22nd March 2017
A POSTCARD that has been kept in a police store for more than 20 years now holds the key to identifying the person who killed Sally Ann John.
It arrived in Swindon three weeks after the former sex worker disappeared from the town’s streets on September 8, 1995.
At first glance it appeared to have been sent by Sally Ann herself, from London, to a male friend back in Swindon — proof that she was safe and living in the capital.
But on Monday night, detectives went on the BBC’s Crimewatch programme to reveal that the handwriting on the postcard is not that of Sally Ann John.
Wiltshire Police have put up a £25,000 reward for information that either leads to the discovery of Sally Ann John’s body, or to the successful conviction of the person or persons responsible for her murder.
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Sally Ann was just 23 when she went missing. She was last seen at the Station Road junction with Aylesbury Street and Alexandra Road.
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“The last sighting was at 10.50pm in Alexandra Road just at the junction with Station Road,” said DS Pocock.
“We know from weather reports that it was raining quite heavily and we’re appealing for anyone who may have seen Sally Ann that night, or who subsequently has received information about where she now might be, to come forward.”
He urged potential witnesses not to be deterred by the length of time that has passed since her disappearance, even if they have had information for some time and not previously contacted the police.
VIDEO: Detectives update Sally Ann John murder investigation after Crimewatch plea
