Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Man's Body in Freezer: £20,000 Reward Offered
In a perplexing and unsettling case that has left investigators searching for answers, the body of Roy Bigg was found in a freezer almost a decade after he was reported missing. Builders stumbled upon Mr. Bigg's remains in the basement of the disused Simpson's Wine Bar in Forest Gate, east London in October 2021. Mr Bigg was identified through his dental records.
Roy Bigg had been missing since early 2012, and the circumstances surrounding his death and the years leading up to the discovery of his body remain a mystery. Police believe he was approximately 70 years old at the time of his death and that he may have been inside the freezer for several years. The Metropolitan Police Service is now offering a substantial reward of £20,000 for information that could lead to the arrest, charge, and prosecution of those responsible for Roy Bigg's murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, who is leading the investigation, expressed the urgency of the case, stating, "It's now been more than two years since Roy was found. Although our investigation and previous media appeals have provided us with information about Roy's life, we still need your help to identify who is responsible."
Detective Chief Inspector Allen urged anyone who knew Roy Bigg to come forward, emphasising the importance of their assistance. She stated, "Roy went missing in February 2012. We believe that his body may have been in the freezer for a number of years, and that he was aged about 70 when he died. To date, there have been no confirmed sightings of him during the nine-year period when he was missing."
The investigators have set up an incident room for anyone with information to reach out, and you can contact them at 020 8345 1570 or call 101, quoting reference CAD 4332/15Oct21. For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111 or visited at crimestoppers-uk.org.
