Policija će prekinuti istragu o braći i sestrama koji su poginuli u 'krvavom kupku' na farmi.

Police have announced they will conclude their four-year forensic review into the deaths of siblings Martha and Griff Thomas, who were found dead in a farmhouse in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in 1976. The review, which began in October 2022 under the name Operation Hallam, will end without yielding any new conclusions about how the pair died. The bodies of the 73-year-old Griff and 70-year-old Martha, known as Patti, were discovered in the Ffynon Samson farmhouse in December 1976 by postal worker Nigel Rossiter, who noticed signs of smoke and unopened mail. His call to authorities led to the discovery of the two bodies, with Griff showing severe burns and Martha suffering fatal head injuries. The initial police investigation treated the deaths as a possible double murder, but by early 1977, the lead investigator concluded that Griff had likely killed his sister using a kitchen chair before setting fire to the house, in which he later perished. An inquest in 1977 ruled Martha’s death unlawful, while Griff’s cause of death remained undetermined due to the circumstances. Family members, however, have consistently rejected this theory, believing both were victims of foul play. Huw Gibby, a relative of the deceased, expressed deep disappointment and shock upon learning the review had reached its final stage without uncovering fresh evidence. Gibby, who resides in Bristol, stated that the family had waited nearly four years for clarity, only to be told that physical evidence had deteriorated beyond useful analysis. He emphasized that the family strongly believes a miscarriage of justice occurred and wants their version of events to be considered. If the current verdict stands, they may take further legal steps, including appealing to the attorney general and the coroner. Gibby suggested that Martha might have been killed by a third party she knew, someone familiar with the family’s habit of keeping cash at home. He pointed to two untouched cups of tea as potential clues, implying that Martha may have welcomed an intruder into the home. According to a statement released by Dyfed-Powys Police, the review involved extensive efforts, including fingerprint enhancement, DNA inquiries, and a reassessment of blood group data from the original investigation. Despite these measures, the police acknowledged the challenges posed by the age of the evidence. They confirmed that the family had been informed of the findings and the constraints inherent in examining a crime from half a century prior. Communication has now started with the Honorary Coroner to discuss the next steps. The family continues to hold firm to their belief that both individuals were murdered, and they remain hopeful that further action will be taken to ensure justice is served. As the police close the chapter on their forensic review, the community and relatives await any developments that could bring resolution to a case that has lingered in the public consciousness for decades.