In what seems contrary to the physical evidence, and the polices expectations, the pathologist, Freddy Patel, deems the cause of death as a heart attack. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of Terms and Conditions. [25] After Hardy was imprisoned, British rap artist Plan B released his song Suzanne, dubbing Hardy as the 'Camden Ripper' and describing the murder of a fictional prostitute named Suzanne Smith. As Hardy pleaded guilty, there was no trial and no fresh coroners inquests were ever conducted. Camden New Journal When the police investigated Hardy's flat, they found a locked door and, despite his claims to the contrary, found that Hardy had a key to it. He has uneventful childhood and excels in school, later studying engineering at Imperial College in London. Once again the pathologist decided that Tomlinson had been a victim of a heart attack despite two further examinations suggesting he had actually died of an abdominal haemorrhage. Dr Freddy Patel, 63, was told on Friday that the case will not be added to a General Medical Council (GMC) hearing currently investigating four other post-mortems he conducted. A lot of mistakes were made.. A spokeswoman for the GMC said: We acknowledge the comments made by the panel. The first case involving the incompetence and misjudgement of Patel related to the first victim of the so-called Camden Ripper in 2002. Sally Whites body was discovered after police visited Hardy in relation to a claim that he poured battery acid through a neighbours door. Hardy replies no comment. The investigation has concluded and the matter has been subsequently classified as a No Crime.. [20] The other man was stocky and wearing dark clothing. . Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast #116: The Four Faces of The Camden Ripper - Part One "Tony the Alcoholic", a blog by Murder Mile Walks and Murder Mile UK True Ctrime Podcast . In his flat the police discovered the naked corpse of 31-year-old Sally. The panel will this week hear submissions as to whether, on the basis of the facts found proved, Dr Patel's fitness to practise is impaired and if so what sanction should be imposed. It found his work was not of the standard expected of a competent forensic pathologist and liable to bring the medical profession into disrepute.. The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA), a regulatory body for pathologists on the Home Office register, suspended Dr Patel from conducting suspicious death post mortems last year. The health authoritys inquiry later reported: We are not in a position to comment usefully on Dr Ys post-mortem findings but we do have concerns about the statement provided by the police. Ultimately, the health authorities were cleared of any wrongdoing. [12] The victims were identified as Bridgette MacClennan, 34, and Elizabeth Valad, 29. [16], In 2013, high-profile criminologist David Wilson released a documentary on Hardy as part of his Killers Behind Bars: The Untold Story series, in which he examined claims Hardy could be linked to the murders of London sex workers Sharon Hoare in Fulham in 1991 and Christine McGovern in Walthamstow in 1995.[24]. Charged over that offence, he was sectioned rather than jailed. The General Medical Council (GMC) ruled that Dr Freddy Patel failures brought the profession into disrepute. For example, the coroners inquest into Ms Whites death, a short hearing in front of a handful of people, was considered inadequate. G20 pathologist Freddy Patel suspended Forensic examiner not allowed to practise for at least four months after botched postmortem delayed murder investigation Pathologist Freddy Patel has. Lawal set for Elite test after latest win, Road less travelled in Women Behind the Wheel, New Journal Enterprises 2023. Similarly, 35-year-old Bridgette MacClennan is identified through DNA. [CDATA[// >
