Woman Missing Since December Now at Centre of Murder Probe

Maureen Gitau, 24, vanished without a trace after leaving her SE8 home on 5 December last year. Her family reported her missing five days later, on 10 December, sparking a desperate search.

Man Charged With Murder

On Sunday, 2 January, detectives charged 54-year-old Mark Moodie from Nightingale Place, SE18, with Maureen’s murder. He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 3 January.

Police and Family Plea for Information

Maureen’s family is devastated and receiving specialist support. Meanwhile, police urge anyone who saw Maureen in the Deptford area on 5 December or holds any info to come forward.

  • Contact police on 101 with any details.
  • Or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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Topics :Crime

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