DNA breakthrough over 1994 Julie Pacey murder

Detectives investigating the unsolved murder of a mother-of-two have obtained a DNA profile which may identify her killer.

Julie Pacey, who had been strangled and sexually assaulted, was found dead in September 1994 at her home in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

In a statement issued following an appeal for information on the BBC'sCrimewatch programme, Lincolnshire Police urged anyone with suspicions about the identity of the offender to come forward.

The senior investigating officer in the inquiry, Detective Inspector HelenEvans, said advances in DNA technology meant a "nearly complete" profile of an individual had been extracted from evidence found at the scene.

Urging people with relevant information in the UK and overseas to contact the inquiry team, Det Insp Evans said it may be that the killer did not live in the Grantham area at the time of the offence, or had since moved away.

The body of Mrs Pacey, aged 38, was found in the bathroom of her family home in Longcliffe Road, Grantham, on September 26 1994.

Detectives are still pursuing several other lines of inquiry, including anongoing effort to trace a man wearing blue overalls who was seen leaving Mrs Pacey's home thee days before the murder.

Officers also remain interested in any details regarding a blue BMW, possibly a 5 series, that was seen parked on the driveway of the family home, next to the victim's Audi.

In addition, they are still seeking information regarding a Luc Desroches watch that was noticed to be missing from the property.

Anyone with information to assist the inquiry is urged to contact LincolnshirePolice on either 01522 532222.