Four people have been arrested in connection with a murder which took place 32 years ago, thanks to forensic developments and a detailed review of witness evidence.
Doreen Morris was found dead in her burned-out bungalow on the outskirts of Holyhead in March 1994.
Joseph Carl Westbury was found not guilty of her murder in 1995 – he also denied breaking into the 64-year-old’s property on Mill Lane. He took his own life in May 2016.
The North Wales Police Major Crime Review Team commenced a review of the case in 2024 and as a result of their work four people – a man and three women all from North Wales – were arrested this yesterday (Wednesday, September 2).
Mrs Morris’ family have been informed.
Mark Pierce, Senior Review Officer, said: “Forensic results, combined with a detailed review of witness evidence, have provided grounds to interview four people on suspicion of perverting the course of justice as part of the ongoing review of the case.
“Throughout the review our thoughts have been with Mrs. Morris’ family, and I hope that this case shows that it doesn’t matter how much time has passed we will always seek out new opportunities to get justice for victims and their families.”
Anyone with any information in relation to the case is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101 or alternatively via Crimestoppers quoting Operation Epose, North Wales Police.
