Woman’s ‘unintended bathtub electrocution’ many years in the past now regarded as homicide
Rhonda Anderson, 29, died from an electrocution in the bath at her home in Northampton in 2000 – a coroner at the time ruled her death as accidental but now new details have emerged
Detectives have opened a murder inquiry into the death of a woman who died a quarter of a century ago in her bathroom. Rhonda Anderson, 29, perished from electrocution in her bath at her residence in Hembury Place in Northampton on July 8, 2000.
At the time, a coroner determined her death was accidental after a radio tumbled into the water. However, officers now believe she may have been murdered after new information came to light, reports the Mirror.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: “New information has come to light this summer which has prompted us to re-examine what happened to Rhonda, and a formal murder investigation is now under way.”
Investigators from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team are reviewing the cold case and authorities are appealing to anyone with pertinent details, or who was acquainted with Rhonda during that period, to come forward.
Relatives of Rhonda, who was employed at a pub and a jewellery shop, are receiving support from officers following notification of the renewed investigation, according to the force.
Detective Chief Inspector Torie Harrison commented: “A significant amount of time has passed since Rhonda’s death, but I am hopeful that anyone who may have any information about her life or what may have happened to her will still have clear memories they can share with us.
“It doesn’t matter how insignificant you think the information you recollect is, we want to hear from you as we explore the circumstances of what happened.”
She added: “This development has obviously come as a huge shock for Rhonda’s family who are being supported by specially-trained officers and have asked for privacy at this difficult time.”
Anyone with information about Rhonda or what may have happened to her is urged to call 101 quoting crime number 25000536509.
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