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SECOND REPORT RE: MURDER OF ALISON JANE SHAUGHNESSY
176. This subsequent report deals with additional evidence
which was not available when the original report was compiled.
177. To assist the reader, this report is divided into the
following sections:-
(A) Additional background of Allson and John SHAUGHNESSY
including their wedding in June 1990.
(B) Information regarding Michelle and Lisa TAYLOR's participation
in Ju-Jitsu and other activities.
(C) Evidence from Staff at Churchill Clinic regarding the
suspected affair between John SHAUGHNESSY and Michelle TAYLOR,
and their movements on 3rd June 1991, the day of the murder.
(D) Interviews of Michelle and Lisa TAYLOR, John SHAUGHNESSY,
Jeanette TAPP and Mr and Mrs TAYLOR on 24th July 1991 when
they were all interviewed as potential witnesses.
(E) Evidence of Police Officers at scene on 3rd / 4th June
1991 and fingerprint evidence discovered at 41 VARDENS ROAD,
BATTERSEA SW11.
(F) The subsequent arrest of defendants TAYLOR, and Jeanette
TAPP on 7th August 1991.
(G) The Murder Scene.
(H) Other forensic evidence and evidence from Trustee Savings
Bank outlining cash withdrawal by Michelle TAYLOR on 3rd
June 1991.
(I) Arrest of Derek TAYLOR and subsequent action.
(J) Verification of TAPP's evidence.
(K) Other Statements.
178. (A) ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND - Alison Jane SHAUGHNESSY
and John SHAUGHNESSY Prior and subsequent to Alison's marriage
to John SHAUGHNESSY, she confided in Ann Marie WALSH (cousin)
and Valerie Margaret LYNCH (friend) her dislike of Michelle
TAYLOR, and her suspicions that Michelle had damaged and
stolen some of her clothing, whilst residing at the Churchill
Clinic.
179. Character and general information regarding Alison's
background is outlined in her aunt, Stella WALSH's statement.
It includes conversation between herself and Michelle TAYLOR
on the morning of Alison and John's wedding. Also Alison's
depressed mood as to the reception Michelle TAYLOR was given
on her visits to Ireland.
180. Eileen WALSH, Alison's Godmother and resident of Piltown,
Co. Kilkenny confirms Michelle TAYLOR and other friends
of John and Alison SHAUGHNESSY staying at her home (Bed
and Breakfast) prior to the wedding on 23.6.90. Mrs WALSH
further recalls Michelle TAYLOR's concern over the state
of John SHAUGHNESSY's clothing upon his arrival at the house
two days before the wedding.
181. BARCLAYS BANK - Alison SHAUGHNESSY's Supervisor at
Barclays Bank in the Strand, Sandie GRAHAM, outlines Alison's
employment history with the bank, speaking very highly of
her, both from a professional and personal point of view.
182. Shirley Louise GONSALVES a Bank Clerk, and former colleague
of Alison SHAUGHNESSY, recalls Alison writing a letter on
3rd June 1991 during her lunch break. (This is the letter
recovered from the victim's handbag - Exhibit CS/102).
183. Tijen CEMAL a former employee at Barclays Bank, recalls
Alison visiting her house shortly after her wedding and
stating that she (Alison) hoped to start a family in 1991.
184. On 9th August 1991 John SHAUGHNESSY was interviewed
at his home address, which resulted in a lengthy statement
(73 pages) being compiled over a three day period. In summary
he stated the following points:-
i) Intending to start a family with his wife, which was
not common knowledge.
ii) That it was well known that Alison and he had intended
returning to Ireland to take up permanent residence.
iii) That the affair with Michelle TAYLOR commenced in March
1989 and of his engagement to Alison in April the same year.
iv) Details of his relationship with Michelle TAYLOR prior
and subsequent to his wedding.
v) In March 1991 Michelle TAYLOR begins driving him home
to VARDENS ROAD, on Monday nights and that it was unusual
for her (Michelle) to enter the flat. That only occurred
on some two occasions.
vi) How Michelle was always reluctant to accept money for
helping with the flower arranging.
vii) The close relationship between Michelle, her sister
Lisa, and Jeanette TAPP.
viii) Commencing weight training and keep-fit classes with
Michelle TAYLOR in 1989.
ix) In September 1990 the friendship between Alison and
Michelle became more distant.
x) Having moved into VARDENS ROAD, how Michelle stayed there
on one occasion and wanted to sleep with him but he declined.
Alison was staying with her parents that particular night.
How Michelle used his house keys to let herself out of the
flat the following morning.
xi) That Michelle rang him at the Clinic on 3rd June 1991
and stated that she may be delayed to assist with the flower
arranging.
xii) How Michelle arrived at the Clinic at 6.20pm. on 3rd
June.
xiii) Repeats details of finding his wife's body that night.
xiv) That on the 6th July 1991 whilst at his brother's wedding
in Ireland, how Michelle slept in his bedroom and attempted
to make love to him, but he declined.
xv) Disputes certain comments recorded in Michelel TAYLOR's
Notebook. (Exhibit AS/13).
185. (B) JU-JITSU CLUB re: Michelle and Lisa TAYLOR Vincent
Michael McCOY, a member of the AKROYD CENTRE CLUB run by
Colin ELGIE in 1987, states how he knew Michelle TAYLOR
whilst at the club, and her physical ability whilst participating
in classes.
186. Colin ELGIE - (Ju-Jitsu Instructor) recalls Lisa TAYLOR's
attendance at his club.
187. John EDWARDS (Ju-Jitsu Instructor) recalls Michelle
and Lisa TAYLOR's attendance at the Croydon Y.M.C.A. some
three years ago. Further recalls the attention that Michelle
showed towards him.
188. Errol Frederick FIELD - (Ju-Jitsu Club Owner) states
how Michelle and Lisa TAYLOR joined one of his classes having
left the club run by Colin ELGIE, and their subsequent progress
whilst attending classes.
189. Statements were obtained from the Morley College, Westminster
Bridge Road, outlining Michelle TAYLOR and John SHAUGHNESSY's
enrolment and attendance at Weight Training / Keep fit classes
in 1989/1990. Details are contained in the statements of
Paul SOUTHWELL and David NORMAND-HARRIS.
190. (C) CHURCHILL CLINIC - LAMBETH ROAD The following witnesses
recall their suspicions regarding the relationship between
John SHAUGHNESSY and Michelle TAYLOR whilst both were employed
at the Clinic, and their respective movements on 3rd June
1991, the day of the murder.
191. Dr John MATHIAS states that in late 1990 he recalls
noticing marks/scars on Michelle TAYLOR's face, whereupon
she stated it was a result of her martial arts training.
192. Timothy LANCASTER - (Nurse at Clinic) states that he
'dated' Michelle TAYLOR whilst she was employed at the Clinic,
and his suspicions regarding a relationship between Michelle
and John SHAUGHNESSY.
193. Alan TUCK - (Hospital Purchasing Manager) outlines
John SHAUGHNESSY's employment history at the Clinic and
verifies some of his movements on 3rd June 1991.
194. Jacqueline PIERCE WILLIAMS - (Credit Controller), recalls
Michelle TAYLOR's apparent infatuation towards John SHAUGHNESSY.
195. Sally PEEK - (Administration Officer), in addition
to her statement dated 7.8.91 recalls that some 18 months/two
years ago, how Michelle TAYLOR described in detail breaking
someone's arm.
196. Anne-Marie OWENS - (Patients Accounts Supervisor),
in addition to her statement dated 19.6.91 recalls seeing
scratches on Lisa TAYLOR's face, and being informed it was
as a result of a fight she had been involved in.
197. Peter MIDDLETON - (Services Manager), describes Michelle
TAYLOR as having a very "changeable personality, introvert
and secretive". Confirms both John SHAUGHNESSY and
Michelle TAYLOR's residency in the staff accommodation at
the Clinic.
198. David ALEXANDER - (Chief Executive), confirms seeing
Michelle TAYLOR at the Clinic on 3.6.91, but not before
7.15pm.
199. Gordon McCURDY - (Night Porter) recalls that when on
duty at the Clinic on 3.6.91 he received a call at about
9.00pm. from Mrs TAYLOR, requesting to speak to her daughter
Michelle. Upon receiving 'no reply' Mrs TAYLOR stated she
would phone back later. Some 10 to 15 minutes later, a second
call was received from Mrs TAYLOR again requesting to speak
to her daughter.
Whilst attempting to connect the call, Mr McCURDY received
another call, this time from Michelle TAYLOR wishing to
speak to her sister. She was informed that her mother was
on another line, whereupon she said "Don't put her
through (meaning her mother) let me talk to my sister."
McCURDY states that Michelle TAYLOR sounded very distressed
whilst on the phone. Michelle was subsequently put through
to her sister; Mrs TAYLOR being informed that the extension
line was busy.
200. Sylvia Lilian COOK - (Marketing Manager), confirms
speaking to John SHAUGHNESSY in her office on 3.6.91 at
4.50pm.
201. John FORAN - (Maintenance Technician), a colleague
and friend of John SHAUGHNESSY recalls seeing him at the
Clinic on 3.6.91 at 5.00pm., but not Michelle or Lisa TAYLOR.
He further states having a conversation with the defendants
prior to John and Alison SHAUGHNESSY's wedding. Both females
stated that the marriage wouldn't last as Alison was the
wrong girl for John.
202. Lindsey BEECROFT - (Medical Secretary), states that
on 3.6.91 she saw both John SHAUGHNESSY and Michelle TAYLOR
working in the 'MRI' Department in the basement of the Clinic,
arranging flowers between 6pm. and 6.15pm.
203. Christina ROBERTSON - (Radiographer), states that between
6.00pm. and 6.05pm. on 3.6.91 she was awaiting her relief,
when she saw Michelle TAYLOR walk down the corridor past
her department in the basement, and commencing working on
the flower display in a waiting room.
204. Kevin BARKER - (Porter), confirms seeing both John
SHAUGHNESSY and Michelle TAYLOR working on the flower display
near the Pharmacy at 8.00pm.
205. John SHAUGHNESSY - (Statement dated 6.9.91) further
states that when heleft the Clinic on 3.6.91 to collect
the flowers at Waterloo, he cannot recall seeing Michelle
TAYLOR's car parked outside the Clinic, neither was it there
upon his return with the flowers.
206. Edward BURDEN - the Area Manager of Initial Contract
Service produces the 'Satisfaction Note' (Exhibit EAB/1)
from Sanderstead Fire Station for 3.6.91 for the cleaning
work carried out that day.
207. Patricia TIMLIN - nee KEANE - (Additional Statement
dated 9.9.91 and 25.9.91). Mrs TIMLIN clarifies the dates
of her visit to Ireland with Michelle TAYLOR in June 1991.
She details her delay in returning to the UK as a result
of Michelle TAYLOR not arriving at Dublin Airport on appropriate
date. Additional statement (25.9.91) clarifies error in
statement dated 15.9.91. Also note that since original statement
was obtained, Miss KEANE has married and is now referred
to as Mrs TIMLIN.
208. (D) ATTENDANCE 0F TAYLOR'S FAMILY, ETC AS WITNESSES
AT POLICE STATION In the original Report Paragraph 137 is
incorrect. The following information clarifies error:- On
24th July 1991 Lisa and Michelle TAYLOR were invited to
BATTERSEA POLICE STATION, Jeanette TAPP to LAVENDER HILL
POLICE STATION, and John SHAUGHNESSY to EARLSFIELD POLICE
STATION. Mr and Mrs TAYLOR were not invited to attend any
Police Station but decided of their own accord to accompany
their daughters to BATTERSEA POLICE STATION.
209. Michelle TAYLOR - The notes of her interview (Paragraph
140) are now produced by Woman Detective Constable THOMAS
as Exhibit AT/1. No additional statement was taken on that
day.
210. Lisa TAYLOR - The notes of her interview (Paragraph
140) are now produced by Detective Constable GALLAGHER as
Exhibit AJG/4.
211. Mrs Ann TAYLOR - (Mother of Michelle and Lisa) On 24.7.91
during the course of making a statement to Acting Detective
Sergeant LAING and Detective Constable GIBSON, notes were
also recorded of additional conversation. These notes are
now produced by A/DS LAING as Exhibit ML/2 and by DC GIBSON
as Exhibit KG/1: the officers recording their own account
of the conversation.
212. No notes were recorded when the statement was taken
from Mr Derek TAYLOR by Detective Sergeant SAUNDERS.
213. Jeanette TAPP - (See Paragraph 142) - The statement
taken from TAPP on 24.7.91 is produced by Detective Sergeant
GLEESON as Exhibit BG/13. The notes of that interview are
produced as BG/12. In addition the original statement taken
from Jeanette TAPP on 13.6.91 at the Churchill Clinic is
now produced by Detective Constable WESTON as Exhibit KW/1.
214. John SHAUGHNESSY - When interviewed at Earlsfield Police
Station on 24.7.91 by Detective Sergeants BATCH and GARROD.
Notes were made by Detective Sergeant HATCH and are now
produced as Exhibit PH/1.
215. Following the interview of Michelle TAYLOR on 24.7.91
a subsequent search was made of her vehicle, (White Sierra
Estate, Index No. RHX 958Y) at Battersea Police Station
with her consent by Detective Constable SUMMERS. A black
jacket was recovered from the rear seat of the vehicle and
is produced by DC SUMMERS as Exhibit AS/12. Further mention
of this jacket and its submission to the forensic laboratory
is made later in this report.
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