New cash reward for information in unsolved Conwy murder case

New cash reward for information in unsolved Conwy murder case

A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information related to the suspected murder of a man whose remains were found over a decade ago in a remote forest. In November 2015, campers discovered part of the man’s skull in Clocaenog Forest, located in Conwy county, which led police to uncover his skeleton. Despite thorough investigations and widespread appeals, his identity remains unknown.

The body was found near Pentrellyncymer, close to Cerrigydrudion, by two brothers who were camping in the area prior to the Wales Rally GB, an international motor racing event. Subsequent testing suggested the man’s remains had been in the forest for several years, potentially dating back to around 2004. In an effort to progress the case, police have released facial reconstructions depicting how the man might have looked in his 50s, 60s, and 70s.

According to experts, the deceased man was likely born before 1950 and was of Caucasian descent. It is believed he stood between 5ft 8in (172cm) and 5ft 10.5in (177cm) tall, had a solid build, and suffered from back problems. Forensic analysis determined he died sometime between 2004 and 2011. Notably, he was missing several teeth before his death, and the injuries observed led authorities to treat the case as a homicide.

In 2016, police appealed to the dental community for assistance after identifying that the man had undergone at least two dental procedures, including crown work typically carried out in the UK between 1980 and 2000. Hayley Fry, national manager for Wales at Crimestoppers, emphasized the importance of solving the case, stating, “Someone knows who was responsible for this man’s death. His family and friends, wherever they are, deserve answers and justice.” The reward offered through Crimestoppers will be available for three months to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the individuals involved

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