SYP - MURDER OF NORA TAIT
South Yorkshire Police Investigation into the Murder of Nora Tait in 2005. Public appeal for information
Details of Incident
"We want some answers. We want justice for our mum."
Those are the words of Jayne Watson, the daughter of Nora Tait who was brutally murdered in her home in Doncaster exactly 20 years ago today.
Nora, a caring, doting and loving grandmother, was bludgeoned to death in her home in Stone Close Avenue on 12 October 2005.
Her body was discovered by a close friend the following day, with her fish and chip dinner laying untouched on the dining room table.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, who is now the case's senior investigating officer, has reaffirmed the force's belief that the answers as to what happened to Nora and who killed her lie within the local Hexthorpe community.
On the 20th anniversary of her death, he is urging anyone who has information that could help us find Nora's killer to please get in contact with us.
DCI Wood said: "We remain very much committed to finding the person who ended Nora's life and we still believe that those all-important answers lie within the local community.
"We have already pursued 3,000 lines of enquiry and taken 600 witness statements but we are hopeful that there is fresh information out there which could prove to be the missing piece in this 20 year jigsaw.
"Nora's family, friends and loved ones deserve to know what happened to her and for justice to be served. If you have any information which you haven't previously shared then please share it with us.
"Somebody knows what happened to her, and if you do know something and are continuing to carry it with you then please tell the Police.
"It doesn't matter how insignificant it may seem as even the smallest piece of information could prove to be really insightful to our overall investigation.
"Do it for Nora, and do it for her family to get them the closure they so desperately need.
Anyone with information can get in direct contact with the investigative team by clicking the link below.
Contact Information
You can also call us on 101, quoting incident number 199 of 8th October 2025.
We understand that not everyone feels comfortable sharing their personal details and if you wish to report information anonymously you can do so via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the Crimestoppers website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
No-one will know you have contacted them and your details will remain completely confidential.