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Human remains found on Saddleworth Moor

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Namechangedforthisonetoday · 30/09/2022 13:25

Human remains, believed to be part of a child’s skull have been found on Saddleworth Moor. Please god let this be Keith Bennett. That poor child can hopefully finally be laid to rest in eternal peace with his mother.

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AlternativelyWired · 30/09/2022 13:42

I look out on Saddleworth daily and think about Keith Bennett all alone up there. Poor lad and his poor mum who never got to bury her child.

Greeklover · 30/09/2022 13:45

Keith’s family are saying it’s not true sadly

Human remains found on Saddleworth Moor
Beees · 30/09/2022 13:47

Greeklover · 30/09/2022 13:45

Keith’s family are saying it’s not true sadly

That's very surprising?

The news has been reported in lots of places some of them would obviously post anything but many must have evidence to run the story?

Bigbadfish · 30/09/2022 13:49

Would they tell the family at this point?

Namechangedforthisonetoday · 30/09/2022 13:49

That’s very strange, it will be very sad if it’s not true.

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thecatsthecats · 30/09/2022 13:51

Oh, I hope it is him.

My grandad was one of those who searched for the children when they went missing.

There were so many people who went looking.

Beees · 30/09/2022 13:53

Bigbadfish · 30/09/2022 13:49

Would they tell the family at this point?

I think the statement from the police mentioned his brother had been informed of what they ahd claimed to have discovered.

I'm sure the article linked above had said the remains had been verified as human by multiple sources.

It seems very odd that its only just been reported in the last hour and the family are saying nothing has been found? Why would it be reported at all if that were the case?

ThatGirlInACountrySong · 30/09/2022 13:54

Bigbadfish · 30/09/2022 13:39

I just can't shake the idea...what if its another one.

My first thought!

robertpaulson · 30/09/2022 13:56

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/09/2022 13:57

BBC NW are tweeting it now
It's literally made my blood run cold
RIP Keith

Givenitarest · 30/09/2022 13:57

It's a child's body. If it isn't Keith, it's some other poor child. RIP

Onlyhuman123 · 30/09/2022 13:57

God, I've gone cold. His poor mum.

NothingIsCertain · 30/09/2022 13:58

Greater Manchester Police have shared that they are acting on reports of a discovery by an author who has been researching the murder of Keith Bennett, I have copied and pasted below the quote from FB.

I truly hope he has been found.

'Police investigating suspected remains discovered on the Moors

GMP Force Review Officer Martin Bottomley said: “At around 11.25am on Thursday 29 September 2022, Greater Manchester Police was contacted by the representative of an author who has been researching the murder of Keith Bennett, a victim of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Following direct contact with the author, we were informed that he had discovered what he believes are potential human remains in a remote location on the Moors and agreed to meet with officers yesterday afternoon to elaborate on his find and direct us to a site of interest.

“The site was assessed late last night and, this morning, specialist officers have begun initial exploration activity. We are in the very early stages of assessing the information which the author has brought to our attention but have made the decision to act on it in line with a normal response to a report of this kind.

“It is far too early to be certain whether human remains have been discovered and this is expected to take some time.

“We have always said that GMP would act on any significant information which may lead to the recovery of Keith and reunite him with his family. As such, we have informed his brother of the potential development - he does not wish to be contacted at this time and asks that his privacy is respected.” '

missbipolar · 30/09/2022 13:59

It seems odd that so many places are running the story if the family are saying it's not true?

IndiGlowie · 30/09/2022 14:00

Namechangedforthisonetoday · 30/09/2022 13:25

Human remains, believed to be part of a child’s skull have been found on Saddleworth Moor. Please god let this be Keith Bennett. That poor child can hopefully finally be laid to rest in eternal peace with his mother.

I hope so too . I wonder how it was found . It sent shivers down my spine because I was thinking about this the other day .

Beees · 30/09/2022 14:01

missbipolar · 30/09/2022 13:59

It seems odd that so many places are running the story if the family are saying it's not true?

It really does especially as the remains were supposedly discovered yesterday and yet the news only broke an hour ago?

If there was no remains at all then why would so many news outlets now be running the story?

mackthepony · 30/09/2022 14:03

Where are the family saying it's not true??

SurpriseSurprise · 30/09/2022 14:03

I can’t believe it’s that long since his poor mother died. She always broke my heart a bit Reading about her loss

thecatsthecats · 30/09/2022 14:05

Hmm. Well, the man who is making the claim wrote that Ripper solved book the other year.

However, in that case, it can't be proven. In this case, there's a definitive result. A body, or not. I hope to god it isn't speculation.

Mollymalone123 · 30/09/2022 14:05

Really hope it is Keith and he can finally have a proper burial.

Trinity65 · 30/09/2022 14:07

Namechangedforthisonetoday · 30/09/2022 13:25

Human remains, believed to be part of a child’s skull have been found on Saddleworth Moor. Please god let this be Keith Bennett. That poor child can hopefully finally be laid to rest in eternal peace with his mother.

Totally agree with every word OP

ichimedin · 30/09/2022 14:08

I really hope it’s him. Not least because if it’s not him, it’s another child

loveislouderthanwar · 30/09/2022 14:09

Bigbadfish · 30/09/2022 13:39

I just can't shake the idea...what if its another one.

That's exactly what I thought.

Namechangedforthisonetoday · 30/09/2022 14:09

Thank you for reposting the FB statement from GMP nothingiscertain. I guess they have to be careful with their wording as their experts have not yet verified the soil samples and the bones found?

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Trinity65 · 30/09/2022 14:10

Raahh · 30/09/2022 13:39

The local BBC lunchtime news have just been discussing it.(Im in Manchester) It's still early in the investigation- but I really hope it is Keith. Because if it isn't him- it raises more questions than it solvesSad

Absolutely

I did read, many years ago now, that Police believe there may have been more victims, but not neccesarily in Manchester.

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