The Metropolitan Police is re-examining CCTV footage as part of a fresh look at the unsolved murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando, according to multiple outlets. The footage under review shows a man at Putney Bridge station, according to the BBC.
Dando, a former Crimewatch presenter, was shot outside her home in Fulham, west London, in 1999. GB News reported the shooting occurred on April 26, 1999, and that Dando was 37 at the time.
Sky News reported that advances in 'enhancement technology' have prompted the renewed examination of the footage.
According to GB News and the Mirror, detectives are examining CCTV of a man whose features have been compared to Milorad Ulemek, described as a Serbian assassin currently serving a 40-year sentence in Serbia for convictions related to the assassinations of former President Ivan Stambolić and Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić. The Mirror linked the new investigation to its own reporting on this theory.
The case remains unsolved 27 years after the killing, according to GB News.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Independent reported detectives are reviewing enhanced CCTV footage in the cold case.
- The Mirror linked the new investigation to its own prior reporting on a 'Serbian assassin' theory.
“Jill Dando police launch new investigation over CCTV after Mirror 'Serbian assassin' probe” — The Mirror
Center
- Sky News attributed the renewed review to advances in CCTV 'enhancement technology'.
- BBC News reported the footage under review shows a man at Putney Bridge station.
- BBC Sport also reported on the Met's re-examination of CCTV footage.
“Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.” — BBC News
Right
- GB News detailed that the man in the footage matches features of Milorad Ulemek, a Serbian assassin.
- GB News reported Ulemek is serving a 40-year sentence for assassination-related convictions in Serbia.
- The Sun reported cops launched a new probe with hope CCTV may provide answers.
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are examining CCTV of a wanted man who matches the features of Milorad Ulemek, an infamous Serbian assassin.” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Jill Dando murder case?
The Metropolitan Police announced it is re-examining CCTV footage of a man at Putney Bridge station as part of a renewed investigation into the unsolved 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando, who was shot outside her home in Fulham, west London.
Why is the CCTV footage being re-examined now?
According to Sky News, advances in 'enhancement technology' have made it possible to re-examine the CCTV footage more closely than before.
Who is Milorad Ulemek and why is he mentioned in this case?
According to GB News and the Mirror, detectives are examining CCTV footage of a man whose features have been compared to Milorad Ulemek, a Serbian assassin serving a 40-year sentence in Serbia for convictions tied to the assassinations of former President Ivan Stambolić and Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić.
When was Jill Dando killed?
Jill Dando was shot outside her home in Fulham, west London, on April 26, 1999, according to GB News.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on in their coverage?
Left-leaning outlets, including the Mirror, emphasized their own prior reporting on a 'Serbian assassin' theory, while right-leaning outlets like GB News detailed Milorad Ulemek's background and criminal convictions.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningJill Dando murder: Detectives review enhanced CCTV in new hope for cold case
- The MirrorLeft-leaningJill Dando police launch new investigation over CCTV after Mirror 'Serbian assassin' probe
- BBC NewsCenterMet to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case
- BBC SportCenterMet to re-examine CCTV footage from unsolved Jill Dando murder
- Sky NewsCenterPolice to re-examine CCTV footage in Jill Dando unsolved murder case after advances in 'enhancement technology'
- GB NewsRight-leaningNew probe launched into Jill Dando murder 27 years after BBC presenter was shot on doorstep
- The SunRight-leaningJill Dando cops launch new probe into murder as hope CCTV may have answers