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Woman's Remains Sought 31 Years After Disappearance
15 Sep
Summary
- Police are searching a field for remains of a woman missing since 1995.
- Her ex-boyfriend was convicted of her murder in 1996.
- Blood spots found in the ex-boyfriend's car were key trial evidence.
Investigators in South Yorkshire, England, have initiated a multi-day search operation in a field in Aston, Rotherham. The objective is to locate the remains of Teresa Shephard, who disappeared without a trace in June 1995. She was 26 years old at the time of her disappearance.
Shephard was last seen after telling friends she was meeting someone for a picnic. Her ex-boyfriend, Peter Turner, was subsequently convicted of her murder in 1996 and sentenced to life imprisonment. Crucial evidence presented during his trial by the prosecution included the discovery of Shephard's blood spots within Turner's vehicle.
The South Yorkshire Police have confirmed their presence at the Aston site for the next few days. Shephard's family is aware of the renewed efforts to find her remains and the current police activity.
