A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the murder of Junior George Nelson whose remains were found in undergrowth near railway lines at the back of Rabournmead Drive in Northolt on 14 March 2016.
The reward, offered by independent charity Crimestoppers, comes nearly 10 years since Junior was last seen on 15 August 2015 in Kilburn.
Met Police say Junior was known in the Kilburn area and believe that prior to his disappearance he was being taken advantage of by those involved in drug dealing in the area.
Four people were arrested following an initial investigation but all were released without charge.
Detective Constable Iain McDonald from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said: “It’s been ten years since Junior disappeared – years in which his family and friends have been left without the answers they deserve. We remain committed to finding those responsible for Juniors’s death but need the public’s help. There are people amongst the community, in particularly the Kilburn area, who know what happened to Junior.
“A lot can happen in ten years. Allegiances can change and maybe you felt unable to talk to us at the time, for whatever reason, but you are now in a position to do so. Now is the time to come forward.
“We understand that those with information may be concerned, but I would urge anyone who can help to come forward and help give Junior’s family the justice they deserve.
“A substantial reward is available from Crimestoppers, who are a charity, independent of to the police. – They will not ask for your personal details when you contact them, just for any information that could help identify who is responsible for Junior’s murder. To qualify for this reward, you must provide information directly to them.
“You can also speak to our investigation team. Any information you have, no matter how small, could be significant and will be treated with the strictest confidence.”
Alexa Loukas, Crimestoppers’ London regional manager, added: “Crimestoppers provides a safe and anonymous way for anyone with information to help, without ever having to involve the police. Even though ten years have passed since Junior’s tragic murder, what you know could be the key to bringing justice for Junior and providing his family with the answers they so desperately need.”
Anyone with information is asked submit it online to police through its Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) at:
https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0101020116K50-PO1.
Anyone with information can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
