‘We’re living in mental torture’, say family after woman, 48, suddenly disappeared – as £20,000 reward is offered
THE heartbroken family of a woman who vanished without a trace months ago says they’re “living in mental torture”.
Fiona Holm, 48, was last seen alive in Bromley, London on June 20 – with her family reporting her missing nine days later.
After weeks of searching police said they believed she had been killed, and charged a man with her murder.
However, Fiona’s body has never been found and cops are now offering a £20,000 reward for information on finding her.
The 48-year-old’s loved ones are now pleading for someone to come forward as they approach their first Christmas without her.
The devastated family say all they want is to say their final goodbyes to their “kind-loving” Fiona.
They said: “As a family we are facing our first Christmas since Fiona was murdered, and we are tormented by the fact that her body has not been found.
“Somebody out there has the information police need to bring Fiona home, so we can say our final goodbyes and try and find some peace. We are living in mental torture.
“It is difficult enough for us to come to terms with Fiona’s murder this Christmas, but not knowing where her remains are is an even greater ordeal. We need to be able to lay her to rest. We need to have a funeral.
“We just hope that someone has the decency to put us out of our misery and provide police with the information they need to recover Fiona’s body, and allow her and us to rest.
“Fiona was a kind and loving person who would do anything for anyone. Nothing was too much trouble for her to help a friend. We need someone to show that same kindness to us, and come forward with information.
“Please if anyone knows anything, no matter how small it may seem, get in touch with police.”
Fiona was last seen leaving an off-licence in Bromley in June, with police coming to the conclusion in the weeks that followed that they believed she had been killed.
In July the cops arrested a 65-year-old and charged him with murder.
Since then the force has released CCTV of Fiona in hopes someone would come forward.
Now, they’re offering £20,000 to anyone who can help find the 48-year-old’s body.
As a family we are facing our first Christmas since Fiona was murdered, and we are tormented by the fact that her body has not been found.
Fiona's loved ones
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “Fiona’s family are facing not only their first Christmas without her, but also not knowing where she is.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who saw Fiona since she was last seen in Verdant Lane, SE6 in June this year.
“We are piecing together a timeline of what may have been her last movements, and your information, no matter how small, could help us establish what happened to her and where she is.
“Have you heard, or do you know anything concerning where her remains could be found? Even if it is just rumour, please share that information with us – you may even be eligible for a cash reward.
“Fiona was a mixed-race woman, aged 48 when she was last seen alive. The footage we have released of her in Verdant Lane shows what she was wearing when she was last seen.
“Do you remember seeing her? Do you know Fiona and know anything about what was happening in her life? If you can help, please do get in touch.”
If you saw Fiona or have information concerning her disappearance you can provide information via our information portal.
Alternatively, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 22MIS023317.
To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.