Police Launch Murder Probe After Elderly Woman Found Stabbed in Bungalow
Shocking news from Magazine Lane: Police were called to the home of 86-year-old Una Crown after family members and a neighbour discovered her lifeless body on Sunday, 13 January 2013.
Last seen alive just two days earlier on Friday, 11 January, and having spoken on the phone Saturday evening, it was a grim discovery that launched a murder investigation.
Clothes Set on Fire in Attempt to Hide Crime
Una’s clothing had been deliberately set alight, apparently to hide evidence. Thankfully, the fire fizzled out and didn’t spread to the rest of the bungalow.
Initial reports treated the death as unexplained, but a post-mortem revealed she died from stab wounds to her neck and chest.
Crimestoppers Offer £20,000 Reward for Information
Annabelle Goodenough, Crimestoppers South East Regional Manager, said:
“This is a truly awful, shocking and sad case. Our thoughts are very much with Una’s family and friends who remain desperate for answers and justice.
“We believe people know more than they’re saying. Crimestoppers offers a completely anonymous way to speak up with no risk. You won’t be asked for personal details, and calls can’t be traced.
If you know anything, no matter how small, it could lead to justice — and there’s a reward of up to £20,000. Contact Crimestoppers 24/7 on freephone 0800 555 111 or submit an anonymous online tip.”
Police Plea: Community Hold the Key to Justice
Detective Chief Inspector Iain Moor, Major Crime Unit at Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, added:
“A decade on, Una Crown’s killer remains at large. We’ve tried everything, including a Crimewatch appeal and a sizeable reward, but the breakthrough hasn’t come.
“We’re turning the spotlight back on the community. Someone out there holds the answer. Please come forward—even the smallest clue could be vital.”
How to Stay 100% Anonymous and Claim the Reward
- Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity: No personal information is collected, calls aren’t recorded, and IP addresses remain untracked.
- To claim the £20,000 reward, contact Crimestoppers directly—not the police—and request a reward code.
- If using the anonymous online form, use the ‘keeping in contact’ option, log back in after 24 hours for your code, and check back after two months for updates.
- More details on anonymity and claiming the reward are available on the Crimestoppers website.
If you have information, don’t stay silent. Help bring justice for Una Crown.
