It’s been 30 heartbreakingly long years since the tragic deaths of Diane Jones, 21, and her little girls, Shauna and Sarah-Jane. The Gurnos community recently came together to honour their memory, releasing balloons into the sky as a poignant reminder of the young family’s lives cut short.
On October 11, 1995, Diane and her daughters lost their lives in a horrific house fire in Gurnos after petrol was maliciously pumped into their home, followed by a match. Despite the years, no one has been held accountable for this cruel act, leaving the family desperate for answers.
Diane’s sisters, Mary and Denise, continue to seek justice, and the pain remains as fresh today as it was then. “The pain never goes away,” they shared, urging anyone with information to come forward. They hope that advances in forensic technology might finally bring the breakthrough they desperately need.
Saturday marked three decades since the tragedy, and the community’s support was palpable. As Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” played softly in the background, mourners hugged, cried, and reflected beside a memorial plaque at Marigold Close, the house’s former site.
South Wales Police has announced a forensic review of the case, hopeful that new technology might unlock the mystery that has haunted the family for so long.
Denise paid tribute to her sister, remembering her as a dedicated mother and beloved community member: “She lived for her babies and was very well liked. Who would do this to my sister and her babies? Thirty years on, and still, we search for answers.”
The family pledges to continue their quest for justice, hoping future generations will carry on the fight to ensure Diane, Shauna, and Sarah-Jane are never forgotten.
Anyone with information is urged to contact South Wales Police. Your voice might bring closure to a family who’ve waited far too long for answers. You can call 101 or email swpreviewunit@south-wales.police.uk. Let’s bring justice to Diane and her precious babies.