He spoke only to confirm his name and address in a three-minute hearing, and was told the charge could only be dealt with at crown court. 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. Remember ring your dad or Andy. Detectives continue appeal for information about missing Katie, Kidnap suspect known to missing woman last seen getting into van | ITV News, 'Kidnapped' mum-of-2's family in 'real life nightmare' as cops search woodland, 'Kidnapped' Katie Kenyon was 'living in fear' after tyres were SLASHED | Daily Mail Online, Katie Kenyon: Forest searched in hunt for missing woman. 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 wonder if this is an ex partner, and whether there had been any ongoing issues around parental control. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "I would appeal again for anyone who was in the Bolton by Bowland area on Friday and saw anything suspicious to get in touch, especially if they saw the silver van or Katie alone or in company. I need to get help. You must log in or register to reply here. 'We as family are putting together this JustGiving page for Katie to have the best send-off that Katie deserves & for Katie's son and daughter & their future to fulfil Katie's dreams she had planned with her children. "We have significant police resources committed to finding Katie. HOME; DISTRICT. Katie's family raise the alarm and officially report her disappearance to the police. 2023 BBC. 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. I think I found a LinkedIn but I'm not 100% sure it's her. View the profiles of professionals named "Katie Kenyon" on LinkedIn. Two forensic tents were put up in an area of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire yesterday as the search continued for Miss Kenyon, The blue structures can be used to protect forensic evidence, but may also be staked out to provide cover for equipment, Burfield was covered with a grey top of some sort outside court yesterday, but his nose and part of his face could be seen, Police teams are seen searching areas of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire on Wednesday as they look for Miss Kenyon, Forensics officers are seen at Gisburn Forest in Lancashire on Wednesday afternoon as the search for Miss Kenyon continues. 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. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. She was mum, dad and best friend all in one. Andrew Burfield, her ex-boyfriend, will today (November 17) be sentenced for her murder. The police did not hold back in there did taste for Andrew and comments of how horrific this crime was, one of the worst ever Lancashire Constabulary have ever dealt with. Any donations will be truly, gratefully received. "Still doesnt make sense Andy! I cant carry on like this, need to sort my head out and free my mind. Police are now prioritising an area in the Forest of Bowland as they continue the search. 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'. I wonder what time he returned to that road. 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'. Been off since 2pm yesterday. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Really pleased for Katie's family and friends. Delusional. 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. That is a decent sentence - I was worried he would only get 20+. Websleuths YouTube Livestream and Websleuths.com can only keep going with your kind and generous donations. "Please do come and speak to us even if you think the information you have may not be important.". Came on to catch up with today's reporting, wondered why there was only 2 pages! Christine Marshall, 62, said: 'Once the tyres on her car were slashed. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Police . Don't be mad with me - I am taking the 6k you gave me because I need this to pay for my two week treatment. RIP poor Katie . "We found Katie on Friday following extensive searches and she has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum, 33. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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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, Man claims he accidentally killed woman, jury told - BBC News, Murder accused sent texts to Katie's kids just hours after killing her, GUILTY - UK - Leah Louise Ware (still missing) and Alexandra Morgan - Murder Trial. Kingston K-14 News; Advertisement for Bid Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 'While we have arrested someone in connection with our investigation, I am very much keeping an open mind as to what has happened and I have a team of officers and staff working hard to try and find Katie and return her to her family. Taking into account the many aggravating factors I must increase the sentence. Just know you are the single best thing to ever happen in my life and I cant wait to luv you as a better version of me", "Hey dude, I love you and I'm sorry. Andrew Burfield, 51, changed his plea to admit the murder of mother-of-two Katie Kenyon, 33, on the third day of his trial. Burfield, handcuffed and in a white suit, is seen walking to the grave site and kneels down to show police where he hid the mother's body. Katie Kenyon, who was last seen getting into a van with a man, has been missing for nearly a week. You pleaded guilty to the murder of Katie Kenyon, a 33 year old single mother of two young children, 14 and 12. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I cant believe that this evil man thought he would get away with this , with such a web of lies . 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. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. The hunt involved police and fire service officers, dog teams, mounted police, mountain rescue volunteers and drones. Katie Kenyon, 33, has been missing from her home in Padiham, near Burnley, Lancashire, since the morning of April 22. Thank you. I am surprised. We have not been able to know what happened to Katie till now because we have had to be witnesses in the trial. Longer than Wayne Couzens. 'Very unusual and out of character for Katie. It also makes it sound like he was an accomplice in someone else's crime, rather than the lone perpetrator. Sister Sarah said: "It is now a waiting game, we have done everything we can, searched everywhere, contacted everyone. Put some things in the mail box. could be letters or packages I guess. EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICTURE - Andrew Burfield, 50, spoke only to confirm his identity at Preston Crown Court this morning, A court artist's sketch of Andrew Burfield, 50, appearing by video-link from HMP Preston at Preston Crown Court today, Andrew Burfield, 50, is pictured with his head covered as he arrives at Blackburn Magistrates' Court in Lancashire yesterday, Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen at around 9.30am on Friday when it is thought she travelled in a van which left Burnley, Moment police swooped to arrest Constance Marten's boyfriend, Moment dozens of sharks gather in a feeding frenzy off coast of LA. And a coward for the same reason. Katie drives in her white Ford Fiesta to an address known to her on Todmorden Road, Burnley, and gets into a silver Ford Transit with the registration MT57 FLC at 9.30am. What's he going to say about not immediately phoning 999 - the most obvious response in such a situation? Andrew Burfield,. Did they find evidence of demise in the van? Katie's whereabouts or sightings since then are unknown," Det Supt Brooks said. '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. Sister Sarah Kenyon posted a photograph of herself with Katie and wrote: 'Missing you so much!' A body found by police searching for a woman who went missing more than a week ago has been confirmed as Katie Kenyon. After denying the charge for months, Andrew Burfield has confessed to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Katie Kenyon. Also imo I think he maybe was worried about what further evidence would come to trial (all previous evidence against him was damning for sure ) so he thought if he pleaded guilty he would have less of a sentence . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Speaking outside Burnley Police Station, Detective Superintendent Gary Brooks said: "Katie is still missing and we are increasingly concerned about her whereabouts. Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen getting into a van in Burnley, Lancashire, on Friday morning. PayPal and Venmohttps://paypal.me/websleuths ht. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Katie Kenyon: Man who said axe death was accident admits murder 16 November 2022 Family The mother-of-two's body was discovered by police on 29 April A man who told police he killed a woman. Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen last Friday when it is thought she travelled in a van which left Burnley Andrew Burfield, 50, was charged with mother's murder and appeared at Preston Crown. In the afternoon, police said a member of the public had reported a sighting of the van Ms Kenyon is thought to have travelled in. But couldn't they just meet in a restaurant/cafe in the town centre to talk? Ms Kenyon is described as white and 5ft 9in, with shoulder-length blonde hair. Andrew Burfield, her ex-boyfriend, will today (November 17) be sentenced for her murder. Video of him leaving court, face covered. On 22 April you caried out a planned and savage attack striking at least 12 heavy blows with an axe. Thursday 28 April 2022 10:50, UK Katie Kenyon went missing on Friday morning Why you can trust Sky News Katie's sister Jenny posted online that Katie's phone was no longer working, adding: 'Samsung! The frustration from this has been unbearable. A man has been charged with the murder of missing Katie Kenyon who was last seen getting into a van with a man five days ago. Miss Kenyon's family, who say her disappearance is out of character, are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked for people to say prayers for her safe return. His defence was embarrassing to say the least, multiple strikes to the head clearly not an accident and digging the grave the day before did not look good at all. "We believe he travelled in a vehicle - a silver transit van - with Katie to the area of Bolton by Bowland by Gisburn Forest. Follow. Lets hope he gets the maximum sentence possible and never sees the light of day. Even tho Im sure he knew his cards were dealt . All my thoughts here with no facts to back them up. 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. Can you look after Indi (the dog)", "I love you. Katie Kenyon's body was found in a shallow grave in Gisburn Forest. 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. Officers say they believe a woman matching Katie's description got into the silver van with the man three days ago. Join Facebook to connect with Katie Kenyon and others you may know. Katie Kenyon, 33, has not been seen by her family since last Friday morning, police have said, when a woman matching her description left a property with a man and set off in a van. '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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. 'You could help with that so please do come forward and speak to us as your information could prove crucial.'. We knew immediately something wasn't right. Fire and rescue are also helping with the search which is expected to last until at least Friday. No-one should have to go through it. Police officers, who have said they believe she is dead, are searching a forest in Lancashire with dogs and drones. 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. The family continues to be supported by our specially trained officers.". It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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! I can't believe we have been put through the process of a trial. Tom Ambrose. A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in a forest sent messages from her phone to her children just hours after killing her, and then dumped her bloody flip flops in a bin, a jury has been told. The force said although the woman's identity . You are using an out of date browser. 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?'