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Murder Probe Launched Into 2000 Northampton Bath Death After New Information

Detectives are seeking public tips following new information that prompted the review.

Overview

  • Northamptonshire Police announced a formal murder investigation into the 2000 death of Rhonda Anderson, who was found in her bath at her home in Northampton.
  • A coroner’s inquest at the time ruled the death accidental, attributing it to electrocution from a radio falling into the water.
  • Specialist detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team are re-examining the case under the lead of Detective Chief Inspector Torie Harrison.
  • Police urged anyone with information to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and to quote crime reference 25000536509.
  • Anderson’s family is being supported by specially trained officers and has requested privacy as investigators stress that even small memories may be valuable after 25 years.