1995 Murder of Baby April in Ashford
Cold case investigation into 1995 murder of baby in Ashford
Details of Incident
Kent Police is using the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the body of a baby in Ashford to appeal for any information from the public.
The newborn child, who was named 'Baby April' by investigators, was found dead at Singleton Lake on 3 April 1995. Police believe she died of asphyxiation due to being found with a pair tights fastened around her neck and tissue stuffed in her mouth.
Baby April weighed 7lbs and her date of birth was estimated to have been between 25 March and 3 April 1995, the week before she was found dead. Her body had been wrapped in a Kleenex tissue bag inside a Motaworld bag.
An extensive murder investigation took place following the discovery of her body, but detectives were unable to identify her parents or any relatives.
In May 2011, police exhumed her body at Bybrook Cemetery in order to get a full DNA profile. She was then laid to rest again at the cemetery.
Sadly, the newer DNA sample did not lead to any major breakthrough in the investigation and the murder remains unsolved.
Thirty years on, Kent Police is now carrying out a review of the case, assisted by developments in DNA profiling and forensic science.
At the same time, officers are appealing to anyone who may have information about the case to come forward.
Contact Information
Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01622 652006, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or complete this online form.