It was the murder that shocked Weston-super-Mare - a woman beaten, strangled and stabbed while walking her dogs.

Yet, the chilling case remains unsolved.

More than three decades have passed since the death of Helen Fleet, but her killer has never been found.

Ahead of the 32-year anniversary of the killing on Thursday, Somerset Live has revisited the facts with the help of Avon and Somerset police.

The 66-year-old, who lived with her sister in Osborne Road, was last seen alive when she parked her car close to Worlebury Woods to take her two dogs for a walk at around 10.50am on March 28, 1987.

Her body was discovered by another dog walker around two hours later and a major police investigation began.

But, despite thousands of people being interviewed, hundreds of statements being taken and the launch of a BBC Crimewatch appeal, the identity of Helen's killer still remains a mystery.

Detective Sergeant Pete Frake, of the Major Crime Review Team for Avon and Somerset Police, said: “Helen Fleet was found beaten, strangled and stabbed in Worlebury Woods, near Weston-super-Mare, at around 12.40pm on Saturday, March 28, 1987.

“She had driven to the woods that morning in her blue Datsun to take her dogs for a walk and was last seen alive in Worlebury Hill Road.

“Despite a major police investigation at the time and further reviews of evidence more recently, no-one has ever been charged in connection with Helen’s murder."

A new appeal was launched in 2017 on the 30th anniversary of Helen's death, focusing on members of the community in Weston-super-Mare - a line of inquiry police are still following.

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“As with all unsolved murders in Avon and Somerset, this case remains open and while there are currently no new lines of enquiry, we believe the key to unlocking this case may lie in the local community," said DS Frake.

“Loyalties and relationships can change over the years, which can result in people being more willing to tell us what they know, or share with us any suspicions they may have.

“Helen’s friends and relatives have been waiting more than 30 years to see justice done which is a heavy and unimaginable burden to bear.

“If you know anything about Helen’s murder, I would urge you to come forward now.”

If you can help, please call 101 and ask for the Major Crime Review Team, or contact police here.

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