New investigation into case of the Blackpool schoolgirl who vanished without a trace
An academic will lead a fresh investigation into the unsolved case of a teenage girl, according to reports. Charlene Downes went missing in 2003 and, presumed murdered, her body has never been found, The Mirror reports.
Two men were charged, one with murder and one with helping to dispose of Charlene's body. A jury failed to reach verdicts following the 2007 trial at Preston Crown Court and a retrial was also dropped because of a flawed investigation. The police watchdog found the investigation was 'handled unprofessionally' and was plagued by a 'catalogue of errors' which undermined the court case.
"Our aims are to call on the government to launch a Public Enquiry into the shocking failings in Charlene's case. Re-investigate Charlene's case in hope of finding new information that may finally help solve the 20 year mystery. A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "This is nothing to do with us. Our investigation remains open and anyone with information can contact us, by calling 101." A £100,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the conviction of Charlene’s killer.
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