The Unsolved Disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh

How Did This Estate Agent Simply Vanish Without a Trace?

Hannah Marland
CrimeBeat

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The Disappearance

Suzy Lamplugh was a 25-year-old estate agent; working in Fulham, London.

On the 28th July 1986, Suzy left her office at around 12:30 pm, to get to an appointment at 12:45 pm. The appointment was to show a potential client around a house, known only as ‘Mr. Kipper’ from what was found in Suzy’s diary.

After two hours, Suzy’s manager noticed she had not returned, which was said to be unlike her. His initial thought was that she may have had a family emergency, and been unable to contact the office regarding her return. He then rang Diana; Suzy’s mother, however, Diana said she had not seen or heard from her daughter that day.

Witnesses claim to have seen Suzy at the property, around 12:50 pm, joined by a man assumed to be Kipper at 1 pm.

‘Mr. Kipper’ was described as being very well dressed; and clutching a bottle of champagne, which many thought was odd for a house viewing

In addition to this, some witnesses describe the two engaging in a heated conversation, before getting into Suzy’s car together and driving away.

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Hannah Marland
CrimeBeat

24-year-old in Manchester, UK. Really just trying to navigate through the horrors