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The Sun
09-08-2025
- The Sun
Shot dead on sofa & set on fire as her toddler slept upstairs… chilling murder of mum, 22, left unsolved for two decades
THE cruel murder of Lucy Hargreaves sent chills across the nation when it was first reported. The Liverpudlian, 22, was shot dead as she lay on her sofa by three men and subsequently set on fire at her home in Walton, Liverpool, on 3 August 2005. 4 4 The intruders then set fire to the home in Lambourne Road, while the victim's partner, Gary Campbell and two-year-old daughter cheated death by escaping through an upstairs window. Police arrested 21 people as part of their investigations, but no-one has been convicted for their role in Lucy's tragic death. It's believed the gang were looking for Mr Campbell. Campbell had allegedly been a passenger in a stolen car that had hit and killed a young boy 12 years earlier, supposedly the motive for the shooting. He denied he was in the car at the time. Cops have continued to urge anyone with information about a gold Lexus car which was reportedly dumped following the shooting to come forward. A cluster of men are believed to have discarded the motor on Richard Kelly Drive, Clubmoor. The individuals then raced towards Normandale Road. Detectives previously pointed to Kevin Thomas Parle as a person of interest. Parle, who was believed to be living abroad, was also wanted in connection with the killing of 16-year-old Liam Kelly who was murdered in June 2004 in Dingle, Liverpool. Howard Rubbery, head of the Serious Crime Review Unit at Merseyside Police, said: "The family remain absolutely devastated by Lucy's death. "It's important to note Lucy is an absolutely innocent victim. She's not from a family of criminality. She wasn't involved in criminality. "The hunt for Kevin Parle is very much on, and we ask anybody with information, anybody who is close to Parle and knows where he is, to please come forward. "There were three males responsible for this offence and we are looking for justice for Lucy's family in relation to all three. "I do believe that there are people out there who have yet to speak to the police, even though it's 20 years on, who hold information that's absolutely vital to our investigation." Two decades on from Lucy's death, her brave family released a previously unshared photograph of the mother-of-three, taken at college. They said: "Over the past 20 years, people will have talked with family and friends. "A number of people were contacted by males using a phone that was stolen, along with a vehicle used in Lucy's murder. "The people who received those calls, along with others, could have information which could be crucial in achieving justice for Lucy, her parents, sister, children and all her extended family and friends. "We appeal directly to them to please come forward. "Now is the time." Ms Hargreaves' family, who said they "miss her every single day", welcomed a focus on tackling violence against women and girls in recent years. They praised the families of other victims of gun crime, including the mothers of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt Korbel and Ashley Dale, 28, who were shot in their homes in separate incidents in Liverpool in August 2022. The family said: "We greatly admire the determination and guts of the families of those who have more recently been killed as a result of gun crime here in Merseyside. "The mums of both Ashley Dale and Olivia Pratt Korbel have led a real and powerful community challenge to men of violence." The family added: "We consider ourselves to be an ordinary local family with strong roots in the Walton, Norris Green, Croxteth and Dovecot areas of Liverpool. "Lucy's nanny Joyce was a strong mother of eight who had to cope with the loss of three granddaughters in her lifetime - including Lucy. "Her nanny Betty, left a widow aged 35 with six children to bring up, was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to nursing as an auxiliary nurse in the Royal Liverpool Hospital. "They were two strong local women typical of their generation, and Lucy too was a strong woman who could have achieved so much had she only been given the opportunity." 4 4
Sky News
03-08-2025
- Sky News
Lucy Hargreaves was shot dead in 2005 - her home set on fire. A suspect in her murder is still at large
Britain's most-wanted fugitive is still on the run - exactly 20 years after the fatal shooting of a young mother of three. Kevin Parle is a suspect in the murder of Lucy Hargreaves, 22, who was shot dead at her home in Liverpool before the house was set on fire on 3 August 2005. Since then, after many appeals for information, there has been no confirmed sighting, word or trace of him. Two decades on, Ms Hargreaves' family have had no justice. Two young men prosecuted for her murder had charges dropped when a judge ruled there was insufficient evidence against them. In a statement marking the anniversary of her death, they said: "The way we lost Lucy is not something families can ever truly come to terms with - it is still incredibly difficult and painful to think about. "Over the past 20 years, people will have talked with family and friends. A number of people were contacted by males using a phone that was stolen along with a vehicle used in Lucy's murder. "We appeal directly to them to please come forward. Now is the time." Three men burst into Lucy's home 20 years ago today, shot her dead as she slept on a sofa, and set alight the duvet she'd been sleeping under. It's believed the gang were looking for her boyfriend Gary Campbell, who was upstairs. He fled from a window with their two-year-old daughter and then tried in vain to save Ms Hargreaves. Mr Campbell had allegedly been a passenger in a stolen car that had hit and killed a young boy 12 years earlier, supposedly the motive for the shooting. He denied he was in the car at the time. Howard Rubbery, head of the Serious Crime Review Unit at Merseyside Police said: "The family remain absolutely devastated by Lucy's death. "It's important to note Lucy is an absolutely innocent victim. She's not from a family of criminality. She wasn't involved in criminality. "The hunt for Kevin Parle is very much on, and we ask anybody with information, anybody who is close to Parle and knows where he is, to please come forward. "There were three males responsible for this offence and we are looking for justice for Lucy's family in relation to all three. "I do believe that there are people out there who have yet to speak to the police, even though it's 20 years on, who hold information that's absolutely vital to our investigation." Police believe Parle, now in his 40s, fled to Spain where he hid among the vast expat community with criminal help. Several years later, I tracked his movements to a holiday complex near Torrevieja, where staff convinced me he had stayed there for several weeks. 'Huge value to organised crime' Former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley, who recently spent four years on a personal hunt for Parle, also visited the complex and said: "He was bold and he was brash and he had a girlfriend at one point. "The police actually should have captured him there, but they were too late." He claimed he nearly caught up with Parle at a villa elsewhere in Spain, but spooked him into disappearing again. Mr Bleksley hosted an award-winning podcast and wrote a book in which he chronicled his manhunt. He said: "Kevin Parle has remained hidden because he is funded, protected, looked after and of huge value to global, serious and organised crime." Parle can't be hard to spot - he's well-built, 6ft 5in tall, red-haired with a face scar and, originally at least, has a Liverpool accent. Of course, he might be dead. Mr Bleksley said: "I can think of many reasons why certain criminals would want to get rid of Kevin Parle because he could, in terms of evidence about the cases that he's wanted for, should he flip and become a witness for the Crown, be highly damaging for a lot of very tasty criminals." Parle is also wanted in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Liam Kelly, who was shot dead over an alleged £200 debt in June 2004, a year before Lucy's death. Parle was arrested and questioned, but then freed on bail. There have been reports of the fugitive in Australia and Dubai, but nothing to corroborate any of them. If he's alive and if no one is prepared to shop him, what might lead to his capture? "I think when he has a fallout with those who have guarded him, funded him, fed him, put a roof over his head and all of that, maybe even paid for his plastic surgery that could have altered his appearance," Mr Bleksley said. "When he finally has a fallout, when he's no longer of use, then perhaps that will be the day that somebody goes, Peter, he's here."
Globe and Mail
26-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Cytta Corp. Reports Over 5000% Increase in Revenue and Sales Receivables as New Registrations for CyttaCOMMS and Drone Force Explode Nationwide
Cytta Successfully Onboards over 4,000 New 2025 Law Enforcement users to its CyttaCOMMS and Drone Force Applications LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Cytta Corp. (OTCQB:CYCA), a leader in real-time video streaming and secure communication solutions for law enforcement and first responders, is pleased to announce that the Company has achieved over $269,000 in Revenue and CyttaCOMMS Sales Receivables in Dec 31 Fiscal Quarter representing an over 5000% increase and showed its first Gross Profit. Cytta has also successfully onboarded over 4,000 new 2025 users to its CyttaCOMMS and Drone Force platforms as a result of its online national marketing campaign. The surge in new registrations for our CyttaCOMMS SaaS solution highlights the growing demand for advanced, secure, and real-time streaming solutions in public safety operations. CyttaCOMMS, initially designed for seamless drone live-streaming, is now proving to be a universal mobile command platform, as departments across the U.S. are leveraging it to stream video from various tactical devices, including: Expanding Market Potential & Law Enforcement Adoption Through direct engagements with law enforcement agencies nationwide, Cytta Corp. has identified a broader application for CyttaCOMMS beyond drones. Agencies are integrating the platform with other video-enabled tactical tools, proving its role as a universal mobile communications and streaming solution for officers and first responders. "As we continue rolling out CyttaCOMMS and Drone Force, we're discovering that departments are adopting it for more than just drones. They're utilizing it as a real-time video-sharing and communications solution for body cams, cell phones, robots, and other tactical gear, demonstrating its potential as a mission-critical communication tool for modern law enforcement," said Gary Campbell, CEO of Cytta Corp."This insight significantly expands our market reach and reinforces our position as a technology leader in real-time secure mobile communications." Continued Growth & Next Steps With over $269,000 in Revenue and CyttaCOMMS Sales Receivables in the Dec 31 Fiscal Quarter and its first Gross Profit, a growing customer base, and increasing adoption among law enforcement agencies, Cytta Corp. is positioned for continued explosive growth in 2025. The Company will focus on: Expanding partnerships with law enforcement and first responder agencies. Enhancing AI-driven video analytics to support real-time situational awareness. Exploring new integrations with tactical and security-based hardware. For more information about Cytta Corp., CyttaCOMMS, or to schedule a demo, visit About Cytta Corp (OTCQB:CYCA) - Cytta Corp is a technology incubator and accelerator focused on advancing innovations in safety, security, and real-time intelligence. By identifying, developing, and scaling high-impact technologies, Cytta creates, nurtures, and spins off disruptive solutions that address mission-critical challenges in law enforcement, defense, emergency response, and enterprise security. Through a strategic model of incubation, commercialization, and value-driven spin-offs, Cytta is committed to long-term shareholder growth and market leadership in the security and intelligence sectors. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition, our representatives or we may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the available information. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including our financial performance and projections, revenue and earnings growth, and business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical facts, particularly those that use terminology such as "intends," "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. Contact Us Natalia Sokolova, President & COO Direct: (424) 333-0595 (or message) Email: Natalia@ Gary Campbell, CEO Direct: (702) 900-7022 (or message) Email: Gary@ Mike Elliott, VP of Business Development Email: mikeelliott@ Phone: (689) 222-8708 (or message) SOURCE: Cytta Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
