Detectives from Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a fresh appeal for information as the death of Lee Hockey, whose body was found in woodland between Truro and Probus, Cornwall, on July 1, 2025, remains unexplained one year later. The 50-year-old was last seen in the Trispen area on June 23, 2025, and his death is still being treated as unexplained by the major crime investigation team, with murder among the hypotheses under consideration.
New CCTV Images Released
Newly released CCTV images show Mr Hockey in the days before his death, including one taken at a Tesco Express supermarket in Truro on June 22, 2025. Police are urging the public to come forward with information about several missing belongings, including a black satchel-style bag visible in the CCTV image, his passport, a Barclays bank card in his name, and a pink iPhone 13.
Detective Chief Inspector Rob Smith said: "Lee’s family are marking the one-year anniversary of his loss and still have many unanswered questions about the lead-up to his death. While we are very grateful for the help we have received from the public so far, we still believe that someone out there could hold critical information to help us find out what happened to him." He added, "Some of Lee’s personal belongings remain outstanding and we are urging anyone who may have either found or seen these crucial items to get in touch. They could contain vital information to help our investigation into Lee’s death."
Final Movements Traced
Detectives have established that Mr Hockey spent most of June 23, 2025, the day he was last seen, in Truro city centre. He then took a bus to the Trispen area, where he was last seen that evening. From there, his movements are unknown, but officers believe he would have been on foot.
DCI Smith continued: "We are still keen to hear from anyone who saw Lee between 23 June and 1 July 2025. Anyone who passed through Trispen, Tresillian or the surrounding villages is urged to contact us, and we are asking those who may have retained dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage in those areas to check them for any sightings of Lee. Any piece of information, however small, could be vital to our enquiries."
Family Appeals for Closure
Mr Hockey's family have also issued a plea for information. In a statement, they said: "We, the family of Lee Hockey, are thankful for all the support over the last 12 months but are still looking for closure over what happened to him. If anyone has any information, no matter how small, please come forward. Lee would have been watching the World Cup this year and was a keen Arsenal supporter." They also thanked police for their efforts in searching the woods and ponds for his missing bag.
