Mystery of ‘no body’ murder prompts £20,000 reward in hunt for answers

A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered by Crimestoppers for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Maris Ile, who lived in King's Lynn, Norfolk.

 Victim Maris IleMaris, who was 54, was a seasonal worker from Latvia living in the Highgate area of King’s Lynn. He was last seen when he got home from work on the morning of 20 November 2024. 

Described as living a ‘structured life’ and regularly keeping in touch with his family, Maris was reported missing three days later. 

His mother, Galina, described him as “a caring son who loved motorbikes” and is urging anyone who may have information to come forward.

As a charity, independent of the police, Crimestoppers is supporting the investigation by offering up to £20,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the killing of Maris Ile. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 4 November 2025.

If you have information, you can tell us 100% anonymously - guaranteed. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

Give information anonymously

 To date, five people have been arrested in connection with this murder.

 “Our charity is here for people who find it difficult to speak directly to the police. For decades, we’ve been passing on information whilst guaranteeing anonymity. It’s a promise we’ve always kept. 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.
 
“Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police. Please speak up anonymously.

“We are here 24-hours a day, seven days a week. 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.”

Phil Breckon, Crimestoppers Norfolk Regional Manager

***Note: Information passed directly to the police will not qualify for a reward*** 

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever 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: 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 us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with the charity.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here. 

4 August 2025