A woman alleged to have tortured and killed her step-father with the assistance of her boyfriend appeared in custody at the Old Bailey yesterday.
Juned Sheikh & Surie Suksiri
Surie Suksiri, 30, of Earlsferry Way, Islington and Juned Sheikh, 47, of Haywood Street, Camberwell are both charged with the murder of “cheerful and gentle” Frank McKeever, 63.
He was last seen alive as he walked along Highbury Park, near the junction with Highbury Grange at 10.00pm on Saturday, August 28, last year, allegedly in the company of Sheikh.
Mr McKeever has not been seen since and the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime team led the investigation to locate him, involving extensive searches of premises; open spaces; lakes; canals and other waterways without success.
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Sheikh, appeared via videolink from HMP Wormwood Scrubs wearing a grey sweatshirt and also spoke to confirm his name and date of birth.
Mr McKeever was reported missing nearly two weeks later on September 9 by a couple who were planning a home exchange with him.
Both Suksiri and Sheikh are charged with the murder of Mr McKeever on August 28, 2021 at The Chestnuts, Highbury Grange, Highbury.
They were remanded in custody until January 18, next year for a plea and case management hearing and a four-week trial date has been set for October 2.
They had previously been arrested and later released under investigation on September 28 and October 10, last year.
During the wide-ranging probe into Mr McKeever’s disappearance a reward of up to £20,000 was offered in return for information as to his whereabouts, but he has never been found.
His brother attended today’s hearing and in a statement during the search for him Mr McKeever’s family said: “Please could you help us find our brother, Frank McKeever.
“It will soon be the first anniversary of his disappearance as he was last seen on 28th August 2021.
“Our family had lost touch with him for some years, but we were so happy to re-connect with him last summer and were looking forward to being with him again to rebuild family ties.
“He seemed happy and positive about the future and he had remained loyal to his favourite football team Birmingham City.
“We really miss his cheerful and gentle personality and his sense of humour.
“He had a zest for life and loved chatting to people and was no doubt looking forward to celebrating his birthday on the 31st August and the Bank Holiday weekend.
“Sadly, he has now disappeared without trace and we are desperate for any news.
“we are very worried for his welfare and safety and will give help and support for anything he needs.
“If anyone has any information on his whereabouts please contact the missing People charity or the police. A reward is being offered.”
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