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Bridlington hotel manhunt: Bei Carter was 'stabbed' Bridlington hotel manhunt: Landlady Bei Carter was 'stabbed'
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A guest house landlady who was found dead in one of the rooms had died from a single stab wound to the chest. A guest house landlady found dead in one of her rooms died from a single stab wound to the chest, police said.
The body of Bei Carter, 49, was found on Friday night at the Morayland Guest House on Marshall Street, Bridlington.The body of Bei Carter, 49, was found on Friday night at the Morayland Guest House on Marshall Street, Bridlington.
John Heald, 53, from Rotherham, who was staying at the property, is wanted in connection with her murder.John Heald, 53, from Rotherham, who was staying at the property, is wanted in connection with her murder.
He is also wanted over another offence in Sheffield on 13 July and more than 150 police, including armed officers, are involved in the hunt for him.He is also wanted over another offence in Sheffield on 13 July and more than 150 police, including armed officers, are involved in the hunt for him.
Police said there had been a number of reported sightings of him in Rotherham, Wath-upon-Dearne, Mexborough and Doncaster where he had lived for most of his life.Police said there had been a number of reported sightings of him in Rotherham, Wath-upon-Dearne, Mexborough and Doncaster where he had lived for most of his life.
Ch Sup Jason Harwin, of South Yorkshire Police, said he had no information to suggest Mr Heald was armed with a gun, despite specialist armed officers being involved in the operation. Ch Supt Jason Harwin, of South Yorkshire Police, said he had no information to suggest Mr Heald was armed with a gun, despite specialist armed officers being involved in the operation.
"We've got additional officers out on patrol at the moment and they are working with local people to help them understand what's happening," he said."We've got additional officers out on patrol at the moment and they are working with local people to help them understand what's happening," he said.
A £5,000 reward has been offered by charity Crimestoppers for information leading to his arrest and an appeal has been broadcast on the BBC Crimewatch programme.
'Shocked and outraged''Shocked and outraged'
Det Ch Insp Matthew Baldwin, from Humberside Police, said he did not believe Mr Heald knew Ms Carter.Det Ch Insp Matthew Baldwin, from Humberside Police, said he did not believe Mr Heald knew Ms Carter.
He said her family was "shocked and outraged" by what had happened.He said her family was "shocked and outraged" by what had happened.
"The family have only lived in Bridlington for a short period of time, having returned to the country from China over two years ago."The family have only lived in Bridlington for a short period of time, having returned to the country from China over two years ago.
"They've found a guest house and been happy there. They've become members of the community."They've found a guest house and been happy there. They've become members of the community.
"This has not only had a huge effect on the family but also on the community of guest house owners in Bridlington."This has not only had a huge effect on the family but also on the community of guest house owners in Bridlington.
"The sooner we find John Heald the easier it will be for them.""The sooner we find John Heald the easier it will be for them."
Humberside Police held a press conference in Bridlington on Monday where Mr Baldwin issued a direct appeal to Mr Heald asking him to "do the right thing and hand yourself in".Humberside Police held a press conference in Bridlington on Monday where Mr Baldwin issued a direct appeal to Mr Heald asking him to "do the right thing and hand yourself in".
He is thought to be sleeping rough or staying with friends.He is thought to be sleeping rough or staying with friends.
People have been warned not to approach Mr Heald as police consider him "a dangerous man".People have been warned not to approach Mr Heald as police consider him "a dangerous man".