Missing woman treated as murder, even without body. Police seek dashcam footage, make arrests linked to case.
Karl Hutchings, 47, faces a murder charge. He appeared in court Monday, and will appear again Wednesday, February 19. His address is Hill, Christchurch, near March.
Three other people were arrested, suspected of helping an offender. Julie, age 54, vanished January 28. CCTV showed her at Budgens in March.
Investigators are looking into activity at Bedlam Bridge, activity they believe is suspicious. Police need drivers who used Sixteen Foot Bank near March’s Bedlam Bridge on January 30, between 8 PM and 9 PM.
Detective Inspector Verity McCann wants to hear from people, especially those with dashcams. Drivers near that area at that time are vital.
Police want footage that might help the search. The investigation moves quickly, and they are working hard to discover what occurred to Julie.
If you have information, contact the police quickly. Call 101 and mention Op Dragonfish or ask to speak with DI McCann.