Ex-Gogglebox star Sandi Bogle expresses “disgust” over the fact that her nephew’s murderers remain at free. Five years after the stabbing death of a 23-year-old, fresh statistics reveal that 350 homicides in the last two decades remain unsolved.
In 2017, the nephew of former Gogglebox actress Sandi Bogle was stabbed to death.
She expressed disgust that Bjorn Brown’s murderers have not been apprehended after five years.
In the past two decades, 350 homicides remain unsolved, according to new data.
A former Gogglebox star whose nephew was fatally murdered expressed frustration that his murderers have not been brought to justice.
Sandi Bogle, a former star of the Channel 4 show, expressed disgust that Bjorn Brown’s murderers have not been apprehended.
In March of 2017, the 23-year-old was stabbed in Croydon, south London. Five days later, he died from his injuries.
Hundreds of unresolved manslaughter and murder cases in London over the past two decades have been exposed.
Sky News claimed that during the past two decades, there have been 350 unsolved homicides in the nation’s capital, or 12 percent of all murder and manslaughter cases.
This includes victims of stabbing, shooting, strangulation, and drowning.
Sandi Bogle (left), a former star of the Channel 4 show, expressed disgust that Bjorn Brown’s murderers have not been apprehended. Brown (right) was discovered with several stab wounds in Thornton Heath on March 29, 2017; he succumbed to his injuries on April 3, 2017.
After her nephew was stabbed to death, Sandi Bogle, a Gogglebox celebrity, expressed disgust that his murderers have not been identified. Croydon, located in south London
After the passing of Mr. Brown, his childhood friend Stormzy observed a moment of silence during one of his gigs.
Following the loss of the father of one, there has been a ‘wall of quiet,’ according to Ms. Bogle.
She told Sky News, “It makes me ill to think that someone may walk past me… and know the perpetrator.”
“It’s terrible because [the killers] believe they’ve gotten away with it and may do it again.”
I find it revolting that, despite what they’ve done, they can still get away with it and go about their lives as if nothing has happened.
Ms. Bogle stated that she will never cease her search for her nephew’s murderers.
Between 2002 and 2022, there were 2,876 homicides in the capital.
98 of the 350 unsolved murders involved a firearm, while 113 involved a “sharp instrument.” Men constituted 85 percent of all unsolved murder victims. In addition, 148 victims were black.
Ms. Bogle stated that the families of the 350 unsolved crime victims are experiencing the same “heat break” as her own.
She stated that she still fears her nephew’s murderers could kill someone else, and that she will never recover from the sorrow.
The actress stated that she hopes the correct individuals are apprehended, adding, “God works in mysterious ways.”
According to the Race Equality Foundation, the number of unsolved murders of black victims is not random.
After Mr. Brown’s death, Stormzy observed a minute of silence during one of his shows.
Jabeer Butt, the chief executive officer of the organization, told the news website that the Metropolitan Police continues to “fail black victims.”
In addition, he demanded that the Met prioritize its race action plan.
The head of the Met’s homicide and specialized crime command, Commander Paul Brogden, stated that investigations are “lengthy and difficult.”
He stated that unsolved cases are “often reviewed” and requested information about the death of Mr. Brown.
He also stated that African-Caribbean men are disproportionately affected by violence in the city, and that’more varied neighborhoods’ tend to have greater rates of violent crime.
In 2019, Ms. Bogle star out an appeal to locate the murderers of her nephew.
It occurred as police revealed new CCTV footage depicting the events immediately up to and following the stabbing, including Mr. Brown’s escape on a bicycle.
Mrs. Bogle, who in May 2017 pleaded with the murderer of her nephew to turn themselves in, stated at the time, “It has been two years since Bjorn was brutally murdered — his life has been taken, but his murderers are still at large.”
This assault did not occur in the dead of night or on an empty roadway. We are urge those who were in the neighborhood at the time to contact us — it is never too late.’
Two male suspects were seen alongside Mr. Brown, who was riding a bicycle, on Bensham Lane, just before the Kelling Gardens intersection at approximately 8:40 p.m. on March 29, 2017.
The three then retrace their steps and enter Kelling Gardens, which is thought to be where Mr. Brown was stabbed.
Croydon CCTV footage depicting the minutes leading up to and following the stabbing of 23-year-old Bjorn Brown.
Moments later, the two suspects reappear on Bensham Lane, closely pursued by Mr. Brown on his bicycle.
Mr. Brown may have been attempting to cycle to a nearby hospital when he collapsed further up the road and was assisted by a passing member of the public who called an ambulance. He passed away in the hospital early on Monday, April 3, 2017.
A post-mortem examination indicated that he died from a stab wound.
For information leading to the identity, arrest, and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Mr. Brown’s killing, Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward.
The first suspect is a black man with a hefty physique and a height of roughly 5ft 6ins. He was dressed in a dark puffa jacket and dark pants.
The second suspect is a black male with a thin or average physique and a height of roughly 5ft 5ins. He was also dressed in a dark “puffa” jacket and dark pants.
Anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has information should contact the police at 020 8721 4961, citing the reference number CAD 1329/03Apr2017.