Police are currently conducting an extensive search for the body of Jason Martin-Smith, who disappeared in Hastings in August 2001 at the age of 28. Mr Martin-Smith’s case was recently re-opened due to a “viable” tip-off, and authorities have been searching in woodland for any signs of his remains.
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Despite the fact that Mark Searle was convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 29 years for Mr Martin-Smith’s murder, his body has never been found. Detective Inspector Simon Dunn, the senior investigating officer, has expressed hope that this new search will finally provide closure for the victim’s family.
