Plea to killer of tortured woman

Post-mortem tests showed Georgina Edmonds died from head injuries

Detectives investigating the murder of a 77-year-old woman in her home have appealed directly to her killer.

Georgina Edmonds was tortured before she was found by her son at her home in Kiln Lane in Brambridge, Hampshire.

Police issued a poster with images of shoppers who may have seen a man in a fluorescent jacket with her cash card.

He tried to get cash out at a Tesco Express in Twyford Road at 2340 GMT on 11 January - the day she died. So far 19 people have identified themselves.

The poster showing the people who were served is displayed inside the store.

'Terrible uncertainty'

Appealing directly to the victim's killer, Det Ch Insp Paul Barton, from Hampshire Constabulary, said: "Only you will know what led to the attack on Mrs Edmonds.

"I appeal to you to give yourself up and end the terrible uncertainty within the victim's family and the local community."

Earlier this month, the force released DVD footage of a suspect they want to speak to.

The disc has since been played on TVs in the post office in Eastleigh town centre.

The DVD also features e-fits of men seen in the area on the day of the murder, who have not yet been traced.

Police have taken 634 calls and 1,232 statements, and have seized 2,415 pieces of evidence in connection with investigation.

A £5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of the killer.

Post-mortem tests revealed Mrs Edmonds died of extensive head injuries and had been tortured by her killers.