A mum-of-two has claimed she was violently raped by murderer John Cannan when she was just nine-years-old.Melanie Gregory, now 51, alleges that the notorious killer pulled her into a disused laundrette in Birmingham in February 1981.
Evil Cannan, born in Sutton Coldfield, is currently serving three life sentences after being jailed for the high-profile murder of newlywed Shirley Banks in 1987.The convicted rapist and abductor, 69, became eligible for parole last year which, Melanie said, inspired her to speak out, reports Birmingham Live.
The domestic and family violence caseworker contacted West Midlands Police with the allegations two years ago.But the investigation was eventually shut down by the force which said there was no prospect of conviction 'due to the passage of time'.
She feels let down by the system. Speaking exclusively to BirminghamLive, from Australia where she now lives, the married mum claimed the assault happened 42 years ago when she was walking towards her family home in Goosemoor Lane, Erdington.Records show Cannan lived in Ley Hill Road at the time - only a 12 minute drive from where Melanie alleges he assaulted her.
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