The hunt for the killer of a woman who was shot dead outside a pub in Knockholt on Valentine’s Day is continuing. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Lisa Smith, was killed at around 7 pm on Friday, February 14th, 2025.
The suspect, a man known to Lisa, fled the scene in a car, which was later found abandoned on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford. A handgun was discovered inside the vehicle, and authorities believe the suspect may have fallen from the bridge into the River Thames.
Divers are currently searching for the body of the suspect, while detectives continue to investigate the motive behind this tragic crime.
DCI Dave Higham said:
‘We have carried out a full and extensive investigation into Lisa’s tragic murder and our enquiries have concluded that the suspect is believed to have died after falling into the River Thames.
‘Multiple searches of several areas of the river have since been assisted by the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade and Coastguard, but at this stage we have not recovered a body. These searches are ongoing and whilst our investigation will continue, we will be preparing our findings and reports to assist the coroner.
‘This murder has led to the senseless loss of a beloved daughter and mother and our thoughts remain with Lisa’s family.’