Who's Who at the murder scene... Stephen Lawrence the murder victim, aged 18 Leon Black I am sad and confused about this system where racists attack and go free, but innocent victims like Steve and I are treated like criminals. Duwayne Brooks Stephen's best friend, with him at the time of the murder Joseph Kpobie You are loved, you are loved... Mr. Taaffe Conor Taaffe, passerby who with his wife Louise helped comfort Stephen as he lay dying. Tim Munro back to top friends, family + legal advisors... No family should ever experience the last two years of our lives. This is the worst kind of fame. We have been brought into the public spotlight not by our own acts, but by the failure of others who were under a public duty to act... Doreen Lawrence Stephen's mother Marianne Jean-Baptiste showed an aptitude for music as a child and later became interested in acting. She lives in South London with her husband Evan, a former dancer, and their two children. Her acting credits include the films Secrets & Lies (1996) with Brenda Blethyn, for which she received an Oscar nomination, and The Cell (2000). She has also appeared on stage in It's a Great Big Shame (1993) and Measure for Measure (1994) and on television in The Wedding (1998), an adaptation of the novel by Dorothy West. We ... will not rest until all of Stephen's murderers are caught, convicted and punished appropriately... The racists must be told that the burial of Stephen is not the burial of our campaign for justice. It is only the beginning. Neville Lawrence Stephen's father Hugh Quarshie was born in Ghana and studied at Oxford. After graduation, he worked as a journalist and became an editor at West Africa Magazine. He subsequently co-directed Othello at the Greenwich Theatre, and authored the play The Prisoner of Hendon. Quarshie extensive Shakespearean credits include acting performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Cambridge Shakespeare Company and The Royal National Theatre. He has appeared on television in Rumpole Of The Bailey (1978) and A Respectable Trade (1998) and in many films, including Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace (1999) as Captain Panaka. We were constantly told by the police to trust them and that they were doing all they could. It obviously wasn't enough. As Nelson Mandela told us, black lives are cheap. Cheryl Sloley Stephen's aunt, Doreen's sister Jo Martin There has been a dreadful tragedy... Ros Howells OBE Lawrence family supporter, Lewisham Racial Equality Council chairperson, Labour peer Dona Cross I do lay the blame squarely at the Metropolitan Police's feet. Imran Khan the Lawrences' solicitor Shaun Chawdhary appeared previously on Masterpiece Theatre in 1996's Interview Day. The magnitude of the failure in this case, we say, cannot be explained by mere incompetence or a lack of direction by senior officers, or a lack of execution and application by junior officers, not by woeful under-resourcing. So much was missed by so many that deeper causes and forces must be considered... Michael Mansfield QC Lawrences' barrister Scotsman Kenneth Cranham's comprehensive filmography includes Lady Audley's Secret (2000), Our Mutual Friend (1998), The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996), Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983), Brideshead Revisited (1982) and Thérèse Raquin (1980). back to top police officers... I'm aware that [racist] comments were made and, yes, they are heard [in the Metropolitan Police], but I can't specifically recall any. I am not saying it doesn't exist. PC Bethal Police Constable Linda Bethal, one of the first uniformed officers to arrive at the murder scene Anna Northam PC Gleason Police Constable Anthony Gleason, one of the first uniformed officers to arrive at the murder scene Kim Macdonald I tried everything I could to communicate with the Lawrences. I wanted to be there for them... There was a tremendous barrier to communication... very, very soon after our initial meetings we were viewed with suspicion and mistrust. DS Bevan Detective Sergeant John Bevan, family liaison officer to Lawrences and Duwayne Brooks, involved in first investigation David Shaal Mr. Lawrence was very, very shocked. His son had just died. How could you expect him to fully understand everything that was being said to him? WDC Holden Detective Constable Linda Holden, family liaison officer to Lawrences, involved in first investigation Jenny Tarren Mr. Lawrence, I wanted to say to you that I am truly sorry that we let you down. On behalf of myself and the commissioner, who specifically asked me to associate himself with these words, and the whole of the Metropolitan police, I offer my sincere and deep apologies... DAC Ian Johnston Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Stafford Gordon I fully understand the grief and despair of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, but I am disappointed that there are others who seem to have chosen to take a less than objective view of our commitment to this inquiry. Sir Paul Condon Metropolitan Police Commissioner Actor and composer David Calder has appeared most recently on Masterpiece Theatre as Robert Bramwell in the Bramwell series. DCS Ilsley Detective Chief Superintendent William Ilsley, officer in charge of southeast London, overall control of the investigation Michael Feast's acting credits include the role of Commander Stephen Enwright in the Touching Evil series. back to top suspects... In 1993 we were all arrested for the murder of Stephen Lawrence, which we all vehemently deny. We do sympathise with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and the tragic loss of their son... We have no knowledge of this murder. We were not involved. We did not kill Stephen Lawrence. Neil Acourt, Jamie Acourt, Luke Knight, Gary Dobson, David Norris Prime suspects in the murder Ricci Harnett, Lee Colley, Darren Morfitt, Neil Maskell, Dominic Power Essays + Interviews | Who's Who | Russell Baker Preview | The Forum | Links and Bibliography Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback ©