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Father and daughter 'dumped Chereiss Bailey's body in canal'
bbc.com • • world
Key Points:
- John Anslow, 65, and his daughter Hayley-Marie Ferguson, 42, are on trial for their roles in the death and disposal of sex worker Chereiss Bailey, whose body was found in a canal in West Bromwich in September last year.
- Bailey, 36, was violently attacked, sustaining facial fractures, bruising, strangulation marks, and bite wounds, allegedly by Anslow inside his home after her services were engaged.
- Anslow admitted to preventing a lawful and decent burial but denies murder, while Ferguson denies charges of preventing a lawful burial and assisting an offender.
- CCTV evidence shows Anslow and Ferguson pushing Bailey's body in a wheelchair about 600 to 800 meters before dumping it in the canal, despite both having mobility issues.
- Prosecutors described Bailey as vulnerable with a chaotic lifestyle, and highlighted the strong, loyal relationship between Anslow and Ferguson, who disposed of evidence despite knowing about the murder.
