Yahoo News 12 months of hell: Family's desperate appeal to find killer who stabbed 21-year-old to death a year ago
The family of a man who was stabbed to death over a year ago have launched a fresh appeal to find his killer.
Dwayne Forrester, then 21, was found suffering from stab wounds in Pitsea, Essex, at 8.45pm on 7 July 2018, but later died in hospital from his injuries.
But following the arrest of five people, all of whom have been released under investigation, Mr Forrester’s family have appealed for new information.
The man’s brother, Alton, told how the last 12 months have been “hell” for the family as the search for the killer continues.
He said: "The last year has been horrific. Some of us are still in therapy now. It’s been full of tears and heartache.
"The times when you do feel something it’s actually a bit of a blessing because you actually feel something but, to be honest, it’s that absence of feeling that is the scariest part, it’s that shock.
"The body hasn’t quite recovered from the shock of what’s happened.”
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In August 2018, CCTV footage was released last month showing Mr Forrester walking just minutes before the attack.
Detective Sergeant James Holmes, from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime unit, said: “Dwayne’s family have been through absolute hell over the last year and all they want is the answers to what happened to Dwayne and why.
“We’ve carried out a thorough investigation over the last 12 months and our enquiries have progressed well but we still need that vital piece of information which can help bring justice.
“To those who know what happened to Dwayne – please examine your conscience. You can see and hear the anguish his family are experiencing.
“You may not have felt you could come forward at the time of Dwayne’s death but a lot changes in a year. Allegiances change, loyalties change, and now is an opportunity to put this situation right.
“If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to the police you can contact Crimestoppers 100 percent anonymously.
“It’s really important we get justice for Dwayne and his family and if you’re the person who can help do that – I, and they, NEED you to come forward.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 1418 of 7 July 2018 or email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
