Police in Liverpool have released surveillance footage from a Prescot pub showing the final movements of Rose Johnston before her death. The 68-year-old grandmother was discovered dead on Ancroft Road in Dovecot after sustaining a fatal head injury.
The Watch Maker footage from October 3
Surveillance video from The Watch Maker pub in Prescot captures Ms. Johnston's final social outing two days before her body was found. According to the report, the footage shows her entering the establishment, helping herself to a coffee, and finding a seat among her friends. She appeared to be in good spirits, behaving as her normal self while socializing.
The footage shows Ms. Johnston departing the pub at approximately 12:40 am on October 3. Following her departure, she reportedly took a taxi back to her residence in Dovecot. Notably, she was wearing the same all-white clothing in the pub footage that she was wearing when she was discovered at her home on Ancroft Road.
Two suspects on conditional bail after 12 months
Detective Chief Inspector Catherine Walsh confirmed that the investigation into the murder has resulted in the arrest of two men. While these individuals are currently on conditional police bail, they have not been charged. The Merseyside Police have spent the last year conducting an extensive investigation to identify those responsible for the killing.
As reported by the source, the police have utilized a wide array of investigative tools over the past 12 months. These efforts have included house-to-house inquiries, forensic analysis, witness interviews, and the review of various CCTV feeds. Detective Chief Inspector Walsh has stated that she remains "absolutely committed" to pursuing every line of inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice.
A family's grief following the August birthday milestone
The Johnston family is currently navigating the emotional aftermath of a year without their matriarch. The loss has been particularly poignant as the family recently marked what would have been Ms. Johnston's 69th birthday in August. In a statement released through the police, her relatives described the pain of her absence as "unbearable."
The family shared memories of Ms. Johnston as a hardworking and caring woman who found joy in simple pleasures . They noted that she would have likely celebrated her birthday with a trip to a caravan , a hotel in Southport, or a walk along the beach in Rhos-on-Sea. The senseless nature of her death remains a source of deep shock and disbelief for her loved ones.
The missing hours between the taxi ride and Ancroft Road
Despite the release of the pub footage, seeveral critical elements of the timeline remain unverified. Investigators have not yet clarified what occurred during the interval between Ms. Johnston's taxi ride home and the discovery of her body at 12:35 pm on October 4.. It remains unknown if any other individuals were present at her Ancroft Road home during those final hours.
The identity and specific connection of the two men on conditional bail to the crime scene also remain undisclosed.. To help bridge these information gaps, the charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads directly to the arrest of those responsible for the murder.
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