Murder investigation launched for missing Cardiff woman

Police in Cardiff have launched a murder investigation into the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs, who has been missing since July 2024. This marks a shift from previous efforts to locate her alive. Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Three arrests have been made, with one man still on police bail, while two others were released without charge. Detectives have conducted extensive searches and interviewed over 250 people, but have found no evidence that Hobbs is alive. The last confirmed sighting was on July 24, 2024.