A family have spoken of their ‘sadness beyond words’ on the anniversary of the ‘merciless murder’ of a much-loved dad. On what is the tenth anniversary of the loss of Jon Casey, his family have said that to still have no justice for their loss is a ‘sadness that is hard to comprehend’
The dad of two was stabbed close to the Lazeez restaurant in Barrack Road, Northampton on January 16, 20135. Detectives named the prime suspect as Waijs Dahir, who it is believed fled to Coventry after the killing.
The then 21-year-old is believed to have left Northampton shortly after Jon’s death, coming to Coventry, and then leaving the country two days later – on January 17, 2015. Police say while he is thought to be somewhere in Somalia or Kenya, they are keeping an open mind and are urging anyone with any information to come forward.
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As part of the tenth anniversary appeal, Jon Casey’s family have issued a heart-breaking statement about their ongoing loss. It reads: “Ten years without Jon, a partner, a son, a brother and a daddy to two little girls, is a sadness beyond words.
“Knowing the cruel way he was a killed is a horror we have to live with every day. Time cannot ease our sadness or erase the horrific memories of that night. Living without justice, without the person that killed Jon being held accountable for the horror they put Jon through 10 years ago, and us for every day of the last 10 years, is a sadness that is hard to comprehend.
“Maybe, knowing that the person responsible for Jon’s vicious, brutal and merciless murder has been held accountable will help us all to heal a little. Our world has been a lot less fun without Jon in it.”
‘Ninth Christmas without him’
Launching the new appeal, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell said: “Although it’s been ten years since Jon died, his family still carry their grief as if his murder happened yesterday and this is no surprise when you speak to them and understand just how deeply he was loved.
“Jon was a father to two children, a much-loved son, as well as a cherished brother and partner. There are so many people who still greatly feel his loss and these feelings are compounded by the knowledge that the person who killed him has not yet been brought to justice.
Jon Casey and murder suspect Wajis Dahir
“If anyone has any knowledge as to where Waijs Dahir is, please contact us. If you do have information but are not sure whether to pass it on, please think of Jon’s family who have just had to spend their ninth Christmas without him.”
A £35,000 reward has been offered through independent charity Crimestoppers to anyone who provides police with information which leads to Dahir’s arrest. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, or any other information about the death of Jon Casey, can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
People can also call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting Operation Nanny. Or the can provide details by emailing OpNanny@northants.police.uk