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Apparent Stability Before The Murder
- Billie-Jo's foster placement looked stable and happy from the outside despite her troubled background.
- The move to Hastings and a residence order amplified the appearance of a fresh, secure start for her life.
The 999 Call And The Tent Spike
- On 15 February 1997 Sion Jenkins called 999 saying there was blood everywhere and that Billie-Jo had fallen.
- In fact Billie-Jo had been bludgeoned nine times with an 18-inch metal tent spike and later died.
Jacket Blood And Timeline Problems
- Forensics found 158 microscopic spots of Billie-Jo's blood on Sion Jenkins' jacket, which became central to the prosecution.
- Timeline inconsistencies in his account further intensified police suspicion.