"There were no signs of forced entry to her home, suggesting she may have known her killer, the force said. Met Police Detectives hope the reward will encourage anyone with information about the 52-year-old's death to come forward, as they "continue to use every means available to catch her killer". Det Con Murray Bannister said: "A full DNA profile was recovered from the scene and we are continuing to explore all opportunities, including advancements in DNA technology."
"Following numerous appeals, detectives have pieced together a picture of the day she died, the force says. Ms Hewer headed back to her flat shortly before 18:00 BST, after doing charity work in Notting Hill. A neighbour reported hearing loud noises or banging coming from her flat between 22:30 and 23.00. At 23:18, a call was made to the emergency services from a phone box on Fulbourne Road by a caller reporting smoke coming from Ms Hewer's home. The caller has never been traced."
A £20,000 reward is offered to help solve the murder of primary school teacher Joy Hewer, who was sexually assaulted, stabbed in the chest and found injured in her sixth-floor flat in St David's Court, Walthamstow on 17 October 1995. Two rooms were deliberately set alight. There were no signs of forced entry, suggesting she may have known her killer. Detectives recovered a full DNA profile and continue to explore advances in DNA technology. Police released CCTV of a man entering the building around 22:30. A neighbour heard loud banging and an untraced caller reported smoke from a nearby phone box.
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