Forensic review of the murder of Sandra Phillips

South Wales Police is carrying out a forensic review of the murder of Sandra Phillips in Swansea in 1985.

Sandra Phillips was killed while working in a sex shop in Dillwyn Street in the city centre on June 14. Her body was found at 1.45pm.

An extensive re-investigation of the murder got underway in 2004 but all lines of enquiry were exhausted.

Now, just over 40 years since her death, a new forensic review is being carried out with a number of exhibits submitted for forensic testing.

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Lamerton, head of the South Wales Police review unit, said:

“South Wales Police has had considerable success with cold cases, being one of the first forces in the country to set up a review team in 1999 to conduct cold case reviews.

“We hope that the outcome of the forensic review will give us the opportunity to bring justice for Sandra’s family who we have informed of this new work.

“Even though four decades have passed, I appeal to anyone who has any information about Sandra’s death to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact South Wales Police quoting 2300205091

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