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No Human Remains Found Of Suspected Fred West Victim, Mary Bastholm, Following Cafe Excavation

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Documentary film makers' research led to excavation

English police say they have finished excavation work at a cafe in Gloucester, where it was believed the body of a suspected victim of Fred West may have been buried.

No human remains, or items of significance were found.

The serial killer was a regular at the previously named Pop-In in Gloucester where Mary Bastholm, who went missing in 1968, worked.

Assistant Chief Constable, Craig Holden, says he hopes that "eliminating this location will bring some small comfort to her family":

Detective Sergeant, Faye Satchwell-Bennett, has this statement from Ms. Bastholm's family:

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