British husband of the Thai ‘Lady of the Hills’ bailed (video)
The British husband suspected of murdering his Thai wife over two decades ago has been released on bail.
The mystery surrounding the tragic case of Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, deepens as police make urgent appeals for information.
Lamduan, known as the “Lady of the Hills,” was found lifeless in a stream near the scenic Pen-y-ghent in September 2004.
While her identity remained a mystery for over 15 years, her family eventually stepped forward after recognising her in a BBC News report.
David Armitage, Lamduan’s husband, was arrested on suspicion of her murder upon his return to the UK.
Having lived in Thailand since her death, his return was prompted by the revocation of his resident visa by Thai immigration. However, North Yorkshire Police have since released him on conditional bail.
Officers are now actively seeking out anyone who may have known the couple during their time living in Sprotborough, South Yorkshire, and Preston, Lancashire, between March and October 2004. The investigation hinges on piecing together their lives before Lamduan’s untimely demise.
In the shadowy years following the discovery of her body, Lamduan remained nameless, sparking a nationwide quest to uncover her identity.
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Although a post-mortem examination narrowed her death to a period of one to three weeks before her discovery, the precise cause remained elusive.
With no signs of violence and hypothermia ruled out, detectives were left scratching their heads.
It wasn’t until a cold case review launched in 2016 that hope resurfaced. With scientific advancements, investigators managed to piece together crucial details, suggesting Lamduan had been killed.
The case’s breakthrough came three years later when a Thai family spotted the case’s media coverage and suspected Lamduan could be their missing daughter.
Subsequent DNA tests confirmed their fears, painting a picture of a woman who had left her native Thailand in 1991 to start a new life in England with Armitage after their marriage. The couple had settled in northern England, a place that would become Lamduan’s final resting ground.
The intrigue surrounding the “Lady of the Hills” continues to captivate the nation, as police strive to solve a decades-old mystery shrouded in heartbreak and uncertainty.
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