The arrest of a 61-year-old man in connection with the death of Lamduan Armitage marks a significant development in a cold case spanning two decades. Ms. Armitage's body was discovered in a Yorkshire Dales stream in 2004, but she remained unidentified until 2019 when her parents saw a news report. A review of the case in 2016 led to new insights, revealing that she had likely been murdered. The investigation involved international communication with her family in Thailand, following COVID-related delays. Community support was crucial for her funeral, and her gravestone bears the title 'The Lady of the Hills.'
A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered by hikers in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004.
Despite being found in 2004, Ms Armitage was only identified 15 years later when her parents recognized her from a news report.
The circumstances of her death remained unclear until a cold case review was initiated in 2016, leading to the conclusion that she had been murdered.
The case highlights the use of scientific advances in solving cold cases, enabling police to gather more information about victims and potential suspects.
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