Relatives of Gaia Pope, whose body was found 11 days after she went missing in Swanage in Dorset, are also appealing for anyone with information about the case to come forward. Gaia, 19, vanished on 7 November last year, leading to an extensive police search and a campaign by her family and friends to find her. Change is coming.”Calling for further help, Gaia’s cousin Marienna Pope-Weidemann said: “When she was missing, it was the support and dedication from the public that kept us going. They are calling for Gaia’s friends, anyone involved in the search and the wider public to think about submitting pieces of art. The watchdog is also investigating a complaint from Gaia’s family over Dorset police’s decision to take no further action in relation to the allegation of rape.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2018 07:39 UTC