Couple Charged with Murder After Body Found in Dover Cemetery
A grim discovery in Dover has left a man and woman facing murder charges. On Tuesday 1 October 2019, Kent Police were called to Cowgate Cemetery, Albany Place, at around 7am following the discovery of a body.
Dead Man Identified as Piotr Lacheta
Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where 55-year-old Piotr Lacheta was found with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two suspects were quickly arrested as detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched a murder probe.
Claire Lunn and Justin Burnett Charged
On Thursday 3 October 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised murder charges against Claire Lunn, 47, and Justin Burnett, 37, both of no fixed address. The pair have been remanded in custody and are set to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Friday 4 October.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Moss said: “We are still seeking witnesses and ask anyone with information to come forward as we continue with our enquiries. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those people we have spoken to so far.”
If you have information, call Kent Police on 01303 289600, quoting reference 46/188461/19. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
