A 66-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Patricia Lashley, a mother of seven who disappeared from her flat in Dudley more than 25 years ago.
Details of the Charge
Trevor Dunkley, of no fixed address, was charged in connection with the death of Ms Lashley, who was last seen near her home in Hall Street, Dudley, in September 1998. He was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday, July 13.
Police confirmed that officers are working with Patricia's family and supporting them through this difficult time.
Background of the Victim
Patricia Lashley, known locally as Pat or Jade, was 33 years old when she vanished. She was a mother of seven and had links to London, Newcastle, Wales, and Scotland. She also used the names Vanessa, Tricia, and the surname Bradford.
She moved to Dudley in the mid-1990s and frequented the No Limits club and other pubs in the area. Police believe she and Trevor Dunkley knew one another.
Police Appeal
Detective Inspector Michelle Cordell urged anyone with information to come forward: 'We want to hear from anyone who may have known or remembers meeting Patricia, or Trevor Dunkley. We know she was fairly well known in both Dudley town centre and Oldbury.'
'If anyone remembers anything or thinks they have any information which could help with our enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Even if you already spoke to us at the time Patricia went missing, we still want to hear from you as we gather as much information as we can to help her family find some closure after nearly 30 years.'
Previous Appeals
Last year, police issued an appeal for information when Patricia would have celebrated her 60th birthday. Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log 3984 of July 7.
