Reward to catch killer of ‘well-known Eastbourne local’ offered on 19-year anniversary

We are supporting an investigation into the unsolved brutal murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne, by offering up to £20,000 for key information given to us 100% anonymously.
 
The reward marks the 19th anniversary since Jennifer was killed. 

The 35-year-old mother of three was stabbed multiple times and then set alight. Jennifer’s body was found in a seafront shelter on the lower promenade at Holywell, Eastbourne, in the early hours of Saturday, 22 January 2005. 
 
A pushchair she habitually had with her was on top of her body. It had also been set on fire. The area where Jennifer was discovered was often frequented by the local homeless community. 

GIVE INFORMATION ANONYMOUSLY.
  
 

Our charity which is independent of the police – is supporting this investigation by offering up to £20,000 for anonymous information we exclusively receive, that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Jennifer Kiely. 
 
Police are keen to eliminate from their investigations a man who was seen the night before Jennifer was murdered, walking to the rear of the Grand Hotel. 
 
He is described as Eastern European because of his accent and appearance and around 5’ 10-11", with a slim to medium build, with light blond coloured, short hair, with no particular style. He had a roundish face with dominant cheek and jaw lines. He was wearing a short, dark blue jacket which had a collar and was zipped right up to his chin. He was also wearing a pair of grey jeans and white trainers.

“This is a shocking and very sad situation and Jennifer’s family deserve answers and justice. Her mother Margaret describes her as a sweet, loving and giving person, and she thinks about Jennifer every day. 
 
“Speaking up about crime can be daunting. Our charity understands why there can be a reluctance to come forward with information. We are hoping that with the passage of time, this will be easier. 
 
“Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police. You can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity. That means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Put simply, when you contact our charity online or on the phone, there’s no comeback.
 
“Please speak up anonymously by either calling our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or use our website’s secure anonymous online form.
 
“We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. No one will ever know you contacted us. You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.” 
 
Annabelle Goodenough, Crimestoppers Regional Manager

Anonymity:
Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded. There is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. 

Claiming a reward:
Whilst the overwhelming majority of people who contact our charity do so without asking for a reward, the £20,000 offer is available to encourage someone with vital information to come forward, anonymously. 

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via our anonymous online form the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested. You must log back in 24 hours later to get the code. You will be asked to check with us two months later with the reward code to see if there has been a positive result. 

More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here. This reward is available until 22 April 2024 as rewards offered for specific cases normally expire after three months.