TV appeal plan for torture murder

Post-mortem tests showed Georgina Edmonds died from head injuries

Detectives investigating the murder of a 77-year-old grandmother are planning to make a national television appeal.

Georgina Edmonds was found by her son at her home in Brambridge, Hampshire, on 11 January. She had head injuries and had been tortured with a knife.

Hampshire police said they were in talks with the BBC Crimewatch programme to film a reconstruction of the events leading up to her Mrs Edmonds' death.

Det Ch Insp Paul Barton said they hoped it would be broadcast on 19 November.

There is a £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of her killer.

'Horrific crime'

Det Ch Insp Paul Barton, of Hampshire police, said: "Since Mrs Edmonds' body was discovered at her home on Friday, 11 January, we have been appealing through the local media and directly to the community to come forward with information.

"We are extremely pleased with the response we have had and through the amount of calls we have received. It is clear that the community want to help us find the person or people responsible for this horrific crime.

"However, so far this information has not led us to the person responsible, which is why we are now appealing to a national audience.

"It is possible that the offender has left the area since 11 January and could be living else where in the country.

"It is also possible that they may have confessed to a friend, relative, or even a fellow criminal who may see this reconstruction and be encouraged to come forward and let us know who is responsible for this atrocious crime.

"We hope this national appeal, along with the £20,000 reward still being offered by Mrs Edmonds' family, will bring new, fresh information forward."