Sister of murder victim makes plea for information

AN EMOTIONAL sister of tragic murder victim Julie Ann Gallagher (41), broke down sobbing at today's press conference as she appealed for people to help find her sister's killer.

Deborah Bradshaw (48), couldn't fight back the tears as South Yorkshire Police made fresh appeals for witnesses, one month on from Julie's murder.

New information in the investigation has revealed that a witness saw Julie arguing with a man in Fitzwilliam Road, just a short time after being seen leaving Cranworth public house at about 1:15 on Thursday March 25.

Julie died from a single stab wound to her chest and her body was found at her home on March 27.

Detectives are also linking items such as a gold ring and pendant that went missing from Julie's home at Foljambe Road, Eastwood, to the murder investigation.

Deborah said: “We cannot believe that Julie is not here with us, that we will never see or hear from her again, we still expect her to visit, to ring or text.”

Anyone with information is urged to  call police on 01709 832690.