Continued police appeal on 30th anniversary of Woking murder
Today (30 April), marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Karen Reed - who was shot after answering her door to a man disguised as a pizza delivery driver.
Last updated 30th Apr 2024
Police are continuing an appeal for information - 30 years after the unsolved murder of a woman in Woking.
Karen Reed, who was said to have no involvement in any criminal activity, was at her home in Willow Way on The Barnsbury Estate at around 9.15pm on Saturday, 30 April 1994 when she answered the door to a man she believed to be a pizza delivery driver.
The man, described as tall, dark-haired, wearing glasses, and holding a blue and white pizza box, asked her to confirm the address, before shooting at close range five times.
An ambulance was called but the 33-year-old died at the scene.
A murder investigation was launched and despite pursuing over 3,000 lines of enquiry and obtaining 1,700 statements, Karen’s killer has never been identified.
Officers believe that this murder was a contract killing and a case of mistaken identity.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Hicks said: “Even though 30 years have passed since the murder of Karen Reed, we remain determined to find those responsible for her death.
“Somebody out there knows who killed her - whether it’s the individual who pulled the trigger, or those who were assigned to arrange this contract killing and we urge them to come forward so that justice is done for Karen and her family and friends.
“Karen was an innocent young woman who was loved by those who knew her. She had absolutely no involvement in criminal activity, and we have always believed that this murder was a case of mistaken identity and a contract killing which went wrong.
“It’s time for the people who now what happened to do the right thing and come forward to help us.”
People who believe they have any information that could help this investigation are being urged to contact Surrey Police via webchat on www.surrey.police.uk or via 101.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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