Tenerife murder: Family 'devastated'
The devastated son-in-law of an East Yorkshire businessman killed in Tenerife has spoken of the family's grief.
Reports suggest the 71-year-old company director was the victim of a robbery at his villa on the holiday island.
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Reports suggested the 71-year-old company director was the victim of a robbery at his villa on the holiday island.
His body was found in a pool of blood on Monday.
The son-in-law, who did not give his name, was speaking at the home of Peter and wife Patricia in Brandesburton.
He said: "We are all shocked, absolutely devastated. This is still raw. She [Patricia] is devastated. She's gone into town to sort out the banking.
"We know as much as you do. We have heard there may have been a break-in at Peter's apartment.
"We have also heard there may be some involvement with Eastern Europeans, we know there are lots of them about round there, but beyond that we know as much as you."
9 Comments
by Rog, Hull
Wednesday, February 10 2010, 9:33AM
“As reported speech goes, that is the most insensitive and naiive example I've seen in a long time. The reporter is quoting not a detached press officer who's put together a statement, but a relative who's in shock and distraught and, presumably, caught on the hop by a phone call or knock on the door from the press ... they'll blurt out all kinds of irrelevant details and thoughts when put under such pressure, and it's plain irresponsible and thoughtless to quote the exact words in this way and turn them into statements that are loaded with insinuation. Shameful. How on earth do you think that man and his family are feeling about such quotes being reported?”
by Kate, Bev
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 11:11PM
“That's right HDM...reported speech accusing Eastern Europeans with no proof....Way to go on improving race relations and come on, 'found in a pool of blood' shoddy Cluedo journalism.
Pi** poor.”
by Chinese DVD Gang, Warton Stleet Malket
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 10:36PM
“Dominic is now going to feel the wrath of brigade of the ground which is morally high. But at least I didn't comment on a story someone had actually died on.”
by disgusted, inyew
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 9:43PM
“Dominic you waste of a shi**y skin, have some bloody respect. When a crime like this is commited usually its for money, so unfortunately the first thing that has to be done is to protect all the accounts from these callous thieves! so dont sink to their scummy level its not wanted here! What a shame this poor woman has to think about sorting these things out at such a sad time my thoughts are with the family.”
by mind your own, ........
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 9:13PM
“this is disgusting good god how would you feel if this was your family member? i have known this couple for a number of years, please think before you speak how would you feel if this was one of your own? a bit of sympathy here people my love goes out to the family xxxxx”
by Kris, East Hull
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 8:42PM
“So the HDM can print stories accussing Eastern Europeans of crimes just because it was in Tenerife but they can't closer to home”
by Guess, Hull
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 8:23PM
“My guess is that it is meant to read "She HAD gone into town to do some banking" but HDM knows best hey...”
by Jay, East Hull
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 8:17PM
“I to am wondering if HDM have got that bit wrong about the banking as it totally detracts you from the horrible story & immediately makes you wanna snigger”
by Dominic, next to Patricia at the bank
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 7:11PM
“Company Director Salary -150k
Villa on Tenerife - 250k
He said: "We are all shocked, absolutely devastated. This is still raw. She [Patricia] is devastated. She's gone into town to sort out the banking. - Priceless!”