A forensic review into the deaths of siblings Martha and Griff Thomas, discovered at their Pembrokeshire farmhouse nearly 50 years ago, has concluded without yielding any new evidence or conclusions. The family expressed shock and disappointment at the outcome of the investigation, which began almost four years ago.
Huw Gibby, a 79-year-old family member, described the crime scene photos as a "blood bath" and stated he was left "shell-shocked" by the review's failure to uncover new answers. Dyfed-Powys Police acknowledged that a "significant amount of complex work" had been undertaken and informed the family about the challenges of revisiting an incident from 50 years prior.
The bodies of Griff, 73, and Martha, 70, were found at the isolated Ffynon Samson farmhouse in December 1976. A postman, new to the job, discovered their bodies after noticing undelivered letters on the porch and smelling burning from inside. Upon entering, he found Griff, who was badly burnt, and Martha, who had severe injuries, slumped on a magazine rack. The living room showed signs of a struggle, with overturned chairs and a television still switched on, emitting static.
The initial discovery prompted a double murder investigation, but the case remained unresolved. The recent review, initiated to re-examine the evidence, has now concluded, leaving the family seeking closure without definitive findings. The police stated they have updated the family on the limitations encountered in reviewing such an old case.