The Dando Files: The Murder of Jill Dando

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On April 26, 1999, Jill Dando - at the time one of the biggest names in British television - was shot dead in broad daylight outside her London home.
Just over a year later, loner Barry George was charged with her murder. He was convicted of the crime - but 8 years later he was acquitted, following a successful appeal.
I’m Mark Williams-Thomas and I’ve had exclusive access to the original Jill Dando police files - containing thousands of documents, intelligence reports…as well as photographs and footage never seen before..
*And I’ve uncovered evidence of a catalogue of police blunders that mean the real killer of Jill Dando may never be caught.
*And I’ve discovered that police failed to properly follow up a threat to kidnap Jill, sent just weeks before she was murdered.
*I can reveal for the first time that over 100 potential suspects were never eliminated from the inquiry
*Eleven people seen near Jill’s house on the morning of her murder were never identified
*Police used a discredited honeytrap operation to target their main suspect Barry George
*I’ve uncovered evidence that both the detective leading the investigation and the current Director of Public Prosecutions lied.
*And I’ve discovered that police failed to properly follow up a threat to kidnap Jill, sent just weeks before she was murdered.
This is the story, revealed for the first time, of the failed police investigation into Britain’s most high profile unsolved murder.

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@davidknowles7466

The question that wants answering is why was Barry George fitted up and who were the police who were in charge of the case.

@bingsinatra5283

I met her while she was filming The Holiday Show in Scotland in early 90s, she was very down to earth and friendly. After I closed the bar in the hotel I worked in, we had a few drinks together and I asked her "where are you going next?", she said "you'll be jealous", I said "on you go", she said "Rio". So sad.

@richardgray131185

We'll never actually know who killed her because there is an ongoing cover-up in progress.

@gaynorsandall4912

I'm convinced it was Jimmy Savile. He had the contacts and was being threatened with exposure.

@claudeducasse1247

The UK police was as competent in finding the killer of Jill Dando in 1999 as they were in finding Jack the Ripper in 1888.

@specialforces101

Very unconvincing analysis from an obvious grifter. Why no commentary from the prosecution counsel and why no detailed analysis of other professional assassinations showing parallels with Dando's killer's MO?

@mardylyttle4178

I think 'they' took her out because she knew too much and was going to spill the beans

@Caragh.Cuddihy

Her fiancé is the only person who was aware of her plans and movements that day.

@rhiburgess5616

Definitely need to review this cold case. Her poor loved ones, the not knowing must be awful. Clearly there were issues with the original investigation.

@billrossignon8621

Only one molecule of gunshot residue was found in a coat pocket of Barry George which is astounding in that the gun that killed Jill Dando was used at close range. George's apartment was strewn with garbage and hoarded belongings. It was filthy and yet they found nothing other than one molecule linking him to the crime scene and an expert stated that that molecule could have come from anywhere. If George altered a pistol and hand-crimped a cartridge where is the evidence of tools used to do these procedures. There was none. As someone with knowledge of cartridge reloading, using an altered pistol and handmade cartridge, the weapon is more likely to explode in the user's hand.

@Suzyfromtheblock

Professional hit men don’t go running around drawing attention to themselves, running in front of cars, hanging about, standing at bustops, ridiculous

@JamesJohnAgar

My money's on it being an intelligence hit

@HondoTrailside

What kind of theory is it that a "loner" was responsible for the killing? Is there extensive research that proves that loners are murderers as often as not? Is being a "loner" an all purpose motive for murder? In a world where large numbers of the population can't list one adult friend, and large numbers are no longer considering, or considered for marriage, how much does identifying a crime as likely committed by a loner shed a light on matters. And on and on. One advantage singling out loaners does have is that they would seem to be less able to defend themselves. They probably can't present an alibi.

@mercedesblack7828

I have been asking for years if Jill was phone hacked?

@chadlynch6992

Let me debunk the "Serbia" hit , Serbia would've take responsibility for killing Jill Dando to let people know thier serious and they'll do it again .

@N6-vn6ps

It's odd that this case has never been officially solved. It is somewhat reminiscient of the D.B. Cooper skyjacking case in the states, which was most likely an inside job.

@Ali1986Koksal

The likelihood of it being Barry George with his extremely basic intellect he has to actually carry out such a sophisticated murder AND get away with it is not impossible but you really are STRETCHING things to suggest it was him when you take all of that into account plus the amount of luck that would of had to of gone in his favour on the day again is not beyond the realms of possiblity but would be extraordinarily unrealistic to say the least.

@uncontrollable343

The Louis Theroux accusation made me chuckle lol

@ElementoryMyDearWatson

After all your work on the JS Scandal, I've been wondering what your perspectives are on the latest Russel Brand controversy?

@HondoTrailside

I don't know of any cartridge that is crimped over the bullet. There are blank and small caliber pistol shot shell cartridges that have a folded crimp, and that is because there is no bullet so the fold crimp terminates the casing and is sloped like a bullet for ease of insertion. Most cartridges are crimped into a canellure in the bullet itself, but they are not folded as shown in the program. The normal crimp is a subtle detail that many people may not realize has been formed. There is no reason to fold crimp, it would be unreliable, and cost more. The police seemed to be suggesting a starting pistol cartridge was used to push a projectile ahead of itself. This would seem to identify a person who had difficulty accessing decent firearms. They also referred to 9mm short/380 ACP, which is a standard weapon and loading.