On the afternoon of 1 June 1974, the body of Eileen Cotter, 22, was...

Published: 5:29 am June 23, 2022
Updated: 7:11 am October 8, 2025
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman nearly 50 years ago – UKNIP

 

On the afternoon of 1 June 1974, the body of Eileen Cotter, 22, was discovered in front of a block of garages behind Hamilton Park, N5.

Her death was caused by strangulation.

At the time, a murder investigation was launched, but no charges were filed.

On 22 June, John Apelgren, 79, of Bryden Close, SE26, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Later that day, he was charged with murder and indecent assault on a different woman.

On Thursday, June 23, he is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.

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