Special report

Molseed murder - the full story

THE full story of Lesley Molseed's murder and the subsequent investigation which spaned over three decades is told here, with a look back thorugh the Observer archives ...

 

An errand to shops was the start of a nightmare

WHAT turned into a 32-year nightmare for the Molseed family began with a Sunday afternoon errand to the shops.

Call of nature sparked off huge hunt for killer

IT WAS a motorist answering the call of nature who ended the three-day search for Lesley Molseed.


 

Appeal rallied residents to cause

THE residents of Turf Hill rallied round to help the police search, led by Mr A Garfield.

Estate stood still for little one's farewell

TURF Hill came to a standstill on Friday 7 November 1975 for the funeral of Lesley Molseed.


 

Stunned family's fury at 'animal'

AS THE police stepped up their efforts to find Lesley’s killer, the Molseed family had to absorb the terrible shock and devastation.

Whirlwind which tore apart cosy family life

THEY could have been any loving mother and devoted son posing for the camera in front of their Rochdale home.


 

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Whirlwind which tore apart cosy family life Quiet start to long ordeal Injections blamed as Stefan is found guilty Trial delays spark anger Mother's undying love paved road back home Good news on the line Sunshine start to a new life Meeting ended years of bitterness
Fate cruelly denied Stefan a happy ending Relentless campaigner became the town's first lady Starting the hunt all over again Duo avoided court date Unlocking the mysteries of a trail gone cold Silent clue that finally made its voice heard Child abuser wrongly thought to be killer Reports from the Molseed murder trial GUILTY - Castree jailed for Lesley murder