Friends and family of missing chef
Claudia Lawrence have held a candlelit
vigil to mark her 37th birthday - as detectives admit they are no closer
to finding her
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Claudia Lawrence has been missing since March 2009 |
The service at York
Minster was also attended by
Kate McCann, whose daughter
Madeleine
vanished on holiday in May 2007.
Miss Lawrence's
father Peter said the ceremony at York Minster was an opportunity to
remember all those affected by the "continuing tragedy" of a missing
loved one.
Mr Lawrence led a
procession from Mansion House, St Helen's Square, to the West Doors of
the Minster for a Vigil for the Missing at the high altar, where candles
were lit.
He was joined by the
Archbishop of York and the Dean of York for the short service
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Claudia's father Peter has searched tirelessly for his
missing daughter |
The 64-year-old
solicitor said: "This continues to be a tragedy for all of us who care
about and love Claudia."
His friend Martin
Dales said the vigil was a chance for people to mark Miss Lawrence's
birthday.
He said: "It
certainly does not get any easier and every birthday or Christmas is an
extremely tough time for everyone who loves Claudia."
North Yorkshire
Police have said investigators are no closer to finding out what has
happened to the York University chef.
She has been missing
since March 18, 2009.
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Kate McCann also attended the service |
Detectives involved
in the murder inquiry have said that Miss Lawrence's tangled love life,
including affairs with married men, has been one of the biggest
challenges.
A North Yorkshire
Police spokesman said today: "The investigation into the disappearance
of Claudia Lawrence is still continuing, although there have been no
major developments.
"We would ask anyone
with information to contact us." |
