Mary McLeod

Mary McLeod was murdered in her flat at 18 Fleur De Lis Buildings, Stepney between 25 and 29 July 1942.

A 44-year-old man was tried for the murder based mainly on the fact that he had lied during questioning, but at the trial the prosecution offered no evidence and he was acquitted. When first questioned he said he did not see Mary that day, however that was later shown to have been a lie as his fingerprints were found on an ale bottle in her bedroom and he had been seen with her in two public houses. However, that was all the Police offered to support their case and it was noted that they had not questioned other people, especially another man that it was said to have been seen entering her flat late that night with her and who was possibly not the main suspect.