Investigation into Disappearance of Fenland Woman Continues

The disappearance of Julie Buckley, a 54-year-old woman from Christchurch, remains a mystery as police continue to search for her. The case has been classified as a "no-body" murder, with police treating her disappearance as having resulted in serious harm. Detectives have been conducting thorough searches of the area, including the water around Bedlam Bridge and Boots Bridge, where human hair was discovered by a fisherman.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police have been searching a residential street in Mallard Way, March, as part of the investigation into Julie Buckley's disappearance.
  • A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed that human hair was discovered by a fisherman in the water around Bedlam Bridge and Boots Bridge.
  • Detective Inspector Rich Scott appeared on BBC's Crimewatch Live programme to appeal for further information, stating that dive teams have been searching the water and a fisherman discovered the human hair.
  • Julie Buckley was last seen on January 28, captured on CCTV at Budgens supermarket in March, and had links to March, Manea, and Chatteris.
  • Karl Hutchings, 47, of Christchurch, has been charged with murder and is due to stand trial at Cambridge Crown Court on August 29.
  • Police have urged people living in the regions to consider whether they have information that could help with their enquiries and contact them if so.

Statistics:

  • January 28: The date Julie Buckley was last seen, captured on CCTV at Budgens supermarket in March.
  • August 29: The date Karl Hutchings is due to stand trial at Cambridge Crown Court.
  • 47: The age of Karl Hutchings, who has been charged with murder.
  • 54: The age of Julie Buckley, who has been missing since January 28.
  • 2 locations: The water around Bedlam Bridge and Boots Bridge, where human hair was discovered by a fisherman.

Sources:

  • Cambridgeshire Constabulary
  • BBC's Crimewatch Live programme
  • Newsquest.co.uk