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A reconstruction of a mother's final hours before she was found dead in a burnt-out bedroom at her father's house have been shown on BBC Crimewatch. A reconstruction of a mother's final hours before she was found dead in a burnt-out bedroom at her father's house has been shown on BBC Crimewatch.
Detectives investigating the murder of Beverley Parkhouse, 45, appealed for information about her death in September 2006.Detectives investigating the murder of Beverley Parkhouse, 45, appealed for information about her death in September 2006.
Police believe it is likely Mrs Parkhouse, from Ogmore Vale near Bridgend, knew her killer.Police believe it is likely Mrs Parkhouse, from Ogmore Vale near Bridgend, knew her killer.
Her husband and her father have talked about how they have been "devastated".Her husband and her father have talked about how they have been "devastated".
Care worker Beverley spent her final evening with friends at the Top Club in Nantymoel before taking a taxi back to her father Ken Palmer's home in Ogmore Vale.Care worker Beverley spent her final evening with friends at the Top Club in Nantymoel before taking a taxi back to her father Ken Palmer's home in Ogmore Vale.
She arrived at 2330 BST on 3 September.She arrived at 2330 BST on 3 September.
The following day, Mrs Parkhouse's father discovered her lying dead in bed at 1130 BST. Part of the bed was burned as a result of a fire.The following day, Mrs Parkhouse's father discovered her lying dead in bed at 1130 BST. Part of the bed was burned as a result of a fire.
Detective Superintendent Paul Kemp said: "We are actively pursuing several lines of inquiry and believe there are people in the community who know more.Detective Superintendent Paul Kemp said: "We are actively pursuing several lines of inquiry and believe there are people in the community who know more.
Losing Bev has devastated all of us - I hope people will take just a few minutes to watch this show Husband Andre ParkhouseLosing Bev has devastated all of us - I hope people will take just a few minutes to watch this show Husband Andre Parkhouse
"It is vital people watch this show as they may have seen something or have information that could be vital to finding Beverley's killer."It is vital people watch this show as they may have seen something or have information that could be vital to finding Beverley's killer.
"The door to Beverley's father's home was not forced. The likelihood is Beverley knew her killer. Did she let her killer in?""The door to Beverley's father's home was not forced. The likelihood is Beverley knew her killer. Did she let her killer in?"
Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw someone hanging around or leaving the house on the night she died.Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw someone hanging around or leaving the house on the night she died.
They are also keen to trace an orange lighter and Mrs Parkhouse's silver flip-top mobile phone which she used shortly before her death.They are also keen to trace an orange lighter and Mrs Parkhouse's silver flip-top mobile phone which she used shortly before her death.
Mrs Parkhouse's death was not initially treated as murder but as the investigation continued, enough evidence was gathered to suggest her death was suspicious.Mrs Parkhouse's death was not initially treated as murder but as the investigation continued, enough evidence was gathered to suggest her death was suspicious.
Mrs Parkhouse was found at her father's homeMrs Parkhouse was found at her father's home
In December, a mobile police station was set up on her father's road, Cardiff Street, and a £20,000 reward offered for information leading to the conviction of the killer.In December, a mobile police station was set up on her father's road, Cardiff Street, and a £20,000 reward offered for information leading to the conviction of the killer.
Beverley's father Kenhas said: "Bev was such a special person and a very loving daughter. I am devastated she is gone. I just hope people will watch this show and help us find who killed my daughter."Beverley's father Kenhas said: "Bev was such a special person and a very loving daughter. I am devastated she is gone. I just hope people will watch this show and help us find who killed my daughter."
Her husband of 27 years Andre said: "I've known Bev since we were 17 years old - that's when we first met. I was attracted to her, she was so pretty, she had long black hair, she was funny.Her husband of 27 years Andre said: "I've known Bev since we were 17 years old - that's when we first met. I was attracted to her, she was so pretty, she had long black hair, she was funny.
"Losing Bev has devastated all of us. I hope people will take just a few minutes to watch this show.""Losing Bev has devastated all of us. I hope people will take just a few minutes to watch this show."
Crimewatch will be broadcast on BBC1 at 2100 GMT on 8 February, 2007. Anyone with information is asked to contact 01656 306 099 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Crimewatch will be broadcast on BBC1 at 2100 GMT on 8 February, 2007. Anyone with information is asked to contact 01656 306 099 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.