New CCTV images have been released showing a murdered dogwalker moments before she was attacked. Anita Rose, 57, left her home in Brantham, Suffolk, at 5am on July 24 to take her dog Bruce for a walk. She was later found unconscious with traumatic head injuries near a railway line and tragically died four days later at Addenbrookes Hospital. Police have now revealed new CCTV footage of Anita on the morning she was attacked, wearing a pink Regatta Calderdale II jacket that is still missing.
Crimestoppers has announced a reward of £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death. On BBC’s Crimewatch, Anita’s daughter Gemma Cox made her first public statement since the incident, expressing the family’s grief and the need for justice. Gemma emotionally shared, “We haven’t got our mum and our mum isn’t here to look after us anymore. My mum is going to miss out on birthdays, the birth of her grandson, and my brother’s wedding next year. We need to find the person who did this to my mum. They need to face justice.”
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Connick has urged anyone with information to come forward to assist the investigation. He highlighted the significance of the distinctive jacket Anita was wearing, which was not found at the scene. The investigation is exploring all possible motives for the attack, with no indication of sexual assault. A potential witness from the CCTV footage on the morning of the attack remains unidentified, and police are keen to locate him as he could provide valuable information.
Anita’s tragic death has left her family seeking closure and answers. The community is urged to support the investigation by sharing any relevant details with the authorities. This heartbreaking case has prompted a nationwide appeal for information to ensure that those responsible for the heinous crime are held accountable.