Why it matters: The ongoing investigation needs public assistance to piece together the events leading to Anita's death, with police particularly interested in sightings between specific times and locations.
Key details:
Anita left home around 5am on 24 July for her usual dog walking route.
Police are focusing on sightings between 6am and 6:30am from Newmill Lane to the track near Rectory Lane.
Two new cordons were placed at Newmill Lane on 4 August.
Anita's pink zip-up jacket, believed to be worn during the incident, is still missing.
The investigation so far:
Three arrests have been made: two on suspicion of murder and one for handling stolen goods.
A Home Office post-mortem was conducted, but the cause of death remains undetermined.
Police continue forensic work, searches, house-to-house enquiries, and CCTV analysis.
What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Mike Brown stated, "It has now been two weeks since Anita was attacked and we continue to work hard to establish the circumstances around her death. The response we have received via our Major Incident Public Portal and questionnaires have been invaluable and it's important that the public continue to engage with us."
What's next: Police urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. They also ask the public to refrain from speculation to protect the investigation's integrity and potential court proceedings.
The bottom line: Anyone with information should contact Suffolk police, quoting 37/41580/24, through the MIPP Portal, Crimestoppers, or by calling 101.
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