Anita Rose murder probe: Daughter speaks on BBC Crimewatch

Ms Rose, 57, left her home in Brantham at 5am on July 24 to take her dog Bruce for a walk.

Later that morning she was found by a cyclist unconscious on a track near the railway line. 

She was taken to hospital but died days later as a result of her injuries. 

The case appeared on BBC's Crimewatch on Monday and her daughter Jessica Cox spoke publicly for the first time since the incident. 

Jessica Cox appeared on the show on Monday (Image: Crimewatch)

She said: "My mum is a beautiful, strong, independent woman, she's funny and she's so kind.

"My mum has got six kids, I've got four brothers and a sister and she loved to spend time with all of us and all her grandchildren. 

"My mum had a long-term partner, Richard, they've been together 13 years and they adored each other. Mum was planning on growing old with him. 

"We miss her.

"Mum moved to Brantham about six years ago and she loved the area. She loved walking and seeing people in the community and mum said to me she feels safe here. 

Anita Rose died as a result of her injuries (Image: Suffolk police)

"Mum would get up early in the mornings to walk Bruce so he had a good walk before she went to work and being a springer he needs a lot of exercise."

During the show viewers heard from DCI Matthew Connick of Suffolk police who described the route Ms Rose took on her walk. 

"As she reached the top of New Mill Lane she stopped her app on her phone at 6.03am and we know from previous walks that that same location is where Anita has stopped her phone.

"By that point she had walked for about three miles."

At 6.25am a cyclist who was making his way railway station found Ms Rose unconscious with facial injuries. 

Police at the scene in Brantham (Image: Newsquest)

Ms Rose was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge but died four days later. 

Ms Cox said the injuries her mother sustained made her not look like her mum.

"The doctors tried to do what they could but she passed away on the Sunday morning," Ms Cox said.

Flowers left in tribute near to where Ms Rose was found (Image: Newsquest)

She described her mum's funeral as a "difficult day" and said she "had so much to live for". 

Ms Rose was supposed to be on holiday this week her daughter confirmed. 

"We haven't got our mum and our mum isn't here to look after us anymore," she said.

"My mum is going to miss out birthdays, the birth of her grandson and my brother getting married next year.

"We don't understand how someone could brutally attack someone who is walking their dog. 

"We need to find the person who done this to my mum. They need to face justice."

On Friday Crimestoppers issued a reward of up to £20,000 for anyone who can provide information that leads to a conviction.

Phil Breckon, Crimestoppers regional manager, said: “This is a shocking and very sad situation and Anita’s heartbroken family deserve answers and justice. 
 
“We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why our charity is here for you. We’ve been passing on information about crime whilst guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It’s a promise we’ve always kept."

Police are still searching for the missing pink jacket (Image: Suffolk police)

A jacket that police think Ms Rose was wearing at the time is still missing.

Police believe the garment was a cerise Regatta Calderdale II jacket, and Ms Rose's black phone case - described as a wallet-style quilted cover, with gold crown and stud detail - has also not been found.

A potential witness remains unidentified and police are keen to trace a man seen on CCTV on the morning of the attack, as it is believed that he may be able to assist with the inquiry.

This man is not believed to be a suspect.

Anyone with information relating to the murder investigation should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/41580/24.

Information should be submitted to Crimestoppers via its website or by calling 0800 555 111 to qualify for the reward.