FOUR people have been charged with conspiracy to murder as part of a police investigation into the deaths of two men in Coventry seven years ago.
Johnny Robbins, 33, disappeared in March 2018, and it is alleged he was tortured before being murdered. His body has not been found.
Johnny’s death is linked to the murder of Daniel Shaw, who was found with gunshot injuries to his chest in Copland Place in the Tile Hill area that same month.
Today (Monday July 28), five people were arrested in an early morning operation at addresses in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Sam Jones, 26, and Ben Whyley, 36, have both been charged with kidnap, false imprisonment, wounding with intent and conspiracy to murder.
Jordan Doswell, 29, and Junior Makosso, 28, have both been charged with false imprisonment, wounding with intent and conspiracy to murder.
Thomas Young, 29, has been charged with kidnap and false imprisonment.
All five people are due to appear before Birmingham magistrates this afternoon.
The charges relate to the kidnap, torture and murder of Johnny Robbins only, as police have so far not been able to gather sufficient evidence to charge anyone in relation to the death of Daniel Shaw.
Six other people who have been arrested or voluntarily interviewed last year as part of the investigation will face no further action.
Senior Investigating Officer Jenny Birch said: “This is a really significant development in our investigation into the deaths of Johnny and Daniel.
Ryan Hobday.
“We have said from the outset that we were absolutely committed to establishing the truth behind what happened to them, and that has been true throughout the many years we have been investigating.
“We have spoken to Johnny and Daniel’s families today to update them on the latest developments, and will continue to support them.
“Seven years have passed, and allegiances change. We still need people with information about what happened to do the right thing – pick up the phone and tell us what you know.”
Police still want to hear from anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Coventry man Ryan Hobday, who was 28 in 2018, who is wanted in connection with the murders. Police believe he may also have been murdered.
Anyone with information on the location of Hobday, or with any other information, is asked to contact police by visiting https://tinyurl.com/389b2fth or calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
