Lynda & Dawn memorial (from home page)
It is 23 years since Enderby girl Dawn Ashworth was murdered and 26 years since
Lynda Mann another school girl from neighbouring Narborough was also brutally taken;
both were killed by the same man. Their deaths were the first in the world to be
solved using DNA testing and screening.
Recently we started to lobby for the killer to be kept in prison. During this an idea
was raised to raise money to create some kind of memorial to Lynda and Dawn. This
was in direct response to their killers subsequent appeal for early release.
Also of note during our research it became obvious that their murderer's name was
easier to find on the internet than any actual reference to the two girls (forensic
science journals newspapers and web sites from Delhi to Derby from Dakkar to
Delaware. The world covered the first case to be cracked using DNA - in every excerpt
the perpetrator was referenced) Indeed in many reports Lynda and Dawn were not
even mentioned. This fact has strengthened the belief and will of people locally and
nationwide to establish a permanent memorial to Lynda and Dawn, His name is etched
in history while in many places the names, lives and memories of Lynda Mann and Dawn
Ashworth of the schoolgirl victims are almost forgotten.
What this web site and the Facebook group aims to do is this:
* lobby the government to reject their killers case for appeal.
* to serve as an online memorial
and to create a permanent memorial/s to Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth.
Please support our initiative (things you can do)
It is 23 years since Enderby girl Dawn Ashworth was murdered and 26 years since
Lynda Mann another school girl from neighbouring Narborough was also brutally taken;
both were killed by the same man. Their deaths were the first in the world to be
solved using DNA testing and screening.
Recently we started to lobby for the killer to be kept in prison. During this an idea
was raised to raise money to create some kind of memorial to Lynda and Dawn. This
was in direct response to their killers subsequent appeal for early release.
Also of note during our research it became obvious that their murderer's name was
easier to find on the internet than any actual reference to the two girls (forensic
science journals newspapers and web sites from Delhi to Derby from Dakkar to
Delaware. The world covered the first case to be cracked using DNA - in every excerpt
the perpetrator was referenced) Indeed in many reports Lynda and Dawn were not
even mentioned. This fact has strengthened the belief and will of people locally and
nationwide to establish a permanent memorial to Lynda and Dawn, His name is etched
in history while in many places the names, lives and memories of Lynda Mann and Dawn
Ashworth of the schoolgirl victims are almost forgotten.
What this web site and the Facebook group aims to do is this:
* lobby the government to reject their killers case for appeal.
* to serve as an online memorial
and to create a permanent memorial/s to Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth.
Please support our initiative (things you can do)
- Tell other people about this and why you think it is important
- Join our Facebook group
- Donate or help us to raise funds for a permanent memorial to Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth.
- SIGN the e-petition at the prime ministers website
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Lynda Mann remembered
Lynda Mann
Narborough schoolgirl
Lynda Mann was popular and liked. Taken from her family and friends in 1983.
Are you a friend of Lynda?
Do you want to share any memories?
A lot is written and profiled of the man responsible for her death but very little is known
of Lynda, if you knew Lynda and would like to see her remembered properly let us know;
use the contact us form or email lynda.dawn@rollingdominoes.com
I knew Lynda from the age of 8 until she died. She was a year above me in school,
the same year as my brother, and lived 'just around the corner' from us. I
remember going to Lynda's house to see their dog's new puppies and also seeing
their baby hamster's. I remember playing with her in the park and the bus
journeys home from Lutterworth Grammar School Youth Club.
I remember all of those things but the most vivid memory I have is the day I
learnt of Lynda's death. It was during lunchtime at Lutterworth Grammar that the
rumours started. Karen, the friend Lynda was due to meet the previous night,
was in pieces in the playground. After lunch we attended a History lesson - our
teacher had to tell the class that Lynda had been murdered.
I returned home that afternoon to be met with police everywhere and my Mum
and brother in tears.
The death of Lynda shattered the community. Three years later it happened all
over again with Dawn. (Angela Smith).
Narborough schoolgirl
Lynda Mann was popular and liked. Taken from her family and friends in 1983.
Are you a friend of Lynda?
Do you want to share any memories?
A lot is written and profiled of the man responsible for her death but very little is known
of Lynda, if you knew Lynda and would like to see her remembered properly let us know;
use the contact us form or email lynda.dawn@rollingdominoes.com
I knew Lynda from the age of 8 until she died. She was a year above me in school,
the same year as my brother, and lived 'just around the corner' from us. I
remember going to Lynda's house to see their dog's new puppies and also seeing
their baby hamster's. I remember playing with her in the park and the bus
journeys home from Lutterworth Grammar School Youth Club.
I remember all of those things but the most vivid memory I have is the day I
learnt of Lynda's death. It was during lunchtime at Lutterworth Grammar that the
rumours started. Karen, the friend Lynda was due to meet the previous night,
was in pieces in the playground. After lunch we attended a History lesson - our
teacher had to tell the class that Lynda had been murdered.
I returned home that afternoon to be met with police everywhere and my Mum
and brother in tears.
The death of Lynda shattered the community. Three years later it happened all
over again with Dawn. (Angela Smith).
| REMEMBER Lynda Mann Dawn Ashworth |
| Remember "the other murdered and missing children" |
that there are people like you out there showing your support. (TC). |
"I was only young when my sister was taken from us which
meant I never got to know my big sister. My family have all
been strong having to live with this loss. We all miss her so
much and I would do anything to have her back with us now.
We are all just hoping that justice is done and he rots in
prison like he deserves." Rebecca Eastwood
meant I never got to know my big sister. My family have all
been strong having to live with this loss. We all miss her so
much and I would do anything to have her back with us now.
We are all just hoping that justice is done and he rots in
prison like he deserves." Rebecca Eastwood
| I was 9yrs old when Lynda was killed. Coming home from school to see on the front page of the Leicester mercury. I remember the next day at school i was asked "was that girl who was murdered related to me" by classmates even kids and teachers above & below me in school, "yes she was my dad's cousion". (Sarah) |
I was in the year below Lynda at Lutterworth
Grammar school, she was in the same class as my
brother. I remember to this day being in the
classroom and on the bus on the way home when
somebody told us what had happened.
Friends were crying everywhere you looked. I
remember getting home and my parents telling me to
stay in and not to go out alone. I remember thinking
how often i had walked to school from Huncote to
Brockington College walking by the alleyway where
they found Lynda, and the times i walked the route
where Dawn was killed.
I often think of Lynda and Dawn and when ever I
hear his name i just think they had all the evidence
that they needed, . . . . We also have to think of his
innocent kids . . . . (Rachael Dyer)
Grammar school, she was in the same class as my
brother. I remember to this day being in the
classroom and on the bus on the way home when
somebody told us what had happened.
Friends were crying everywhere you looked. I
remember getting home and my parents telling me to
stay in and not to go out alone. I remember thinking
how often i had walked to school from Huncote to
Brockington College walking by the alleyway where
they found Lynda, and the times i walked the route
where Dawn was killed.
I often think of Lynda and Dawn and when ever I
hear his name i just think they had all the evidence
that they needed, . . . . We also have to think of his
innocent kids . . . . (Rachael Dyer)
everything like it was yesterday and it still hurts. (Louise) |
Tutor at Brockington, and taught Dawn whilst she was there. I remember them both as sweet girls with big smiles and a twinkle in their eyes. They were both lovely girls to work with. The haunted eyes of their friends will stay with me forever.
families, and also to the Bucklands, as those who were in the area will perhaps understand. Keith Branchflower |
| Lynda from Linda /Lind - English meaning of the name LYNDA for a girl - variation of Linda, lime tree, linden tree, beautiful. Lind is Germanic meaning "soft and tender" though ultimately Celtic in root. Image of tree in meaning depicts a gentle personality. Latin/USA: beautiful. |