The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, an estate agent, and are exploring potential connections with convicted serial killer Steven Wright. Detectives from the cold case Homicide unit have been conducting a review of ‘Operation Phoebus,’ the original inquiry into Suzy’s vanishing.
Recent revelations suggest that authorities are looking into the link between the “Suffolk Strangler,” Steven Wright, and Suzy Lamplugh based on new witness statements provided to The Mirror. Wright, serving a life sentence for murdering six women, was reported to have worked alongside Suzy on the QE2 luxury liner. He recently confessed to strangling Victoria Hall, prompting police to consider speaking with him regarding Suzy’s case.
Official records indicate that the QE2 arrived in the UK on the day Suzy disappeared, with the ship docking in Southampton for two days. Wright’s ex-wife recalls him visiting their Essex home around that time. The Metropolitan Police stated that the investigation into Suzy Lamplugh’s disappearance and murder continues, with a commitment to seeking justice for her family.
Wright’s presence on the QE2 was noted on the day Suzy went missing, and his ex-wife remembers interactions between Wright and Suzy during their time on the ship. The ship’s itinerary shows that after departing from New York, the QE2 arrived in the UK, allowing Wright ample time to travel to London. Records also confirm that Wright left his job when the ship underwent maintenance in October 1986.
Suzy had been working as a beautician on the QE2 before becoming an estate agent. Witnesses have attested to Wright’s acquaintance with Suzy during their time together on the ship. Various individuals, including former shipmates, have shared insights into Wright’s interactions with Suzy, with one describing him as persistent in attempting to befriend her.
The investigation into Suzy’s disappearance on a Monday while meeting a client near her office in Fulham remains ongoing. Details from her diary and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of her car suggest potential foul play. Witnesses reported seeing a man with Suzy before she vanished, leading to various speculations and investigations over the years.
Suzy Lamplugh’s case, one of the UK’s longest-running murder probes, continues to captivate attention and efforts to bring closure to her family. Wright’s ex-wife, Diane, has recounted disturbing incidents involving Wright during their relationship and is hopeful for further police scrutiny into his possible involvement in Suzy’s disappearance. Wright’s criminal history, including convictions for multiple murders, raises significant concerns regarding his potential connection to Suzy’s case.