Serial Killer Part One: Chapter 1

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Stoke Basing Star August 16th 2016.

BODY IN BASEMENT IDENTIFIED

Two weeks ago, homeowner and builder John Trigger was horrified to discover a dead body while he was renovating his house. As the Star reported last week, Trigger, 54, knocked down a basement wall revealing a small secret room behind it. Under its York stone floor were the remains of a woman who, police have confirmed, was strangled with a fur boa found lying beside her.

It’s thought to be Mrs Jean Maudling, 32, who lived in Stoke Basing and was reported missing in 1957. Police have appealed to her daughter, Annie, 71, and son, David, 67, to get in touch with them.

The location and identity of the previous owner of Trigger’s property has not yet been disclosed as police enquiries are still continuing.

There was one further discovery for Trigger. Stuffed in the wall he demolished, along with old newspapers, he found a 1957 British comic The Fourpenny One which he described as ‘very rare, in mint condition’.

‘My eyes lit up when I saw it,’ Trigger, told the Star. ‘I just know it has to be worth a great deal of money, but I have no idea just how much. After all, you hear about old copies of Superman and Spiderman selling for thousands and thousands of pounds, so I really believe I’ve found treasure hidden in the wall.

‘I’ve put it up on eBay. Bit of a slow start so far, but now the word’s out there, I’m just waiting for those serious bids from collectors to come rolling in. I’m sure there’ll be an improvement on 10p.’