In December 2003, Evelyn opened the door of her house in Longsight to a man who claimed to be looking for her great-grandaughter. As he walked in, he punched her in the face and went on to repeatedly hit or stamp on her as she cowered on the floor... Evelyn died from her injuries 12 days later in hospital – leaving her family to grieve over Christmas.
The attack shocked even hardened police officers. One said: “It has been very frustrating for us because we would dearly love to bring someone to justice for this awful crime"...
Police offered a £12,000 reward but no one has ever been charged with her murder.