Detectives renew appeal for information to find the body of Jesse Richards
It has been 13 years since the death of Mr Richards
Last updated 29th Jul 2022
West Mercia Police have today renewed their appeal to find the body of Jesse Richards. It has been 13 years since the death of Mr Richards.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact West Mercia police and help bring closure to Mr Richards family.
Mr Richard was 40 years old at the time of his murder and was killed in Cleeve Prior, Evesham on July 31st, 2009. Police have said the murder was over a drug debt.
Five men were jailed in 2012 over the murder and have collectively been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison, even though his body was never found.
West Mercia police believe Mr Richards body was taken to Warwickshire where it was hidden.
ÂŁ10,000 reward for any information leading to successful recovery
Police are working to recover Mr Richards body. Detective Sergeant Gareth Evans said: ”A number of people responsible for Jesse’s death were convicted of manslaughter however 13 years on, his body has not yet been found.
“Jesse’s mother has lived all this time without being able to lay her son to rest, and she deserves to be given the opportunity to do so.
“We are committed to finding Jesse, and strongly believe that someone out there has information that will help us.
“There is still time to do the right thing and give Jesse’s mother the closure she desperately deserves. The £10,000 reward still remains on offer for information leading to the successful recovery of Jesse’s body.”
Mr Richards mother, Lucy Richard, has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Ms Richard said: ”Some time has now passed since the death of my Jesse, but I still hope that we may one day lay him to rest so that he can finally be at peace. Our family will never forget Jesse, and his loss remains as raw today as it was 13 years ago.
“The main offender prosecuted has recently been released and this has brought the overwhelming feeling of unfairness flooding back, My Jesse will never come back.
“Please, if anyone knows anything, no matter how small it may seem, get in touch with the police and help us to find Jesse.”
If you have any information about the case, please contact West Mercia Police on 101 and ask to speak to DS Gareth Evans or contact him directly on 07977068033.