Delia D'Ambra

When John was previously interviewed by The Nation in 2011, he told reporters that he was absolutely convinced a conspiracy was to blame for why his daughter's murder had never been solved.

He wrote in his book, The Animals Are Innocent, quote, you say to yourself, no matter what it is going to take, these people are not going to get away with it.

But in the end, you are one individual against a state and it is not easy, end quote.

In 2020, John was back in news headlines yet again, talking about Julie's case and still claiming that a political conspiracy was to blame.

By this point, though, he had some compelling proof and new witnesses to back up his theory.

In February of that year, Kenya's president, Daniel Moy, who'd been in power when Julie was killed, died.

And John said the former president's death triggered many people in Kenya to finally come forward with important information, information they'd been too scared to share while President Moy was alive.

John claimed that one witness had revealed to him that Daniel's son, Jonathan Moy, was in the reserve when Julie was killed, and that the former president himself had helped cover up his son's involvement in the crime.

John alleged that this witness alleged that Jonathan and some of his friends had been drinking in the park on September 6th, 1988, and stumbled across Julie while she was on her way to Nairobi taking pictures of wildlife.

They abducted her, sexually assaulted her, and took her to a farm that Jonathan owned in the reserve, and then later disposed of her body.

Unfortunately, in May and June of 2023, within several weeks of one another, Jan and John Ward died at the age of 89, unable to prove their claims or present them to a governing body.

Today, their sons, Tim and Bob Ward, continue to keep asking questions and putting pressure on law enforcement to explore the Moy family as possible suspects.

Nick Craven reported for the Daily Mail that Julie's brothers are convinced that Jonathan Moy was involved in their sister's murder.

But Jonathan died in 2019, so even if it could be proven he was involved, he can't be prosecuted.

It's important to note, though, that prior to his death, Jonathan denied allegations that the Ward family made against him regarding Julie's death.

The Sunday Times reported that after her murder, Julie's remains were buried in Kenya because it was a place she'd loved so much and had made happy memories in during the final months of her life.

Her dad traveled all over the world chasing leads and information he felt could bring him answers.

John passed in June of 2023, followed shortly thereafter by Julie's mother, Jan.

And even though John may have died never having found the truth...

It's widely believed that if it weren't for his unwavering devotion to finding justice for Julie, the case would never have gotten the international attention it did over the years.