Final moments of grandmother before she was found dead from head injury at her home: Police release CCTV showing 68-year-old in pub as they continue hunt for killer
Police have released CCTV footage of Rose Johnston, 68, just two days before she was found dead from a head injury at her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, as the first anniversary of her murder approaches. The footage shows her enjoying an ordinary evening with friends at The Watch Maker pub in Prescot on 3 October 2025, having coffee and socialising. Despite extensive investigations over the past year, including house-to-house enquiries, CCTV review and forensic analysis, the case remains unsolved, though two men have been arrested and are on conditional police bail.
Rose was discovered dead at her home the following day, found wearing the same all-white clothes visible in the pub footage. Her family has described her as an honest, hardworking and caring woman whose death was "senseless and devastating". As the investigation continues, independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible, with police appealing for witnesses to come forward with any leads.
- Rose Johnston, 68, found dead from head injury at her Liverpool home in October 2025.
- CCTV released showing her at a pub two days before she was discovered dead.
- A year on, two men are on bail as police investigate her unsolved murder.
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Rose Johnston was a 68-year-old grandmother from Dovecot in Liverpool who was found dead at her home on 4 October 2025, suffering from a head injury. The previous evening, she had spent time at a local pub in Prescot with friends, described by her family as an honest, hardworking and caring person.
One year on, the investigation into her death remains unsolved despite extensive police enquiries including house-to-house visits, CCTV review and forensic analysis. Two men have been arrested in connection with the case and released on conditional bail, though no charges have been brought. Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information from the public.
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered by the charity Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The case remains under investigation as the first anniversary of Rose Johnston's death approaches.