£20,000 reward to solve 1989 murder of Southampton man

We are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given anonymously to our charity that leads to the arrest and conviction of anybody responsible for the historical murder of Southampton man Richard Haywood.

On Monday 16th October 1989, Richard, commonly known as Ricky, was just 36-years-old when he was killed in his flat above Ambiance Jewellers on Shirley Road.

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Detectives have reopened the investigation into murder. Ricky was shot numerous times at close range. To date no one has been charged with his murder.
 
Advancements in forensic science over the past 35 years will allow investigators to review all evidence available to them.  
 
***Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information we exclusively receive – either online or by calling 0800 555 111 at any time – that leads to the arrest and conviction of anybody responsible for the murder of Richard Haywood. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on Tuesday, 31 December 2024.***  
 

“Ricky’s heartbroken family still don’t have answers or justice. Our charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given exclusively to us that leads to the arrest, charge and conviction of anybody responsible for his murder. 

“If you have information, however small, please speak up and tell Crimestoppers 100% anonymously. If you prefer not to talk to the police, you can tell us what you know, and we’ll pass it on for you, it is not too late. We are independent of the police and won’t ask for any personal details, there’ll be no police contact or witness statements, and you won’t have to go to court. Nobody will know you contacted us.”
 
Beth Simpson, Crimestoppers Regional Manager

 ***Information passed directly to police will not qualify for the reward. The reward will only qualify for information passed to our 0800 555 111 number or via our website.*** 

Anonymity:
Please note: With Crimestoppers and Fearless, when you visit our sites, computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. Our charity is completely independent of the police and guarantees that your personal identity will always be protected. 
 

Claiming a reward:
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 our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via the online form anonymously, the 'Keep in contact’ portal must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.

Read more information about our rewards. This reward is available until 31 December 2024 as rewards offered for specific cases normally expire after three months.

8 October 2024