In a shocking twist to one of the UK's most notorious murder cases, the Metropolitan Police have named a new suspect - a man who is no longer alive. The Stephen Lawrence murder case, which has haunted the nation for decades, has taken a chilling turn as the Met Police have identified Matthew White, who died in 2021, as a key suspect.
The revelation has sparked a wave of controversy and raised questions about the Met's crime-solving methods. Critics argue that this could set a dangerous precedent, with the police potentially pinning unsolved murders on individuals who are no longer alive to defend themselves.
The Lawrence case, a racially-motivated attack that took place in 1993, has been a stain on the reputation of the Met Police due to the numerous failings in the initial investigation. The naming of White as a suspect, following a BBC investigation, has added another layer of complexity to this already convoluted case.
While the Met Police have not explicitly stated that they have solved the case by attributing the murder to White, the implications are clear. The fact that a deceased individual has been named as a major suspect raises questions about the fairness and integrity of the investigation process
Although two men were convicted of Stephen’s murder in 2012, we know other suspects have not yet been brought to justice.
Matthew White first came to our attention as a witness in 1993. He was arrested and interviewed in March 2000 and in December 2013 and a file submitted to prosecutors in May 2005 and October 2014.
On both occasions the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) advised there was no realistic prospect of conviction of White for any offence.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward said: “The impact of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence and attack on Duwayne Brooks, and subsequent inquiries, continues to be felt throughout policing.
“Unfortunately, too many mistakes were made in the initial investigation and the impact of them continues to be seen.
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