Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I wonder how they've ruled out gang involvement? Sounds like a Triads sort of thing to me: Double murder probe CCTV released CCTV images showing the last known movements of a woman, who was murdered along with her boyfriend at a flat, have been released by police. Xi Zhou and Zhen Xing Yang, both 25, died after a "frenzied" knife attack in a flat in Newcastle's West End. The images show Miss Xi on a bus and walking towards the home she shared with Mr Zhen in Croydon Road. Detectives have now also brought in an offender profiler to help establish a motive for the killings. The bodies of the victims, from China, were found at the downstairs flat on Saturday afternoon. The CCTV images were taken as Miss Xi travelled home from work at the Wagamama restaurant in Newcastle on Thursday afternoon. Police said Mr Zhen was "assaulted for more than an hour" before being stabbed. They believe passers-by may have heard his screams. A post-mortem examination revealed he suffered extensive bruising to his arms before he died. Examinations also showed Miss Xi may have been asphyxiated as well as stabbed during the attack. A cat's body, found hidden under a sink in the flat, could also provide clues into the motive behind the murders, detectives have said. The cat, which was found submerged under water in a washing bowl, was possibly killed by the pair's attackers, said Northumbria Police. The couple met at Newcastle University where they both took masters degrees, graduating in September 2006. Since then Miss Xi, known as Cici, had worked as a waitress at the Wagamama restaurant. Police have not yet established Mr Zhen's occupation, despite looking at the couple's bank accounts. They have ruled out any gang or drugs links, and said the murders remained motiveless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurray 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 It is a bit strange how the cat was found dead as well. Its not as if it would have seen the murder and been able to identify the killer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Apparently late that night someone outside was heard to be saying how they could murder a chinees.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7332 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Chineeeeeese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 It is a bit strange how the cat was found dead as well. Its not as if it would have seen the murder and been able to identify the killer... or maybe: followed by remorse and suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 This is the sort of thing where Sherlock Holmes would have been able to figure out the entire case just by having a look at the cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The cat did it then topped itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The cat did it then topped itself. It was Professor Moggiarti !! ...I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6703 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Cat burglar... But the cat woke up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7332 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Maybe they stole his cat and killed it and he got upset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurray 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 He who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7332 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The murderer, unless it was a russian shot putter who overpowered them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Maybe they stole his cat and killed it and he got upset? Maybe he pinched someone else's cat with the intentions of making a curry with it, they found out and gave him some of his own medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6703 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Being a bit prejudiced there aren't you? Could be a woman for all we know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7332 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Its not prejudice, its common sense. How many violent murders are committed by women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6703 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Myra Hindley? Mary Bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Myra Hindley?Mary Bell? Not that many then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I knew the CCTV was innocent all along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I knew the CCTV was innocent all along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The cat was their dinner later on that night iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Barry George did it.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Barry George did it.................... Is a bit of a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6703 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Myra Hindley?Mary Bell? Not that many then. That was two for starters.... Doesn't make his comment any less prejudiced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Joey Barton did it.................... fyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Its not prejudice, its common sense. How many violent murders are committed by women? A lot more than people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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