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Murder of Melanie Hall

Appeal for information regarding the murder of Melanie Hall


Appeal for information

Avon and Somerset Police continue to appeal for information relating to the murder of 25-year-old Melanie Hall.

Melanie was last seen at 1.10am on Sunday 9 June 1996, sitting on a stool by the dancefloor in Cadillacs nightclub in Walcot Street, Bath, following a night out with friends.

This is the last confirmed sighting of Melanie alive.

Her remains were found next to the Junction 14 northbound slipway of the M5 near Thornbury on 5 October 2009. She was wrapped in black bin liners, tied with blue polypropylene rope.

Her clothing, jewellery and belongings have never been found.

 

Can you help the investigation team?

•  Were you in Cadillacs nightclub on the evening of Saturday 8 / Sunday 9 June 1996, or do you know someone who was? It was the evening when England drew 1-1 with Switzerland in the opening game of the football Euro ‘96 Championships
•  Did you see Melanie at the club or after the last confirmed sighting of her at 1.10am on Sunday 9 June?
•  Do you have concerns around someone’s behaviour after Melanie disappeared? Do you know someone who reacts differently when they see an appeal about this investigation?
•  Did you see any suspicious activity or a vehicle parked on the northbound Junction 14 slip road of the M5 at Thornbury, in the early hours of Sunday 9 June 1996 or on the days or weeks afterwards?
•  Do you know where Melanie’s clothes are? They include a pale blue silk dress with a round neck, black suede mule shoes with straps across the front and an open toe, size 5 or 6, a cream single-breasted, long-sleeved jacket and a black satchel-type handbag.
•  Also missing are Melanie’s handbag containing cosmetics and a Midland cheque book and bank card, as well as her jewellery including a Next watch with expanding bracelet and silver drop earrings.
•  Melanie was found in black bin liners tied with blue polypropylene rope. Do you know the origin of these items, or anyone who had access to them?

Contact Information

If you would prefer to speak to someone please call 101 and ask for Avon and Somerset Constabulary and say you have information relating to Operation Denmark.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org