In a statement, Lancashire police confirmed today that a body found in the Bowland Forest on Friday night was that of Katie Kenyon. The 33-year-old had not appeared since boarding a silver Ford Transit truck at Burnley on Friday, April 22, which then drove 17 miles into the Ribble Valley. Katie Kenyon’s body was found by police in the Forest of Bowland on Friday night, Lancashire police confirmed. Andrew Burfield, 50, was charged with killing Ms. Kenyon earlier this week as police continued to search for her. The mother of two disappeared on Friday, April 22, with police describing her disappearance as extremely “out of character” Her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Burfield, was charged with her murder last week as police conducted extensive searches in the Bowland Forest and Gisburn Forest. Police said yesterday they found a body in the Bowland Forest on Friday night, April 27, believed to be that of a mother of two. Now Lancashire police have confirmed that it is her and an autopsy has shown she died of “head injuries”. “We can now sadly confirm that the body found in the Bowland Forest belongs to Katie Kenyon,” he said. Police were pictured searching the Gisburn Forest in Slaidburn, Lancashire, on Friday, April 29th. Mrs Kenyon’s body was found later that day “Police found Katie on Friday after extensive investigations and she has now been officially identified as the missing mother Padiham, 33 years old. “Our thoughts remain with Katie’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. The family continues to be supported by specially trained officers. “An autopsy-necropsy was performed yesterday by the Ministry of Interior and the cause of death was head injuries. “We would like to thank, once again, all those who helped in the search for Katie. Andrew Berfield, 50, of Todmorden Road in Burnley, has appeared in court on charges of murdering Katie and will stand trial in November.
A court sketch of Andrew Burfield, who is due to stand trial for the murder of Mrs. Kenyon in November Berfield appeared in court on Friday accused of her murder. The 50-year-old appeared at Preston Crown Court via video from HMP Preston, speaking only to confirm his identity. He was remanded in custody pending trial in November. Judge Medland QC set Burfield’s return date to court on Aug. 22 for a hearing to file a complaint and prepare for the trial, Lancashire Live reports. Police spent a week searching desperately for one’s mother, with police focusing their efforts on the Bowland Forest and Gisburn Forest. Police have set up forensic scenes in several areas in an effort to locate her after she went missing last week. Constructions can usually be used to protect forensic evidence, but can also be bet to provide equipment coverage.
More than 60 special police officers from four police forces are scanning the earth in search of it. The hunt was attended by police and firefighters, dog groups, cavalry police, mountain rescue volunteers and drones. Dozens of officers have been seen clearing the 3,000-acre Gisburn Forest, about 23 miles from Todmorden Road in Ms Kenyon’s birthplace. Mrs. Kenyon was spotted getting into a silver Ford Transit truck that was leaving Burnley for Bolton-by-Bowland at around 9.30am. They were spotted exploring an area of ​​the Gisburn forest on Friday, but later turned their attention back to the Forest of Bowland after receiving information about its location.
A silver Ford Transit truck in which police say Mrs. Kenyon boarded on the morning of Friday, April 22 Lancashire police were seen setting up tents in an area of ​​Gisburn Forest as they continued their search Friday. After the body was found on Friday, Detective Gary Brooks, head of the Lancashire Police Main Investigation Unit, said on Saturday: “After extensive police investigation and several days of investigation, I can now unfortunately confirm that I found and right now we think it’s Katie Kenyon. “Katie’s family has been informed and my heart goes out to them right now. We have specially trained officers who support them in this difficult time. “I would like to thank the public and the media for all the help they have given us during a lengthy, complex and very moving investigation, and I would also like to thank both the collaborating services and all the police and staff involved in Katie search. A JustGiving page in her memory has raised more than .000 13,000, with the family on the page thanking the public for their support “Although this is not the conclusion of these quests that any of us would like, I know that the family appreciates these efforts. “Once again, my thoughts today are with Katie’s family and all her loved ones.” A JustGiving page in her memory has so far amassed 4 13,450. A message from the family read: “On Friday, April 22, our heartbreaking nightmare began when Katie was taken away from us by her children and family very early. “We as a family are making this JustGiving page so that Katie has the best mission she deserves for both Katie’s son and daughter and their future to fulfill Katie’s dreams she had planned with her children. “As we all know you want to help, this would be the most appreciated way. Any donations will be truly received, with gratitude. Thank you for all your kind words and support. “We know you are all behind us.”