Detective Brian Prickett led the investigation into the murder of Carol Morgan more than 40 years ago. Her husband, Allen Morgan, was always a prime suspect for the homicide, but there was never enough evidence to prove his involvement. Carol Morgan’s murder was “the worst attack I’ve seen on a human being, definitely,” recalled the retired officer. Morgan, 73, was recently convicted of conspiring to murder his wife after a cold-case team discovered a crucial new witness, Jane Bunting. She provided critical testimony that helped convict Morgan.
Upon finding Carol Morgan’s body, Brian Prickett knew it was a deliberate murder. Morgan’s behaviour after the murder, added to the circumstantial evidence against him, pegged him as an arrogant womaniser and became a person of interest. Despite numerous hours spent interviewing him, with the knowledge of his character, arresting him would have had no bearing on their investigation. Instead, he was encouraged to make press appearances and hoped to slip up.
Mr Prickett had shared the frustration of Carol Morgan’s family over the years as the case remained unsolved. The case was a “thorn in the side” as justice had never been served for Carol Morgan’s relatives. He believes that there was nothing that could have been done differently to have anticipated the recent turn that led to Morgan’s conviction and sentencing to life in prison. Although the recent conviction has brought some closure, the actual killer remains unidentified.
While it’s been over 40 years since Carol Morgan’s murder, the police hope that Allen Morgan will provide details helping to identify the actual murderer. Brian Prickett hopes that even at this point, they can bring justice for Carol Morgan’s family. “That person is still out there. We might have suspicions, but that is perhaps for further investigation,” he said
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