Shooting of Joanne Penney: Sixth person charged

 

A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green.

The 40-year-old died on Sunday March 9 after being shot in Llys Illtyd. 

Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, has been charged with murder.

The 32-year-old was arrested on Friday evening (March 14) in the Suffolk area.

He is due to appear at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday, March 17).

Joanne’s family has been updated, and they continue to be supported by family liaison officers.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ceri Hughes said:

“Our team of detectives and specialist staff are continuing to piece together the circumstances behind Joanne’s tragic death and I would still urge anyone who has information, either about her death or what happened at the property in Llys Illtyd on Sunday evening, to come forward – the smallest piece of information could be of vital importance.
“I would like to thank the local community for their support of the investigation so far and to everyone who has spoken to us and provided information.”

Anybody with information or footage, such as CCTV or dashcam, can submit it online: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C03-PO1

Alternatively, please contact us by one of the following means, quoting occurrence number 2500075709:

• Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
• Online https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• Call 101

*Always call 999 in an emergency*

Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information