Essex Police mark Goldfinger murder anniversary with fresh appeal

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Essex Police mark Goldfinger murder anniversary with fresh appeal

Essex Police have renewed attempts to find the killer of notorious criminal John Palmer. Palmer was killed in the grounds of his home five years ago by a contract hitman.

New appeal: Essex Police want to solve who murdered John Palmer

Date - 24th June 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Essex Police have used the fifth anniversary of John Palmer’s murder to appeal to criminals who have information about the case to come forward. Palmer, nicknamed Goldfinger because of his links to the 1983 Brinks-Mat bullion robbery, was...

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