Detectives in Cambridgeshire have revealed new details in the case of missing woman Julie Buckley, confirming that they are now treating it as a ‘no body’ murder investigation. Julie, 54, was last seen on January 28 on CCTV at a Budgens store in March. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information, especially dashcam footage from the evening of January 30 near Bedlam Bridge.
Suspect Charged and Court Proceedings
Police have charged Karl Hutchings, 47, of Hill, Christchurch, near March, with murder. He appeared before Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday and is set to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on Wednesday, February 19. In addition to Hutchings, three other individuals have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Last Known Sighting of Julie Buckley
Julie was last seen on January 28 on CCTV footage at Budgens in March. Since then, there has been no confirmed trace of her. Authorities have been working tirelessly to piece together her movements and determine what happened after her last known sighting.
Suspicious Activity Reported at Bedlam Bridge
As part of their investigation, police are looking into a report of suspicious activity at Bedlam Bridge, located on Sixteen Foot Bank, March. They are appealing for any drivers with dashcams who were in the area between 8 PM and 9 PM on January 30 to check their footage and contact the police if they have any relevant information.
Police Statement and Public Appeal
Detective Inspector Verity McCann, from the Major Crime Unit, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating:
“We are really keen to hear from anyone, particularly drivers with dashcams, who may have driven along that stretch of road or in that general area during those times.
We’re keen to speak with them and get hold of any footage they have, which might assist us with our search. This is a fast-paced investigation, and we are doing all we can to find out what has happened to Julie.”
How to Help the Investigation
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from January 30, particularly near Bedlam Bridge, is urged to contact Cambridgeshire Police immediately. You can do so by calling 101, quoting Op Dragonfish, or asking to speak with DI McCann.
The disappearance of Julie Buckley has now turned into a murder investigation, despite her body not being found. With one suspect charged and three others arrested, police continue to appeal for public assistance, particularly dashcam footage that could provide crucial clues. If you have any information, no matter how small, reach out to authorities to help bring clarity to this tragic case.
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