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Sky News
12 hours ago
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- Sky News
Woman charged with murder of Izabela Zablocka who disappeared 15 years ago
A woman has been charged with the murder of Izabela Zablocka who disappeared 15 years ago, Derbyshire Police have said. Ms Zablocka, a Polish national, came to the UK in 2009 - and lived in the Normanton area of Derby. She lost contact with her family in August 2010 when she was 30. However, new information recently came to light and a murder investigation was launched a fortnight ago. Officers have since found human remains - believed to be those of Ms Zablocka - in the garden of a property on Princes Street in Normanton. Police have now charged Anna Podedworna, 39, of Boyer Street, Derby, with murder. She was also charged with preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice. Podedworna remains in custody, and will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Friday. Five people have been arrested as part of the murder investigation. Two other women, aged 39 and 43, and two men, aged 41 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Detectives get more time to question murder suspect
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman who was last seen 15 years ago have been given more time to question a Police launched a murder inquiry into the death of Izabela Zablocka, following information that came to light last week in connection with her disappearance in Monday, human remains believed to belong to Ms Zablocka were discovered in the back garden of a house in Princes Street in Normanton. Now detectives have been given more time to question a 39-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder. A fifth person, a 48-year-old man, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and had since been bailed pending further inquiries the force others, two women, aged 39 and 43 respectively, and a 41-year-old man, were also arrested in connection with the investigation over the course of the last week and remained on bail. Helena Zablocka moved to the UK from Poland in 2009 and lives in Princes Street during 2010. Det Insp Kane Martin, leading the investigation, said her family in Poland last spoke to Ms Zablocka on 28 August 2010. He said: "We are continuing to work tirelessly to achieve answers for Izabela's family on the circumstances which led to her disappearance and suspected death."As our investigation continues, I want to keep the appeal for information about Izabela fresh in people's minds."Anyone with information that might help the investigation is urged to contact police. Crime charity Crimestoppers is also offering a £20,000 reward for any information that leads to the conviction of someone in the case.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Police scour garden after body is found in hunt for missing Polish factory worker Izabela Zablocka
Police are scouring the garden of a house where they uncovered human remains in the hunt for a Polish woman who vanished 15 years ago. A major operation is taking place within an address on Princes Street in Normanton following the harrowing discovery last night as part of an investigation into the case of missing Izabela Zablocka. Police and forensics have been scouring the property since last week after new information came to light in connection with the then 30-year-old's disappearance. Izabela, who moved to Britain in 2009, lived on Princes Street and worked at the former Cranberry Foods Turkey and Chicken Factory in nearby Scropton. She last made contact with her family in Poland on August 28, 2010 and despite their efforts to trace her, she was never found. Formal identification of the remains are yet to take place, but detectives believe they belong to Izabela. A 39-year-old woman who was arrested and bailed on Tuesday was also rearrested last night. Two other women – one aged 39 and one aged 43 – and a 41-year-old man were arrested in connection with the investigation over the course of the last week. They remain on police bail pending further inquiries. Images from earlier today show a large police presence outside the property on Princes Street where police are conducting searches. Aerial shots also show two blue forensics tents erected in the garden of the house, with forensics workers and a digger also seen on site. Detective Inspector Kane Martin, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Izabela's family are at the forefront of our minds following this discovery and, whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, it is our belief that these remains do belong to Izabela. 'As such, we have spoken with Izabela's family in Poland, and they are aware. Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time. 'Identification of the remains is likely to be a lengthy process, but we will issue updates when we are able. 'I know that reports of these findings will send shockwaves through the local community, and I understand the concern of residents. 'Officers will remain in Princes Street in the coming days, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with them. 'A dedicated team of detectives are continuing to piece together information about the days prior to Izabela's death. 'Izabela had friends in Derby, socialised in Derby, and worked in Derby. 'We know that someone out there will have information about Izabela that may help us understand what happened to her, and urge anyone who saw, spoke to, or heard anything about Izabela in July or August 2010 to come forward. 'You may hold the key piece of information that we need to understand the full circumstances of Izabela's disappearance, and to give her family answers on what happened to their loved one. 'Anyone who does wish to make contact, can do so completely anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers who are offering a £20,000 reward for any information which leads to the conviction of someone in the case of Izabela.'
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Last known movements of missing factory worker Izabela Zablocka as body found in garden 15 years after she vanished
THESE are last known movements of a missing factory worker - as a body is found 15 years after she vanished. Izabela Zablocka, then aged 30, vanished in 2010 from Normanton, Derbyshire. 3 3 She last made contact with her family in Poland in August that year. Police, who launched a murder inquiry into her disappearance last week, found human remains in their search. They believe the remains found in the garden of a home in Normanton to be the body of Izabela, but this has not yet been confirmed. A 39-year-old woman, who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, has been rearrested. Two other women, aged 39 and 43, as well as a 41-year-old man, who were all arrested in connection with the investigation over the course of the last week, remain on police bail, pending further inquiries. Izabela worked at the former Cranberry Foods chicken and turkey factory in Scropton, around 10 miles west of Derby. The factory worker, originally from Poland, moved to the UK to work in 2009 - but her family in mainland Europe lost contact with her just a year later. She lived in Princes Street, Normanton - the same street where human remains have been discovered. 2009 Izabela moves to the UK from Poland 2010 The factory worker is living in Princes Street, Normanton August 28, 2010 She contacts her family for the last time before she vanishes May 2025 Derbyshire Police launch a fresh appeal for information and launch a murder investigation May 28 Two women, aged 39 and 43, as well as a 41-year-old man, are arrested and released on bail June 2 Human remains are found in a garden of a house on the street where Izabela lived June 3 A 39-year-old woman, who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, is rearrested The last time she contacted her family in Poland was on August 28 2010. Despite the best efforts of Izabela's family to trace her, clues to find the missing factory worker had failed up until this point. Police are urging anyone who saw or spoke to Izabela in July or August 2010 to come forward as they try to piece together what happened. Detective Inspector Kane Martin, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Izabela's family are at the forefront of our minds following this discovery and, whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, it is our belief that these remains do belong to Izabela. 'As such, we have spoken with Izabela's family in Poland, and they are aware. Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time." DI Martin explained that a "dedicated team of detectives" would continue their investigation to "piece together information" about the days leading up to Izabela's death. 'Identification of the remains is likely to be a lengthy process, but we will issue updates when we are able. 'I know that reports of these findings will send shockwaves through the local community, and I understand the concern of residents. 'Officers will remain in Princes Street in the coming days, and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with them." Crimestoppers is offering up to £20,000 for exclusive information relating to the investigation that leads to a conviction, with the reward valid for three months until August 27. Anyone with information can contact the charity via its website, or by calling 0800 555 111. 3
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Remains found in 15-year search search for missing Derby women as police launch murder probe
An investigation into the disappearance of a woman 15 years ago has uncovered human remains, sparking a new murder investigation. Izabela Helena Zablocka was living in the Normanton area of Derby after coming to the UK in 2009 from Poland. She lost contact with her family in August 2010, Derbyshire Police said. Ms Zablocka has never been found and a missing person report was not made to any UK authorities at the time, despite her family's efforts to trace her. After searches focused at an address in Princes Street, Normanton, human remains were discovered in the property's garden which are thought to be those of Ms Zablocka, the force said. The new information has prompted police to launch a murder investigation. A 39-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder was re-arrested on Monday. Two other women, aged 39 and 43, and a 41-year-old man who were previously arrested last week remain on bail. Detective Inspector Kane Martin said: 'Izabela's family are at the forefront of our minds following this discovery and, whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, it is our belief that these remains do belong to Izabela. 'As such, we have spoken with Izabela's family in Poland, and they are aware. Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time. 'Identification of the remains is likely to be a lengthy process, but we will issue updates when we are able. 'I know that reports of these findings will send shockwaves through the local community, and I understand the concern of residents.' Officers will remain in Princes Street in the coming days with detectives putting together information about the days before Izabela's death, DI Martin said. He added: 'We know that someone out there will have information about Izabela that may help us understand what happened to her, and urge anyone who saw, spoke to, or heard anything about Izabela in July or August 2010 to come forward. 'You may hold the key piece of information that we need to understand the full circumstances of Izabela's disappearance, and to give her family answers on what happened to their loved one.' Crimestoppers is offering up to £20,000 for exclusive information relating to the investigation that leads to a conviction, with the reward valid for three months until August 27. Anyone with information can contact the charity via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.
