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Belfast Telegraph
2 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Katie Simpson Trust is set up as ‘a beacon of support and accountability for other families'
Katie, from Tynan in Co Armagh, was killed by her sister's partner, Jonathan Creswell, who had been abusing her from a young age. However, police initially treated the murder as suicide. The Katie Simpson Trust says it 'stands not only in Katie's memory but as a beacon of support and accountability for other Irish families... The Trust is committed to providing training and raising awareness around investigative standards, victim support, and justice. 'It will work tirelessly to ensure that no family is left without answers or a voice. The trust has been launched to provide critical support to families who have lost a loved one in circumstances initially treated as suicide, accident or disappearance but where questions remain.' Meanwhile, a TV documentary about the murder, called Death of a Showjumper, has been postponed due to concerns the family had about aspects of the programme. It had been due to start on Wednesday on Sky and streaming service Now. Members of the Simpson family, along with their solicitor, Kevin Winters, of KRW Law, met with the production company and the issues are thought to have been resolved, with the documentary to be shown at a future date. The production company has been contacted for comment. Creswell had raped and beaten Katie overnight on August 3, 2020. He then made a 999 call, but put her semi-naked body in a car and started driving her to Altnagelvin Area Hospital. En route, Katie was transferred to an ambulance and Creswell, who was driving Katie's car, told paramedics and the two police officers that she had attempted to take her own life. Police were also told by Creswell that Katie, who was covered in bruises, had recently fallen from a horse. The talented showjumper died in hospital, without regaining consciousness, on August 10, 2020, aged 21. A Police Ombudsman probe concluded that the police investigation was hindered by the 'misleading working assumption' adopted by a number of officers that Katie's injuries were self-inflicted. Following the Ombudsman's report, Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck apologised to the family and admitted there were 'shortcomings in various stages of the investigation'. 'It is clear that we were not rigorous enough in our pursuit of all potential lines of enquiry and did not act quickly enough in responding to some of the concerns that were raised around Katie's death,' he said. The Katie Simpson Trust, which will be launched on Friday, is being headed up by retired PSNI detective sergeant James Brannigan, who also worked on the investigation into the murder of Charlotte Murray, whose body has never been found. Ms Murray went missing in 2012 and her partner, Johnny Miller, was convicted in 2019 of her murder, making legal history as the first conviction of its kind in the absence of a body. Mr Brannigan says he is currently working with two other families who also have unanswered questions about their loved ones' deaths. 'What abusers do is isolate their victim from friends and family. Loved ones come together at a funeral and it is often only then that they think: 'This is not right.' But at that point it is very difficult to get a police investigation opened,' he said. 'If it turns out that a loved one has died at their own hand, as sad as that is, at least if the questions are answered it can give the family some closure.' The trust has said that it is already looking at two other cases, using specialist officers with 'expertise tailored to each'. It says its 'mission is simple: to bring peace of mind, clarity and, when needed, justice, by listening to families in their darkest hour'. Mr Brannigan added: 'As awful as he was, Jonathan Creswell is not a unique character. There are others out there like him.' Based in Northern Ireland, The Katie Trust says it will support families across the island of Ireland and beyond, offering training and guidance to police services to improve investigative standards and response. Mr Brannigan said: 'I believe there has been a growth in hidden homicides, and I'm aware police don't like that term. 'I know we will be inundated at the start and it is daunting work, but it needs to be done. 'It is not going to be easy, but there is a need for it when it comes to seeking answers, and we hope the charity fills that gap.'
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Out with Leg Injury Ahead of WNBA All-Star Game
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been ruled out of Wednesday afternoon's matchup against the Atlanta Dream due to a leg injury , the team announced. The Sky did not specify which leg is affected or how the injury occurred. Head coach Tyler Marsh described the decision to sideline Reese as 'precautionary.' Reese recently delivered a strong performance with 22 points and 10 rebounds against the Minnesota Lynx. She is slated to participate in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, where she'll play for Team Napheesa Collier against Team Caitlin Clark — though Clark's status remains uncertain after suffering a right groin injury in Tuesday's game against the Connecticut Sun. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Analytics Data Science Artificial Intelligence others Cybersecurity Public Policy Operations Management Digital Marketing CXO Data Science Healthcare Management Product Management Others Degree Finance Project Management Technology Leadership PGDM healthcare MBA MCA Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details This season, Reese is averaging 14 points, a league-leading 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting 45% from the field for the 7-14 Sky.
NBC Sports
12 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Angel Reese misses Sky's final game before All-Star break with leg injury
CHICAGO — Angel Reese didn't play Wednesday in the Chicago Sky's final game before the All-Star break because of a leg injury. The All-Star forward sat on the bench as the Sky hosted the Atlanta Dream. She is set to make her second All-Star Game appearance this weekend in Indianapolis. Fellow second-year All-Star Caitlin Clark's availability for the game in her home arena could be in jeopardy as well after she sustained a groin injury Tuesday night in a victory over the Connecticut Sun in Boston. Reese had 22 points and 10 rebounds Monday for her ninth straight double-double in Chicago's 91-78 loss to Minnesota. She leads the WNBA with 12.6 rebounds per game.
San Francisco Chronicle
13 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Angel Reese misses Sky's final game before All-Star break with leg injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese didn't play Wednesday in the Chicago Sky's final game before the All-Star break because of a leg injury. The All-Star forward sat on the bench as the Sky hosted the Atlanta Dream. She is set to make her second All-Star Game appearance this weekend in Indianapolis. Fellow second-year All-Star Caitlin Clark's availability for the game in her home arena could be in jeopardy as well after she sustained a groin injury Tuesday night in a victory over the Connecticut Sun in Boston. ___
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Angel Reese misses Sky's final game before All-Star break with leg injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese didn't play Wednesday in the Chicago Sky's final game before the All-Star break because of a leg injury. The All-Star forward sat on the bench as the Sky hosted the Atlanta Dream. She is set to make her second All-Star Game appearance this weekend in Indianapolis. Fellow second-year All-Star Caitlin Clark's availability for the game in her home arena could be in jeopardy as well after she sustained a groin injury Tuesday night in a victory over the Connecticut Sun in Boston. Reese had 22 points and 10 rebounds Monday for her ninth straight double-double in Chicago's 91-78 loss to Minnesota. She leads the WNBA with 12.6 rebounds per game. ___ AP WNBA:
