, so he'd be 82/83 if ever released? "We have significant police resources committed to finding Katie. He came to his senses because someone told him to and deserves nothing more than the highest punishment. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Why on earth did he sit down to indicate where the body was? The court has heard from Katie's sister n behalf of the family. I would surmise it was his house. Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. Thursday 28 April 2022 10:50, UK Katie Kenyon went missing on Friday morning Why you can trust Sky News 'We are doing all we can to try and find her and I would appeal to anyone who has any information, however insignificant you may think it is, to come forward and contact us. Please leave it to us.'. I don't think that would have much effect. The 33-year-old is believed to have left an address in Burnley before travelling with a man in a. A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend sent messages from her phone to her children just hours after killing her. Andrew Burfield, 50, appeared by videolink from HMP Preston for a court hearing charged with the murder of Miss Kenyon, 33, who vanished seven days ago after being seen getting into a van in Burnley, Lancashire. The dense greenery and woodland make it difficult and slow progress for police trying to find any trace of Katie, Forensic officers have been searching a house on Todmorden Road in Burnley for clues after Katie got into a van there, Katie was last seen getting into this transit van on Friday morning with an as-yet unknown man before going missing, This is the fifth day Katie has been missing after she vanished on Friday morning in Burnley and police need more clues, Forensic teams outside the address on Todmorden Road in Burnley where Katie vanished just after 9.30am on Friday morning, Ex-actor who said 'Accrington Stanley, who are they?' Either way, pretty soon they are going to have to either release or charge. Katie has not been seen since and police have arrested a 50-year-old man from Burnley in connection with her disappearance. This is the chilling moment a killer builder collapsed beside the shallow woodland grave where he had buried his ex-girlfriend after murdering her with an axe. - Techno Trenz, Desperate search continues for Katie Kenyon missing since Friday, Kidnap suspect known to missing Katie Kenyon, say police, https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020119P01-PO1, Lancashire Constabulary - Do you recognise this van? A 50-year-old man, whom she knew, was arrested on suspicion of her kidnap on Sunday, and remains in custody while he is quizzed by detectives. On 22 April you caried out a planned and savage attack striking at least 12 heavy blows with an axe. AZ - Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, allegedly shot and killed with an AK-47 by rancher George Alan Kelly, 75, Kino Springs, Jan 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #3 *Arrest*, 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 73, Andrew Burfield may never be released from prison after murdering Katie Kenyon, Lancashire Constabulary - Man jailed for life for murder of Katie Kenyon, Moment killer builder, 51, collapses at shallow woodland grave, https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=pfbid0wnr4Jw8cwE8GmoBFh1okLZw2qZgJs8y3MYeiJ9inkkSKBLNi5aa7QE33ePLPFbCxl&id=100064698606332. After the murder you returned to your home and carried out your planned defence. Longer than Wayne Couzens. Jenny I know your worried and upset but you really cant be throwing accusations at me like that, I had all that last night with Anthony and Sarah I thought we might work together on this thats why I give you my number. Published: 10:47 GMT, 29 April 2022 | Updated: 15:59 GMT, 29 April 2022. You pretended Katie had gone away. Every Christmas, birthday and holiday will be scarred by Katie's absence. Follow. 'Stay classy planet Earth': Dermot Murnaghan signs off from Sky News, Huge urgent police search for missing baby of Constance Marten, Moment man casually executes homeless man on St Louis sidewalk, John Fury tells Jake Paul to honor his bet with Tommy, Moment notorious prisoner Charles Bronson dances naked outside cell, Ukrainian soliders 'will never stop' protecting Bakhmut, Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, CCTV cameras capture shocking moment moped and train almost collide, Jurors visit Murdaugh's estate where wife and son were killed, Police cars in an area of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire this afternoon as the search for the body of Katie Kenyon continues. Katie Kenyon was last seen on the morning of 22 April, Police and mountain rescue teams searched parts of Gisburn Forest on Wednesday, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A body found by police searching for a woman who went missing more than a week ago has been confirmed as Katie Kenyon. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. You must log in or register to reply here. The search for missing 33-year-old Katie Kenyon concludes at Gisburn Forest last night with officers toiling to bring her home. I need to get help. Did they find evidence of demise in the van? The 33-year-old's Samsung handset stopped ringing just after 2pm after she got into a silver Ford Transit with a man earlier that morning just after 9pm. 'As we know you all want to help, this would be the most appreciated way. Judge Simon Medland QC told the defendant: 'The trial then is 14th of November of this year. I'm so glad the police got him and saw through the lies. Ms Kenyon, from Padiham, Burnley, was last seen at around 9.30am last Friday when it is thought she travelled in a Ford Transit van which left the town towards the Bolton-by-Bowland area of. 'Did you see a woman matching Katie's description, either alone or with a man? 'I would especially like to hear from anyone who was in Bolton by Bowland or the surrounding area and saw anything suspicious to get in touch. Thank you. Frazer Maude (@frazeratsky) tweeted at 10:20 am on Thu, Apr 28, 2022: I wonder if she arranged to meet him with a view to sort something out once and for all and he didnt like what he heard? We know you're all behind us.'. Katie Kenyon, a 33-year-old mother of two, was last seen getting into a Ford Transit van in Burnley on . Police officers, who have said they believe she is dead, are searching a forest in Lancashire with dogs and drones. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Andrew Burfield, her ex-boyfriend, will today (November 17) be sentenced for her murder. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Biden stumbles on the Air Force One stairs AGAIN, In full: Sunak and Starmer clash over Northern Ireland during PMQs, Terrifying moment a base jumper in Utah overestimates landing, Australian TV host brutally calls out Harry and Meghan, Jeremy Vine sparks debate with 'maniac' biking video, Trans woman demands abortion in 05 episode of South Park, Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner appear on BBC Breakfast in matching looks. The profound loss you have caused them all will never be erased. Police say the van travelled to the village of Bolton by Bowland, 17 miles north from Burnley, and just seven miles to the south of the beauty spot where they are now searching. I wonder if this is an ex partner, and whether there had been any ongoing issues around parental control. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I don't think I can recall a case where the defendant pleaded guilty after the trial had started - at least not one that I was following. And a coward for the same reason. 'Katie's family are aware of the development, although at this early stage it is too soon to say if the find is linked to her disappearance, and we would urge people not to speculate on social media as this could cause the family additional distress. The 33-year-old was seen on Friday in Burnley, Lancashire, getting. A body has been found by police searching for a woman who went missing more than a week ago. View the profiles of people named Katie Kenyon. Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden pressures France and Germany Do not sell or share my personal information. Sorry I couldn't tell you about it. Doesnt Couzens have a whole life tariff? Lets hope he will never be allowed out. She was maybe ignoring contact. A team of specialist search officers from four police forces and sniffer dogs scoured a beauty spot on Tuesday, Specialist emergency teams search an area of Gisburn Forest in the Ribble Valley on Tuesday for mother Miss Kenyon. We have not been able to know what happened to Katie till now because we have had to be witnesses in the trial. Katie Kenyon, who was last seen getting into a van with a man, has been missing for nearly a week. Poor Katie never stood a chance. I simply cannot wrap my head around how EVIL this creature is. Forces from across the north west have been drafted in to help search the vast woodland in a bid to locate Katie. 573.438.4982; Teacher Login; souvenir shop budapest. www.lancs.live Alyce Well-Known Member Joined Aug 19, 2012 Messages 11,948 Reaction score 43,003 Nov 17, 2022 #422 That is a decent sentence - I was worried he would only get 20+ S StillDiggin Police said a woman matching Ms Kenyon's description left an address on Todmorden Road in Burnley with a man on Friday morning and travelled in a silver Ford Transit, registration MT57 FLC, to the Bolton by Bowland area of north Lancashire. We will miss her and never forget her loss. You must log in or register to reply here. Lancashire constabulary said a postmortem examination found that she had died. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? 'I don't know Katie that well, but she's all about her two kids.'. Sister Sarah Kenyon posted a photograph of herself with Katie and wrote: 'Missing you so much!' 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Have to admit I was intrigued to find out what kind of explanation he could possibly make of "accidentally" causing all those injuries, but it's far better for her family that it doesn't continue any longer, glad he admitted it and I hope he gets a very long sentence! You must log in or register to reply here. Lancashire Police said the search was continuing but due to information provided by a member of the public regarding the sighting of a silver Transit van, they are now prioritising a particular area in the forest for additional search and forensic scrutiny. We sensed Burfield was behind it. You are using an out of date browser. Yesterday lunchtime, two blue forensic tents were put up in Gisburn Forest as the search continued. Video of him leaving court, face covered. We knew we needed to be strong as a family to get justice for Katie. So so happy that he's quit the lies and that Katies loved ones don't have to endure any more of this. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Some interesting comments from the sister about what Andrew has admitted 2. A body found in a Lancashire forest has been identified as missing 33-year-old Katie Kenyon, police have confirmed. Speaking outside Burnley Police Station, Detective Superintendent Gary Brooks said: "Katie is still missing and we are increasingly concerned about her whereabouts. Andrew Burfield, 51, changed his plea to admit the murder of mother-of-two Katie Kenyon, 33, on the third day of his trial. Shehas been missing since Friday, April 22, with Lancashire Police increasingly concerned for her after the 'out of character' disappearance. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Typically the structures can be used to protect forensic evidence, but may also be staked out to provide cover for equipment. Websleuths YouTube Livestream and Websleuths.com can only keep going with your kind and generous donations. AZ - Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, allegedly shot and killed with an AK-47 by rancher George Alan Kelly, 75, Kino Springs, Jan 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn (found deceased), Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #3 *Arrest*, 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 73, Missing woman, 33, last seen with man in a van 'left her belongings in her car' before vanishing | Daily Mail Online, Katie Kenyon has been missing for three days, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping her. Feigning some sort of emotional collapse? Anyone with information should call Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log 800 of April 24th or contact them through the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020119P01-PO1. Her family have revealed she left her belongings inside her vehicle, with her sister posting on Facebook that 'nothing adds up' about her disappearance on Saturday.