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Cold Case: Lindsay Rimer Murder

Thirty years after the murder of 13-year-old Lindsay Rimer, police are making a fresh appeal for information about her death.

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What happened to Lindsay Rimer?: Lindsay Rimer, a 13-year-old girl, disappeared after buying cornflakes from a local shop in Hebden Bridge on November 7, 1994. Her body was found five months later in the Rochdale Canal.
What are the police appealing for?: Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle and his team are actively seeking information from three categories of people: those with suspicions about individuals, those in Hebden Bridge at the time, and those potentially involved in the crime.
Who is making an appeal for information?: The appeal for information is threefold, targeting potential witnesses, individuals with changed loyalties, and anyone with knowledge of the events surrounding Lindsay's murder, regardless of their level of direct involvement.
How long ago did Lindsay Rimer disappear?: The police investigation into Lindsay Rimer's murder is still ongoing, 30 years after her disappearance. They are appealing for new information and urging anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward.
What is the current status of the police investigation?: Lindsay's family is pleading for justice and closure, stating that the lack of resolution feels like a life sentence. They are emphasizing the moral responsibility of anyone with information to share it with the authorities.

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