Lindsay Birbeck - Missing

This missing person story popped up on a couple of UK youtube channels.. as a plea for infomation after Lindsay missing for a few days.




Following the story, the search failed to find any trace after more than a week. There was an appeal by a friend for Linsay to make contact... assuming that Lindsay had voluntarily left (was still alive) but today I see reports of "an object" found are likely actually a BODY found in or near a cemetery. We await more details from police

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Just before body found... police announced they had traced a "potential witness" seen on CCTV at about same time Lindsay went missing.

As police are saying publicly.....This could be a genuine "just a witness"... or perhaps a "person of interest"?

Police identify potential witness in missing Lindsay Birbeck search



...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... g-16813443

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Updates: Police close Accrington Cemetery

https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... t-16814961


there have been no updates since 5:20 PM (4 hours ago)


22:54
Police confirm they have found the body of a woman


Police believe body to be that of Lindsay Birbeck
Lancashire Constabulary has confirmed they believe the body to be that of Lindsay Birbeck. Her family have been informed.
A murder investigation is underway.

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More updates...

https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... k-16814961

CONFIRMED - Identity of dead body is Lindsay Birbeck

Police confirm cause of death after post-mortem
Lindsay died as a result of compression of the neck. - STRANGLED

Police release image of suspect in Lindsay Birbeck murder investigation
The man is pictured pulling a blue wheelie bin - similar to the one found near to where Lindsay's body was discovered



https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... y-16824830

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This case has alarming echoes of Philip Chism case..
(Ref: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=1658 )

Student (maybe) murdering teacher and transporting body in Wheelie bin

The Chism case involved rape and savage sexual violation (possibly after death as well as while alive)

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Lindsay Birbeck murder investigation: 16-year-old arrested by police
ByLuke Beardsworth, Editor of Lancs.Live
27 AUG 2019

Lancashire Constabulary has this evening (August 27) arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of the murder of Lindsay Birbeck.

The teenager, from Accrington, was arrested following an appeal for information made earlier today. He remains in custody at this time.

Lindsay’s family have been told of this latest development.

Det Supt Andy Cribbin, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “The response to our earlier appeal has been absolutely overwhelming and I would like to thank everyone who has come forward with information.

“While we have made an arrest our enquiries are very much continuing and I would continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward, however I would urge people not to speculate and to be mindful of the comments they make, especially on social media, as this causes distress to the family and could impact on our investigation.”

Earlier today, police confirmed that the body found at Accrington Cemetery at the weekend is that of missing teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck.

...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... t-16825551

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Police granted extra time to question Lindsay Birbeck murder suspect
A 16-year-old boy remains in custody
ByOlivia BaronLive News Reporter
10:51, 29 AUG 2019

A 16-year-old boy who has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of Lindsay Birbeck remains in custody.

Lancashire Constabulary has confirmed to LancsLive today (August 29) that his custody period has been extended.

The teenager was arrested on Tuesday evening (August 27) following an appeal for information.

Police have asked the public not to speculate regarding the incident and we would encourage the public to heed that request.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Constabulary said: "He is still in custody.

"We arrested him on Tuesday (August 27) and the custody period has been extended."

Police are able to hold a person, upon application, for up to 96 hours if they are suspected of a serious crime.

...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... n-16832229

Update
Detectives have now confirmed that they have until 8.50pm on Saturday (August 31) to hold the suspect.
At that point, police will need to either charge or release the suspect, as that will 96 hours since the initial arrest on Tuesday (August 27).

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Lindsay Birbeck murder investigation: 16-year-old boy charged with murder
He will now appear in court on Monday morning
By Luke Beardsworth, Editor of Lancs.Live
17:25, 31 AUG 2019

Lancashire Constabulary has today charged a 16-year-old boy with the murder of Lindsay Birbeck.

The youth from Accrington, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning (September 2).


...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... d-16846032

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Lindsay Birbeck church service attended by more than 100 mourners who light candles in her memory
A book of condolence has been opened at St Margaret’s church in Hapton - it will remain there for several weeks to allow the community to pay tribute

By Ian Hughes and Rachel Smith, Court reporter
21:25, 1 SEP 2019Updated22:33, 1 SEP 2019

Rev Mark Jones, the vicar of St Margaret’s, led the prayers with the Bishop of Burnley Philip North also addressing the packed church.

...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... d-16849862

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Mother of teenage murder suspect, 16, SOBS as he appears in court for first time over killing of mother-of-two teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck, 47, who was found dead in cemetery

• The suspect spoke today only to confirm his name, date of birth and address
  
• Remanded in custody until he goes before crown court appearance tomorrow
  
• Ms Birbeck's body found last Saturday at Accrington Cemetery in Lancashire

By Rory Tingle For Mailonline
Published: 21:16 AEST, 2 September 2019 | Updated: 22:32 AEST, 2 September 2019


An officer uses a black sheet to hide the identity
of the underage suspect as he arrives at court.

The mother of a 16-year-old murder suspect sobbed as he appeared in court today accused of killing of a mother-of-two found strangled at a cemetery.

The youth, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, stood before magistrates in Blackburn accused of murdering teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck, 47.

The boy's weeping mother sat with his father in front of the glass dock as the youngster was led up in handcuffs, before looking up at him and smiling during the hearing.

A dock officer released the cuffs and flanked him as the boy gave his name, date of birth and address to the court.

The boy, wearing a white shirt, nodded when asked if his nationality was British.

His tearful mother frequently looked back at her son during the 20-minute hearing and nervously smiled at him on occasion.

The teenager is alleged to have murdered Mrs Birbeck between August 12 and August 24.

...more at link
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... rbeck.html

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Lindsay Birbeck murder trial date set - and when teenager will enter his plea
A trial date, and a date for a plea to be entered, has been set

By Rachel Smith, Court reporter
11:11, 3 SEP 2019

A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of mum-of-two Lindsay Birbeck.

The 16-year-old, who can not be identified, appeared on video link at Preston Crown Court.

During the 25 minute hearing, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, age and nationality and that he could hear what was happening.

He has not yet entered any plea.

The Honorary Recorder of Preston Judge Mark Brown said the case was 'an extremely important and serious one'.

Lindsay’s body was found in Accrington Cemetery on August 24, 12 days after Lindsay was reported missing from her home in Huncoat.

A post-mortem revealed she had been strangled.

The teenager will be brought to court on December 13 when he will be asked to enter a plea.

A trial date has been set for February 25.

....more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... e-16857241

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Lindsay Birbeck murder trial: Why we can't name defendant and why it will be in February

A 16-year-old boy appeared at Preston Crown Court and will stand trial in February

ByRachel SmithCourt reporter
3 SEP 2019

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Lindsay Birbeck.

The teenager can’t be named for legal reasons and will not stand trial until February next year.

We’re being asked a lot of questions by people who want justice for Lindsay.

We have aimed to answer some of those questions for you below.

...more at link
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... t-16861131

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