For thirty agonising years, the ghost of an unsolved murder has haunted a Birmingham family, with a daughter's relentless pursuit for justice becoming her life's mission. The brutal killing of Jaguar Land Rover worker Keith Green in 1994 remains one of the West Midlands' most perplexing cold cases.
The Night That Shattered a Family
On December 3rd, 1994, 49-year-old Keith Green was walking home along Castlevale Road in Sheldon after socialising with colleagues. What should have been a routine journey ended in unimaginable violence when he was ambushed and subjected to a savage attack.
Keith's daughter, who was just 19 at the time, recalls the life-altering moment police arrived at their family home. "They said he'd been in a fight," she remembers, her voice still heavy with the weight of three decades. "But when we got to the hospital, we saw the extent of his injuries. It was clear this was no ordinary assault."
A Life Cut Short
Keith Green wasn't just a factory worker - he was a beloved father and husband with everything to live for. Described as "the life and soul of the party," he had recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary and was looking forward to many more years with his family.
His daughter paints a picture of a man who cherished life: "He was so full of energy, always singing and dancing around the house. He had so much left to give."
Three Decades of Unanswered Questions
Despite extensive investigations and multiple appeals, Keith's killer has never been identified. The case has tormented not just his family but also the detectives who've worked on it over the years.
West Midlands Police have repeatedly revisited the evidence, with Detective Inspector Jim Church now leading the latest push for information. "This was a vicious, unprovoked attack on a man simply making his way home," DI Church states. "Someone out there knows what happened that night."
A Daughter's Unbreakable Resolve
Keith's daughter has transformed her grief into a determined campaign for answers. "Not knowing who did this to my dad or why has been unbearable," she explains. "I've spent my entire adult life waiting for justice."
Her message to potential witnesses is heartfelt and urgent: "Please, if you know anything - no matter how small or insignificant it might seem - come forward. Our family deserves closure. My dad deserves justice."
The West Midlands Police major crime review team continues to investigate new lines of inquiry, hoping that time or changed loyalties might finally bring the truth to light.
