I never got over it. Two other pathologists later concluded that the 47-year-old newspaper seller died of internal bleeding as a result of blunt force trauma, in combination with cirrhosis of the liver. The GMC had wanted the panel to consider Dr Patels work in the case of Sally White, a prostitute murdered in 2002 by Anthony Hardy, the serial killer known as the Camden Ripper. Like Hardys later victims she is a prostitute working in the nearby Kings Cross red light area. Despite suffering these injuries, the wounded police officer held Hardy until backup arrived and he was arrested at the scene. The GMC will now hear submissions as to whether, in light of the proven facts against him, Dr Patels ability to practice has been impaired and what sanctions will be taken against him. A wound to the head and a bite mark to the thigh were recorded, yet heart disease was given as her official cause of death. What would the playwright have made of the murders of Anthony Hardy? Dr Patel claimed he shredded documents in 2007-8 that would have been part of the evidence. We will review the panels comments once the case is concluded.. Blog at WordPress.com. "I am sure Elizabeth would have been alive. The document, however, suggests there were areas of concern beyond the work of the pathologist. A pathologist found guilty of serious misconduct over his post-mortem examination reports into the death of a victim of so-called "Camden Ripper" Anthony Hardy has had his suspension extended. Because he had ruled out murder, there was effectively "no crime to investigate". Dr Patel did not record injuries, including finger grip marks and others apparently caused by a fork. I have never recovered. Two of his victims, who Hardy later said died during bondage sex, were photographed in demonic masks after death and then callously mutilated, their torn limbs found tossed in black bin bags over Christmas 2002. She added in that interview with the Nottingham Evening Post that she felt the case had been subject to a whitewash. He stated then that his current job was as a "Home Office South Eastern Group Practice 20042009" when the dates should have stated 2004-2006. Is that, Mr Hardy, is the dead lady, the corpse which we found in your bedroom? asks the veteran detective. Test yourself with this Cockney Rhyming Slang quiz. Charged over that offence, he was sectioned rather than jailed. That was the final part of this four-part series into The Camden Ripper and the final episode of Murder Mile for 2020. This pattern of evading justice would become a distinguishing feature of Hardys horrific crimes. But again the inquirys report reveals concerns which ran into dead ends, with mental health workers revealing how they feared Hardy had killed Ms White even after Dr Patel had concluded otherwise. [6] In 1986, Hardy's wife, Judith, divorced him. Hardy was sectioned but released later that year and went on to kill Valad, 29, and Bridgette Maclennan, 34, both sex workers. The coroner was Dr Stephen Chan, who has not given evidence to any panel, investigation or inquiry in relation to the Hardy murders. Had these matters been communicated to the coroner we think it likely that he would not so easily have been satisfied that there was no third-party investigation or foul play.. [5] Early life Hints and tips Anthony John Hardy [2] [3] (31 May 1951 - 26 November 2020) [4] was an English serial killer who was known as the Camden Ripper for dismembering some of his victims. I never got over it. Detectives shut down a murder investigation after Dr Freddy Patel ruled Sally White, a woman who worked as a prostitute, had died from heart failure - and not as the result of being attacked by Hardy. West End Extra, 40 Camden Road Camden Town London, NW1 9DR, Enquiries: We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The whole team had a gut feeling he had done it., While they held these fears, there was no official outlet or investigation for them to share them with. Dr Freddy Patel, 63, who was criticised over his part in the investigation into the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests, omitted autopsy findings which he considered not "relevant". He became an alcoholic and diabetic.[6]. There were so many questions to be answered, the Valad familys case was nevertheless thrown out at the High Court. [13], Hardy was diagnosed with a personality disorder. //-->