Jason Swift murder - Appeal for information

Title

Jason Swift murder - Appeal for information

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Dec 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:06:55

Description

Report on the murder of Jason Swift, with comments from his mother Joan Swift and sister Hayley Riches, who was stunned by the news of her runaway brother being found dead. Detective Chief Inspector Derek Cass speculates on the innocent nature of the boy who could not take care of himself and describes his injuries when found. He appeals for the public to come forward and help find the killer, who some believe may strike again. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Kevin Murphy).

Contributors

Kevin Murphy?; Derek Cass; Joan Swift; Hayley Riches

Keywords

Crime; Police; Homicide; Children; Sexual behaviour; Criminal investigation; Jason Swift

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