COLD CASE Cold Case Crack: Jennifer Kiely’s 2005 Eastbourne Murder Solved by DNA

Sussex Police have finally identified the killer behind the brutal 2005 murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne — thanks to a breakthrough in DNA technology. The catch? The suspect died back in 2014.

Victim Found Stabbed and Burned on Holywell Seafront

Jennifer, 35, was found with multiple stab wounds inside a seafront shelter at Holywell in January 2005. Horrifically, her body had also been set on fire. Police launched extensive inquiries at the time, arresting two suspects. But both were released due to lack of evidence.

Forensics and Familial DNA Finally Pinpoint the Killer

Over the years, detectives relentlessly pursued new leads, analysing discarded cigarette butts and other forensic clues from the scene.