Melanie Hall’s family launch fresh appeal for information 30 years after her murder in Bath

The family of Melanie Hall, who was murdered after vanishing from a Bath nightclub 30 years ago, have said they still hope her killer may be found – but felt time was running out – as police launched a fresh appeal for information. Melanie’s father, Steve Hall, said: “You always think in the early days there’s going to be a quick resolution. That’s not been the case but we travel in hope. I hope I live long enough to see a conclusion.” He said seeing Melanie’s killer in court would not bring closure. “The only closure I’d get is if Melanie walked through that door. I try not to think about reasons why people do these things. I view that person a bit like you would view a wild animal that attacked and killed your daughter. I can’t identify with them as a human being.” Steve Hall, Melanie’s father, and Dominique, her sister, hope that with the passing of time, someone might want to come forward with information. Photograph: Avon & Somerset Police Melanie’s older sister, Dominique, said: “Thirty years is a long time. She’s been gone longer than she was alive. It’s like a feeling of time ticking on. Dad’s 82 and I’m not far off 60, and I hope we get the answers that we need and the justice for her while we’re still able to. I feel like we’re running out of time.” Steve and Dominque showed Melanie’s bedroom, largely untouched, as part of the fresh appeal. Her soft toys still lie on the bed and her books are on the shelves. Her pictures and photographs have been faded by the sun. …