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New Leads Link Serbian Assassin to Jill Dando Murder

11/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Metropolitan Police are investigating evidence linking Milorad Ulemek, a Serbian assassin serving a 40-year sentence, to the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando.
Ulemek matches witness descriptions and CCTV footage of a man seen near the crime scene.
A forensic analyst noted similarities between Ulemek's tie and that of the unidentified man in the footage.
The investigation, long-stalled, is now pursuing new leads uncovered by the Daily Mirror.

History

Historical Context

Jill Dando, a prominent BBC presenter, was murdered on April 26, 1999, outside her home in Fulham, London, prompting the UK's largest murder inquiry since the Yorkshire Ripper case. Initial investigations focused on various suspects, including Barry George, who was wrongfully convicted. Recent links to Serbian assassin Milorad Ulemek highlight the complexities of the case, reflecting ongoing challenges in solving high-profile murders.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police are investigating evidence linking Milorad Ulemek, a Serbian assassin serving a 40-year sentence, to the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando.
Ulemek matches witness descriptions and CCTV footage of a man seen near the crime scene.
A forensic analyst noted similarities between Ulemek's tie and that of the unidentified man in the footage.
The investigation, long-stalled, is now pursuing new leads uncovered by the Daily Mirror.

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