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South Wales Police Launch Forensic Review of 1995 Gurnos Triple Murder

Detectives say advances in forensic technology could unlock new evidence.

Overview

  • Diane Jones, 21, and daughters Shauna, 2, and Sarah-Jane, 13 months, died in a 1995 arson attack on their Gurnos estate home after an accelerant was poured through the letterbox.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies appealed for information, urging anyone with knowledge to contact South Wales Police quoting reference 2200348104 via 101 or [email protected].
  • Two women were convicted of arson in 1997 before those convictions were quashed, including Annette Hewins, who was freed on appeal in 1999 after serving part of a 13-year sentence.
  • Hundreds gathered at the family memorial stone for a balloon release marking 30 years since the deaths, with relatives and neighbors paying tribute.
  • Family members said the lack of justice has devastated them for three decades, with sister Mary Jones urging people to come forward and recalling the deaths of their parents in the years that followed.