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On 5 October 1979, taxi driver John Armstrong, often known as Jack, made what would be his final radio call confirming he had picked up a passenger from a pub. Hours later, his taxi was discovered with bloodstains on Treoes Lane, near Bridgend’s Waterton industrial estate. After a thorough search, his body was found three days later, 11 miles away on Cowbridge Common.
Despite the extensive investigative efforts that followed, which included hundreds of witness statements, the person responsible for Armstrong’s murder was never identified. Over the years, police have revisited the case multiple times, including appeals in 2003 and 2020, both aiming to gather new information or leads that could unlock the mystery of his death.
Armstrong’s last fare was reportedly picked up in Fairwater, Cardiff, and police have since re-examined evidence and interviewed witnesses again as part of the ongoing review. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies emphasized the emotional toll on Armstrong’s family, noting that his daughter Jean passed away without ever seeing justice served. He said, “Despite the passage of time since Mr Armstrong’s death, we remain as committed as ever to bring justice for Jack and his family.” Davies appealed to anyone who might know the identity of the killer to come forward, highlighting the burden carried by the perpetrator if still alive.
In the 2020 appeal, there was hope that improvements in forensic technology might help uncover new avenues of inquiry. At that time, Detective Chief Inspector Patrick Catto remarked that it was “likely” someone was aware of who committed the crime but had remained silent. He added, “Keeping such a secret will have been a heavy burden – it’s time to do the right thing.” Police continue to hold out hope that justice can eventually be achieved nearly five decades on
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