🚨 Police dig up Rotherham site in search for murdered woman

Police are excavating land off Piper Lane in Aston, Rotherham, as they search for the remains of Teresa Shephard, who was murdered more than 30 years ago.

Teresa was 26 when she disappeared in June 1995. Her body has never been found.

Peter Turner was convicted of Teresa’s murder in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. He was formerly of Doncaster Road, Worksop.

Police are now carrying out excavation work at the site and say there is likely to be a police presence there for the next few days.

Teresa’s family have been informed of the latest developments and police say they will continue to keep them updated. The family have asked for their privacy to be respected.

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