River death man 'deeply affected' by war struggles

THE IRANIAN man whose body was found in a freezing?Ewell river?had been?"deeply affected" by atrocities he witnessed following the Iraqi invasion of his homeland.

Jason Khalili, 52, was found dead in the Hogsmill River near Green Lanes on December 1.

Father-of-five Mr Khalili, who grew up in Tehran, the Iranian capital, served as an army medic during the conflict?between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?before moving to the UK in 1995.

During the war – which ran from 1980 to 1988 and claimed millions of lives – he was based in the south west of the country where some of the most intense fighting was seen.

A?woman who knew him from the early 1980s,?but did not?want to be named,?said?Mr Khalili?underwent a dramatic personality change following the conflict.

"After the war he was always angry, angry at Iraq, angry at everyone," she said.

"Because he was under so much stress during that time he had emotional problems that lasted for the rest of his life.

"We saw so many awful, horrible things during the war – hospitals being bombed, fathers carrying the bodies of their children through the streets.

"That deeply affected him in everything he did."

Family members went to?Mr?Khalili's?home?in Epsom after his body was found, and they discovered a handwritten list of people to notify of his death and a will leaving all his possessions to the eight-year-old daughter he fathered with partner Emily Smith.

His keys, wallet, mobile phone and shoes were also left inside the house.

At the time of his death, Mr Khalili was subject to a three-month suspended prison sentence, imposed by Redhill Magistrates' Court on September?23 this year?for common assault.

He had also been due back in court?for allegedly breaching the terms of?the community order he was handed.

Mr Khalili was previously?jailed for 26 weeks in 2009 for slitting his own dog’s throat, although it was?later revealed he had acted to save his son Massoud who was being attacked by the animal.

"When he wanted to be a nice person he was the best, there were several women who loved him very deeply,"?the woman?added.

"He would do anything for his friends and family and will be sorely missed by them."

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Man found dead in Ewell river named by police

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Man found dead in Ewell river named by police

December 03, 2010

THE man whose body was dragged out of a freezing river on Wednesday has been named by police.

The body of Jason Khalili, 52, from Epsom, was recovered from the Hogsmill?near Green Lanes, in Ewell, after police were called to the scene at around 11.20am.

His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem?examination was?due to take place on Friday.

Officers are still keen to speak to anyone who saw Mr Khalili in the area in the time leading up to his death,?as they try to piece together how he came to be in the river.

If you have any information, contact Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 quoting reference EP/10/5400.

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Woodcutter shot dead in Canje River ambush

Police were yesterday scouring the Canje area for two shotgun-toting men who killed a wood-cutter at around noon on Thursday, last, before fleeing with his outboard engine and other valuables.
The victim, 33-year-old Cleveland Hetmyer called ‘Water Dog’, was reportedly slain during a confrontation with the suspects in an area some 90 miles up the Canje River.

Cleveland Hetmyer's relatives await the arrival of his body at the New Amsterdam stelli

Hetmyer’s body, with bullet wounds to the leg and ribcage, was recovered late yesterday afternoon. Police said that the victim was lying in his boat, which was moored near the shore.
The killers are reportedly known as ‘Esmond’ and ‘Bragga’, and police believe that they are involved in marijuana cultivation.
Reports state that Hetmyer, who was accompanied by four others, including a five-year-old boy, had just entered his boat, which was tied near the shore, when two armed men in a canoe approached then.
They ordered Hetmyer to hand over his boat and other valuables. When he refused to, the one with the shotgun shot him in the leg.
The gunman’s accomplice then took the shotgun and blasted Hetmyer in the side.
Kaieteur News understands that the gunmen had threatened to kill the other persons, but they managed to flee into the bushes.
Leaving the mortally wounded man in his boat, the killers then made off with Hetmyer’s outboard engine and other valuables in the vessel.
The survivors subsequently contacted police, who went into the area and recovered the body.
The slain man’s relatives told Kaieteur News that Hetmyer lived alone at High Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. They said that he left his home two Wednesdays ago to travel up the Canje River where he plies his trade cutting wood.
The victim, whose relatives said had his own boat, was reportedly accompanied by Anthony Blair, 23, called ‘Horse man’, Alfred Henry, called ‘Buck Boy’, and Henry’s sons, aged 13 and five.
According to the relatives, Hetmyer had gone to help to dismantle Henry’s house and transport it out of the River.
The relatives recounted that Hetymer had also alleged that he was having problems with some people in the river who were “destroying his crops” and giving him a hard time.
They said that they received a call yesterday that Hetmyer had been shot and his body was in a boat drifting in the river. He is survived by five brothers and eight sisters. His father George Hetmyer is also a logger, but it is understood that he was doing logging at a different location up the Canje River.
The body has been taken to a New Amsterdam, Berbice funeral parlour.

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Man admits manslaughter over River Wey death

Man admits manslaughter over River Wey death

By Luke Jacobs
November 03, 2010

A MAN has admitted the manslaughter of a homeless former?soldier who died after being pushed?into the River Wey in Guildford last year.

Kenneth Lloyd denied murder but pleaded guilty to?the lesser charge?during a hearing at Guildford Crown Court on Wednesday.

He pushed 57-year-old Dominic Smith into the river close to the Odeon cinema on?November 24, 2009. The victim died in hospital the following day.

Defence barrister Marcus Tregilgas-Davey said on Wednesday that psychiatrists had agreed?Lloyd was now to fit to plead having undergone several mental health assessments

“We have had the opportunity to have conference with him and what the doctor says in the last paragraph of his report seems to reflect the position,” he added.

Prosecutor Mark Milliken-Smith said they could not be confident of proving that Lloyd's actions had amounted to murder.

“The Crown takes the view that in the background of drink being taken, a jury could not be persuaded of an intention to kill,” he added.

Judge Christopher Critchlow remanded Lloyd, of Ashridge Way, Sunbury Cross, in custody to re-appear before the court for sentencing on January 7.

“It’s taken a number of months since this matter first came to court and there have been a number of reports from psycharists and psychologists,” the judge said.

"This should be put back for further reports before sentence."

Mr Kelly was well known around homeless centres in Guildford and the surrounding area.

He was spotted floating in the river and was dragged out by the emergency services before being taken to the Royal Surrey County Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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Missing three days of man found dead in river

POLICE are making a fresh appeal for information about the bizarre disappearance of a 64-year-old Ewell man who was?found dead in the River Mole in Leatherhead, amid rumours described as “not helpful to his family".

The body of music lover and football fan David Agnew, known by friends as Davie, was recovered from the river near Randalls Road crematorium on Sunday, August 8 this year.

Officers are now unsure of the whereabouts of Mr Agnew for three full days prior to the discovery of the body.

After that time there were no definite sightings and police are asking anyone who can help piece together his movements to come forward.

As well as unconfirmed sightings, police have also had to deal with a number of rumours about Mr Agnew and the circumstances surrounding his death.

A friend of his, who did not wish to be named, said reports that he had been presented with divorce papers soon before his death had been misinterpreted.

“Those must be the unhelpful rumours the police are referring to,” he said. “But the implication is untrue.

"It just so happened there were some papers arriving the week before. The whole divorce process was amicable.

“There was another rumour that he was not too well, which wasn’t true. Another implication that he was completely penniless also wasn’t true.”???????

A post-mortem examination recorded the cause of death as being consistent with drowning. An inquest has been opened and adjourned and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

But Surrey Police are still trying to piece together Mr Agnew’s movements in the days leading up to his death, and are keen to find out why he was in the Leatherhead area.

"Extensive inquiries"

Officers?have stressed they want to hear from people who “genuinely” knew him or “definitely” saw him or heard from him at any time from the Friday before he was found dead (August 6).

It had originally been assumed he had gone to Leatherhead on the Sunday, but reported sightings have not been confirmed and he was apparently not seen in Ewell after the?Friday lunchtime.

Other friends, who described Mr Agnew as a “real character”, are as puzzled as police as to?what he was doing in Leatherhead.

He was a regular at pubs?around Epsom and Ewell and there was a possible sighting of him on Saturday, August 7 close to the Kings Arms in East Street, Epsom.

It is believed he may have been planning to meet someone to watch a football match on the Sunday.

Detective Sergeant Eddie Poole said: “Despite almost three months of extensive inquiries we are no closer to finding out why Mr Agnew was in Leatherhead and what happened on the day he died.

“He was incredibly well-known in Ewell and enjoyed singing in the local pubs.

“There are a large number of rumours circulating and these are not helpful to his family and only serve to impede our investigation.”

DS Poole urged people: “If you do remember seeing Mr Agnew at any point over those three days, then please get in touch.

“I want to provide some closure for the family and put an end to all the rumour and confusion which has resulted from this tragedy.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Poole on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference MV/10/3403.

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Missing three days of man found dead in the River

The POLICE made a fresh appeal for more information about the strange disappearance of a 64-year old Ewell man who was found dead in Leatherhead, River in the Middle mole rumours described as "not useful to his family.

The body of the lover and David Agnew, football fan called friends Davie, was recovered from the river of Randalls Road Crematorium on Sunday, 8 this year.

Agents are now uncertain fate of M. Agnew for three full days prior to the discovery of the body.

After this time it has no definitive observation and police anyone can help piece together require travel to present.

As well as non-confirmed observations, police also had to deal with a number of rumors of M. Agnew and the circumstances of his death.

A friend who did not want to be named, said reports submitted with divorce papers shortly before his death had been misinterpreted.

"Those who must be unnecessary rumours that the police refer", said."But the implication is false.

"It comes therefore is y certain documents arrived at week précédente.Le entire process of divorce was amicable."

"There is another rumor that it was not too well, that wasn't vrai.Une another implication that it was completely penniless also not true."

A review post-mortem registered the cause of death as being consistent with noyade.Une investigation was opened and is thrown and death is not regarded as suspicious.

But Surrey police seek still piece together M. Agnew movements in the days before until his death and to discover why he was in the area of Leatherhead.

"Extensive investigations."

Officers said they want to hear people "really" knew "definitely" has seen or heard of him at any time from Friday until he was found dead (August 6).

He had initially assumed he had gone to Leatherhead Sunday, but reported observations have not been confirmed and he had apparently not seen in Ewell after lunch Friday.

Other friends, M. Agnew who describes as a "true character" are also perplexed as to what he was doing in Leatherhead police.

He regularly in pubs around of Epsom and Ewell and there is a possible observing him on Saturday, August 7 close to the Kings arms in Street East, Epsom.

He believed that it was planning to meet someone attend a football match ball on Sunday.

Sergeant detective Eddie Poole said: "despite three months of extensive investigations we no more close to discover why M. Agnew was Leatherhead and what happened on the day of his death."

"It was incredibly well known in Ewell and enjoyed singing in pubs with."

"There are a lot of rumours circulating and they are not relevant to his family and are used to impede it our investigation."

DS Poole has urged people: "If you remember seeing Mr. Agnew at any time during these three days, then please get in touch."

"I want to provide some closure to family and to put an end to all rumors and confusion resulting from this tragedy."

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Poole 0845 125 2222, quoting the reference of MV/10/3403.

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Bodies of two men in search of the River

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Bodies of two men in search of the River

21 October 2010.

TWO men have died in the Thames near Staines after water to get a dog.

Police and fire and rescue teams were called on scene at Penton Hook Lock, Laleham Reach approximately 2: 30 p.m. Wednesday (20 October) and shortly after they recovered the body of a man in his 20s water.

He was taken to the Hospital of St. Pierre, Chertsey, while research has continued until 1 p.m. Thursday when a second body - a man at the end of his adolescence or early 20s - was found.

Neither victim has yet been identified by the police.

Runnymede neighbourhood Inspector Roger Nield said the pair thought penetrated into the water to save a dog, who later left the river itself.

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