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07/07/2003
Police to stage reconstruction in Jodi murder appeal
Police investigating the murder of 14-year-old Jodi Jones are to stage a reconstruction of the Scottish teenager’s last known movements.
Jodi's partially clothed body was found by family members in a wooded area near to a path running between the rear of Newbattle High School and Newbattle Road, in Dalkeith, southern Scotland, just before midnight on Monday, 1 June.
The post mortem revealed that she had been viciously attacked with a "knife or similar weapon" and that her assailant had cut her throat.
Detectives who are trying to establish a motive for the murder are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Lothian and Borders Police have released recent photos of the teenager in the hope that someone may come forward with information.
Last week, Detective Inspector Tom Martin, one of the senior officers on the investigation, said: "These photos are more recent ones taken from home movies given to us by Jodi's family and I think they show a picture of what kind of girl Jodie was - a typical teenager, a carefree and happy girl.
"These happy photos show that Jodi loved life, was full of energy and had everything to live for but this was cruelly and viciously taken away from her by her attacker.
"She died in a most brutal attack which has left everyone shocked. We hope these pictures will jog someone's memory about Jodi and help people identify fully with the scale of the tragedy which has devastated her family and left an entire community in a state of shock."
He added: "We are desperately keen for any witnesses who may have seen Jodie around 5pm as she left her home in the Parkhead area. The walk to the beginning of the path at the Easthouses end from her home is about 500 yards so it would not have taken her long to get there but we still have no confirmed sightings of her.
"Anyone who thinks they may have seen Jodie in that brief time is asked to contact us as a matter of urgency."
(SP)
Jodi's partially clothed body was found by family members in a wooded area near to a path running between the rear of Newbattle High School and Newbattle Road, in Dalkeith, southern Scotland, just before midnight on Monday, 1 June.
The post mortem revealed that she had been viciously attacked with a "knife or similar weapon" and that her assailant had cut her throat.
Detectives who are trying to establish a motive for the murder are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Lothian and Borders Police have released recent photos of the teenager in the hope that someone may come forward with information.
Last week, Detective Inspector Tom Martin, one of the senior officers on the investigation, said: "These photos are more recent ones taken from home movies given to us by Jodi's family and I think they show a picture of what kind of girl Jodie was - a typical teenager, a carefree and happy girl.
"These happy photos show that Jodi loved life, was full of energy and had everything to live for but this was cruelly and viciously taken away from her by her attacker.
"She died in a most brutal attack which has left everyone shocked. We hope these pictures will jog someone's memory about Jodi and help people identify fully with the scale of the tragedy which has devastated her family and left an entire community in a state of shock."
He added: "We are desperately keen for any witnesses who may have seen Jodie around 5pm as she left her home in the Parkhead area. The walk to the beginning of the path at the Easthouses end from her home is about 500 yards so it would not have taken her long to get there but we still have no confirmed sightings of her.
"Anyone who thinks they may have seen Jodie in that brief time is asked to contact us as a matter of urgency."
(SP)
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28 July 2003
Police review Jodi Jones murder probe
An independent team will today begin a review of police investigation into the murder of Scottish teenager Jodi Jones. Fourteen-year-old Jodi's body was found on June 30 in a wooded area near Dalkeith. She had been killed in a "frenzied and vicious attack".
Police review Jodi Jones murder probe
An independent team will today begin a review of police investigation into the murder of Scottish teenager Jodi Jones. Fourteen-year-old Jodi's body was found on June 30 in a wooded area near Dalkeith. She had been killed in a "frenzied and vicious attack".
14 April 2004
Teenager charged over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Jodi Jones in Dalkeith last June. The teenager was arrested this morning by officers from the Lothian and Borders constabulary. The accused is expected to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Teenager charged over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Jodi Jones in Dalkeith last June. The teenager was arrested this morning by officers from the Lothian and Borders constabulary. The accused is expected to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.
14 August 2003
Boyfriend of murdered teen questioned by police
The boyfriend of Jodi Jones – the 14-year-old girl who was murdered in Dalkeith in June – has been questioned by Midlothian Police this morning. Luke Mitchell (15) was at Dalkeith police station until 1.30pm today before being released without charge. Jodi's body was found on June 30 in a wooded area near Dalkeith.
Boyfriend of murdered teen questioned by police
The boyfriend of Jodi Jones – the 14-year-old girl who was murdered in Dalkeith in June – has been questioned by Midlothian Police this morning. Luke Mitchell (15) was at Dalkeith police station until 1.30pm today before being released without charge. Jodi's body was found on June 30 in a wooded area near Dalkeith.
08 July 2004
Teenage boy indicted over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been indicted in connection with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said that the case will call at Edinburgh High Court on August 6, it has been reported today. The youth cannot be named for legal reasons.
Teenage boy indicted over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has been indicted in connection with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said that the case will call at Edinburgh High Court on August 6, it has been reported today. The youth cannot be named for legal reasons.
15 April 2004
Teen in court over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has appeared in court today charged with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The teenager appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court this morning charged with murder and an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made no plea and was remanded to secure accommodation.
Teen in court over Jodi Jones murder
A 15-year-old youth has appeared in court today charged with the murder of Dalkeith schoolgirl Jodi Jones. The teenager appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court this morning charged with murder and an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made no plea and was remanded to secure accommodation.
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