Winnie Johnson

Memorial Garden for Winnie Johnson

A fund has been set up for a memorial garden for Winnie Johnson at St. Chrystostoms, where she regularly worshipped.

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Winnie Johnson 'fought tirelessly' to find her son Keith

A statement has been posted on the Searching for Keith website announcing the death of Winnie Johnson.

"Winnie Johnson, the mother of Keith Bennett, died this morning at 12.35 am, aged 78.

"She was a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and is survived by one younger brother.

"Winnie fought tirelessly for decades to find Keith and give him a Christian burial. Although this was not possible during her lifetime, we, her family, intend to continue this fight now for her and for Keith. We hope that the authorities and the public will support us in this.

"We would like to express our deep gratitude to all the medical staff who cared for Winnie during her illness, and also the public for their good wishes and support over the years. "We hope that everyone will understand, however, that we would like to grieve for her in private, both at this time and during her funeral."

– www.searchingforkeith.com statement

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Hopes Ian Brady will still attend his mental health hearing

Ian Brady's solicitor is still hopeful that the public will see the child killer attend his mental health tribunal on Monday.

Brady is still unwell despite returning to Ashworth Hospital yesterday following tests after a seizure.

He's wanting to return to a Scottish Jail and starve himself to death.

Ian Brady
Ian Brady's solicitor hopes Brady will be fit enough for his mental health hearing Credit: PA
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