APPEALS are still ongoing for information into the death of a teenager who was killed in a house fire that was deliberately started.
Lindsey Scholes was 17 when she died in a house fire on Milgate Street in Royston on September 8, 2001.
The fire was deliberately started after white spirit was posted through the letterbox and set alight - Lindsey’s two friends survived but Lindsey did not - and no-one has ever been caught.
Lindsey’s mother, Jackie Meloy, is still appealing for anyone with any information about her daughter’s death - 18 years on.
“It would have been Lindsey’s birthday in March and she would have been 35,” said Jackie.
“I will never drop this, I want justice for my daughter because at the end of the day whoever did this is still walking around and having a life when they took my daughter’s life.
“It’s not going to bring her back but our family want some justice for what has been done to her.
“So far we’ve only heard the odd rumour - but I still put up appeal posters off my own back trying to get more information.
“I do this every time on her birthday and anniversary of her death.
“When Shaun, Lindsey’s brother, launched the appeal he put out a video clip of Lindsey hoping that would help.
“I wanted to keep it private but if that sparks something I’d do anything for information.”
Lindsey’s case is one of 26 murders that is being re-examined by South Yorkshire Police’s cold case team that investigates unsolved murders.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers in the force’s major incident review team are responsible for looking at unsolved homicide cases.
“The death of Lindsey Scholes will be looked at by the team, who are currently analysing and reviewing vast amounts of information in relation to each homicide case.
“This is a complex process which will of course take time and once complete the team will look to identify any further investigative opportunities which may now arise, to ensure any and all lines of enquiry are progressed and exhausted.
“Lindsey’s family will be kept updated throughout and we continue to seek the support of the public should they have any information.
“Any new lines of enquiry will be explored in depth and anyone with information is encouraged to call 101 or report it to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.”
However, Jackie has since criticised the police saying they have left her in the dark when people have come forward with new information.
She added: “The police don’t even contact me, it’s me who contacts them. They don’t give me any updates.
“About three weeks ago I rang them and asked for a meeting about the progress, it’s been 18 years and I want to know what’s happening - nothing gets reported back to me.”
