Police have arrested a 57-year-old woman on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a baby girl over 40 years ago. In May 1982, a body was found in Northampton, and while the discovery was investigated at the time, nobody was prosecuted. However, new evidence has recently come to light following a cold case review. The woman was interrogated by detectives and then released on bail on Thursday, with inquiries continuing.
The case has been extremely complex due to the passage of time, but Detective Chief Inspector Campbell has thanked all those involved in the long and difficult investigation. Dozens of officers from both Northamptonshire Police and from across the region have dedicated their time to the case. Police have not given any further comment at this stage of the investigation.
It is thought that the woman was questioned following the discovery of new evidence. Even though the death occurred in 1982, the case serves as a reminder that investigations into cold cases can continue for many years and that the police rely on the public to come forward with any new information. Inquiries will continue, and hopefully, there may be some closure for the family following such a long and agonizing wait for justice.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the police to help the investigation, and once again, this highlights the importance of information, regardless of how old the case may be. It is hoped that the arrest of the 57-year-old woman will help bring some sense of justice to the family, but only time will tell as the investigation continues
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