A police officer based in Thame was one of four commended for their commitment and professionalism during the investigation into the murder of an elderly woman, whose body was dumped and burnt near Thame.
Their investigation into the murder of 93 year-old Thea Zaudy in July 2007, led to the successful prosecution of Adrian Lis and Jolanta Kalinowska, who both received life sentences.
Mrs Zoudy was murdered by Kalinowska, who was her cleaner at the time, and who then crammed Mrs Zoudy’s body into a suitcase with the help of her son, Adrian Lis. With the unwitting help of a friend, they then drove out to farmland just outside Thame, and Adrian Lis set fire to the suit case. It was later found by two farm workers.
Asst. Det Insp Anthony Collingwood, from Thame, along with Det Con William Downey, Det Con Alan Hillsdon and Det Con Paul Mackie, will receive their commendations at a special ceremony at Drayton Park Golf Club, on Tuesday, May 26,(2009).
Photo: Thea Zaudy
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