Further human remains found in Boscombe murder investigation
There's a renewed appeal for information after a discovery in Boscombe Chine Gardens
Last updated 7th Sep 2023
Detectives behind a murder investigation in Bournemouth are issuing a renewed appeal following a further reported discovery of human remains.
The investigation was initially launched at the Manor Steps zig zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive on Saturday 26th August 2023.
The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth.
Two people – 38-year-old Debbie Ann Pereira and 48-year-old Benjamin Lee Atkins, both of Bournemouth – have been charged with murder and have appeared in court.
They are next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 20th October 2023.
Detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) now tell us further human remains were found in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens, near to Boscombe Pier at around 10.45am today (Wednesday 6th September).
A police cordon has been put in place as investigative work has been carried out.
Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, said:
“While we have yet to formally identify the latest remains discovered, at this time we do believe this is linked to our ongoing investigation and the family of Simon Shotton has been updated. Our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.
“It is important that as part of our ongoing investigation, we speak to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens between Friday 18 August and Friday 1 September 2023. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has seen somebody in possession of a black suitcase acting suspiciously in the vicinity.
“Information can be uploaded through our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal for this case.
“I would again like to thank members of the community in Boscombe for their continued patience and understanding while this latest cordon is in place.”
If you can help police with information, you can upload it to Dorset Police's Major Incident Public Portal. . |newtab)
You can also call 101, quoting reference number 55230135228, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.