Deceased/Not Found UK - Bernadette Walker, 17, left parent's car, Peterborough, 21 Jul 2020 *Arrests*

[HongKongPhooey]

I cringe when I hear "princess" because it takes me back to Karen Matthews talking about Shannon

 

[IainD]

Sarah Walker, 37, and Scott Walker, 50, both of Century Square in Millfield, Peterborough, were charged with the murder of 17-year-old Bernadette Walker in the early hours of this morning (Monday, September 14).

Two charged with murder of missing Cambs teen Bernadette Walker

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Don't think anyone will be surprised at this.

Police charge missing 17-year-old girl's parents with her murder

Police charge missing 17-year-old girl's mother, 37, and father, 50, with her murder | Daily Mail Online

 

[RobinCAL]

Such heartbreaking news that sadly wasn't surprising.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

There were a few days before reporting her missing! I don’t think she would still be in the house!!!!!! Moo

Wonder if they have a loft. Remember Tia Sharp.

 

[Sally4x]

Not surprising, but awful. I hope she is found soon.

 

[MissUnderstood]

So they have murdered one child and left another 8 without parents! I wish this sort of thing would shock me as much as it should!! Moo

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The father's FB post of July 6 is rather prescient...

 

[Marg from Oz]

This was what I thought from the beginning. Now that they are charged I hope they will reveal all.

 

[Mercsw]

This is a rough one for me as I knew the family and taught one of the other kids when I was a teacher.

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[Sarahlou]

Disgusting. That poor girl.

 

[Amonet]

So what we know so far:

• Woman in 30s and man age 50 arrested for murder.
• Victim's mom is in her 30s and dad is age 50.
• Victim's parents have nine (!!) (now eight, I suppose ) children including a 6-month-old infant. That's a lot and must be very stressful.

Mom quoted as saying 'I can't eat or sleep properly. I miss and love my eldest princess so much, she's missing out on her baby sister, who has learned to smile and coo already.' Speaks about herself and how her missing daughter affects her, then segues to random comment about her youngest infant daughter cooing and smiling perhaps to show what a good mom she is. It's all about the mom and nothing about the missing daughter. I know that's just one quote, but... I don't have a good feeling about this.

Edited to correct ages of suspects.

I had similar thoughts about the mother's words. What with that and seeing the focus of police on the family home, and the ages of the arrestees, I don't think the charges are much of a surprise.

But I am still shocked that parents could kill their own child And the poor other children in the family who must be upset and confused as anything

 

[AddictedToLOeuf]

Anyone looking at that picture would think that was her baby.

 

[Marg from Oz]

Anyone looking at that picture would think that was her baby.

I actually thought that way back. There could be a whole can of worms here.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

So they have murdered one child

I had similar thoughts about the mother's words. What with that and seeing the focus of police on the family home, and the ages of the arrestees, I don't think the charges are much of a surprise.

But I am still shocked that parents could kill their own child And the poor other children in the family who must be upset and confused as anything

I suppose I should say, 'charged', but we don't know all the circumstances this was based on yet, and playing devil's advocate, they could still be innocent.

But you do have to question if one/both are responsible, the reasons. Did an argument get out of hand? Was she perhaps a rather uncontrollable teen? Was there abuse going on in the home? This and more will all come out in due course no doubt.

But with all the other children involved, one just a baby, it is a very sad and disturbing time.

 

[Scorpiette]

The father's FB post of July 6 is rather prescient...

I can't seem to find it. What did it say?

 

[HongKongPhooey]

This is a rough one for me as I knew the family and taught one of the other kids when I was a teacher.

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Going by SW's fb they put on a good show of one big happy family.

I think with the poor other kids involved I wont go into more detail re fb.

But it must be v difficult working in a sector that directly or indirectly deals with families where there may be issues.

 

[Ellmau]

Sad but unsurprising.

Facebooks:

Bernadette (RIP): https://www.facebook.com/bernadette.walker.100

Father: https://www.facebook.com/scott.walker.3956690

Mother: https://www.facebook.com/spadley

 

[IainD]

A bit more info and pics in this article.

Parents of missing girl, 17, charged with murder 7 weeks after disappearance

 

[SpursGyal]

I just stumbled across this case today. They must have something pretty compelling for 2 murder charges without a body.
That poor girl.