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Katie Beth’s Law

A Call for Urgent Reform in Investigations of Unexplained/Suspicious Deaths & for Katie’s Case to be investigated by another police force 

We demand that all deaths deemed unexplained or suspicious receive a full forensic examination within 24 hours and that bloods are taken upon arrival at the mortuary to allow for accurate toxicology results.

Katie was a young woman aged just 27 years old when she sadly lost her life. Katie suffered from mental health for many years which subsequently led to addiction issues, Katie was also recognised as a highly vulnerable adult with a diagnosis of autism. 

Katie in July 2024 was found deceased at her home address, almost fully naked, with injuries/bruises covering her body. Due to there being no sign of a struggle according to the police and the police aware of Katie’s history of alcohol addiction they witnessed two empty bottles of vodka on the floor and the police initially then classified her death as accidental/unknown and declined to conduct a timely forensic examination as they deemed the death was not suspicious.

The police were aware on the night Katie was found deceased of CCTV footage showing a visitor that had been in Katie’s property for a considerable amount of time, the male visitor entered the property on the Friday evening and did not leave until the Sunday afternoon. The police were also aware of the visitors name and background. This information alone and the way Katie was found should have been enough for Katie’s death to be classed as suspicious. It was 2 days later that the visitor was eventually questioned. The male visitor also lied in his police statement stating he returned on the Sunday evening but cctv proves otherwise, when asked why he’s lied he gives another no comment interview - I wonder why..

It was only after Katie’s family had raised concerns about a needle stick mark injury between her toes that the family themselves found at the mortuary, was a forensic examination finally ordered—this came nine days after her death. The family knew Katie could not and did not ever inject herself which is documented many times in Katie’s medical records by professionals. But by the time the forensic examination was carried out 9 days on, critical evidence had deteriorated and Katie’s bloods had clotted, making it impossible for the pathologist and toxicologist to determine a cause of death.

Don’t let Katie’s memory be “it’s just one of them unfortunately” which is what we got told on the night by an officer attending the scene.

This tragic delay has not only denied Katie the justice she so rightly deserves but has also left us her family devastated and bereft of answers.

By the poor investigation carried out by the police, His Majesty’s Coroner was unable to find out Katie’s cause of death so Katie’s cause of death has been documented as;

“Katie Beth Beattie was found deceased on the 1st July 2024 at her home address. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Ms Beattie came by her death”

To: Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer QC MP, Prime Minister & Leader of the Labour Party

As a former Director of Public Prosecutions, you understand the importance of timely evidence in securing justice.

We, the undersigned, urgently call on you to champion legislation that enshrines into law the requirement for all suspicious or unexplained deaths to receive a full forensic examination within 24 hours of discovery and that the bloods are taken and preserved immediately upon arrival at the mortuary. 

This change will:

• Ensure crucial forensic evidence is preserved and collected in a timely manner.
• Will aide the investigation to identify persons who may have contributed to the death and aide the prosecution process of any person responsible for it.
• Ensure that the bloods are preserved so they remain accurate for toxicology results.
• Improve the accuracy and reliability of death investigations by the police so this allows His Majesty’s Coroner to have all available evidence to carry out his/her role to be able to reach a conclusion to the cause of death.
• Prevent future families from enduring unnecessary delays and uncertainty.
• Allow all people regardless of history to be treated equally with dignity and respect.
• Strengthen public trust in our justice system.

Read more in depth details on Katie’s story by The Sun News, Beyond Radio Lancaster, Daily Mail, ITV Granada Reports and YouTube Break The Ice.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38170559/sister-found-dead-flat/​

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35765100/daughter-murdered-chilling-clues/​

https://youtu.be/ICGkmflJpis?si=mXGY_AQ4WuQRz7kT​

https://youtu.be/_Z0LX1BWTlc?si=qBVWYY8YRl3tC1Mr​

https://youtu.be/TknFF1Lw21Q?si=UVphvI2wrc0aSDti​

https://youtu.be/cWrBlxxFKgw?si=RenK2RrTPTiPdjhH

https://youtu.be/T5VOCy0T9eA?si=XZ2lazCpoqiWA1Oo​

https://youtu.be/Ym-Hj8Z0v7s?si=fTXeTPaIHL6ou6fb​

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-09-17/family-who-fear-woman-was-murdered-call-for-law-change​

https://www.beyond.radio/news/local-news/family-who-fear-lancaster-woman-was-murdered-call-for-urgent-law-change/​

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15135895/amp/How-horrifying-death-woman-remains-unsolved-year-later-unbelievable-police-failings-left-family-furious.html

Let Katies story be the catalyst for reform.

Let Katie be the last victim failed by delays in the currently poor investigation process conducted by police.

Sign to demand justice and better protection for vulnerable lives, all lives matter regardless of the individuals background.

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