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Body of British teacher, 24, who went missingin Qatar 'was found in the desert' as two menare arrested over her murder
Lauren Patterson went missing after last seen at Doha hotel on Saturday
Believed to have left five-star nightclub with two men, including ex-lover
'She and ex-boyfriend broke up months ago after they discussed marriage'
'Police have not examined CCTV or quizzed staff at hotel where last seen'
By Michael Seamark, Tahira Yaqooband Simon Tomlinson
PUBLISHED:09:53 GMT, 16 October 2013 | UPDATED:15:26 GMT, 16 October 2013
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'Murdered': Lauren Patterson, 24, is believed to have been found dead hours after flying
back to the Middle East from her grandmother's funeral
The body of a British teacher allegedly murdered in Qatar was found in the desert, it has been claimed.
Lauren Patterson, 24, was reportedly last seen with two men, including an ex-boyfriend, at a nightclub
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in Qatars capital, Doha, on Saturday night.
Her body was later recovered and two men, said to be locals, were arrested over her murder.
A friend told The Times that Miss Patterson and her ex-boyfriend broke up several months ago after
they had talked about getting engaged.
Amid confusing reports, there were suggestions from friends that Miss Patterson had left a nightclub at
the five-star hotel La Cigale with a group of Qatari men and had texted friends to say she was beingtaken to the wrong house.
One close friend also posted a message on Twitter saying: Lauren was raped and brutally murdered.'
However, the duty manager of La Cigale claimed police have not asked to examine CCTV footage or
question staff at the hotel.
George Forzi told MailOnline: 'I don't know anything about this story.
'I have not seen police at all, at any time. They have not asked me to see the CCTV.'
Sources have now told The Times that she was found in the desert.
Doha police said they could not confirm whether Miss Patterson had died, what had happened to her
or the progress of their investigation.
Miss Patterson is believed to have been killed hours after flying back to the Middle East from her
grandmothers funeral.
News of her disappearance had prompted her family and friends to launch a frantic campaign on
Facebook and other social media to find her.
But 40 hours later her boyfriend, James Grima, posted a message saying she was dead.
It was followed by dozens of tributes praising a truly amazing young woman.
Miss Pattersons Kent-based mother, Alison, has reportedly flown to Qatar to formally identify her body.
In an online tribute, she wrote: She was truly a remarkable girl, my rock, always there for everyone. I
know shes in heaven now in her Daddys arms.
Miss Paterson had flown back to the Middle East on Friday and was a primary teacher at Newton
British School in Doha.
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Mystery: The primary school teacher (pictured with friends) was reportedly last seen at a
nightclub in the capital, Doha, with two Qatari men, one of whom was an ex-boyfriend
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Probe: Sources claim police have found Lauren's body and were able to identify her from
a distinctive tattoo
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Inhospitable: A sign advertising the 2022 FIFA World Cup pictured in the Qatar desert,
where Miss Patterson's body is believed to have been found, although the exact location
has not been revealed
On Sunday, her boyfriend Mr Grima, an IT technician and DJ based in Malta, posted an appeal to track
her down after becoming concerned about her disappearance.
The alert went viral as hundreds joined the search before it emerged Miss Patterson had been found
dead.
Friends paid tribute on Facebook. Emma Nye said: What an incredible best friend. Cant handle the
hurt in my heart.
'I love you so much. Will never forget all the hilarious memories we have. Be good up there!
Miss Patterson, who flew back from her grandmothers funeral on Friday, was a primary teacher at
Newton British School in Doha.
Her mother, a widow, lives with Lauren's younger brother and sister in Kent.
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'A truly remarkable girl': Lauren (pictured with two unidentified children), originally from
Chislehurst in south east London, was working at the Newton British School in the Qatari
capital
'WE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE WAS': TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LAUREN
Friend Emma Nye said: 'What an incredible best friend. Lauren Patterson you devious child. Can't
handle the hurt in my heart. I love you so much. Will never forget all the hilarious memories we have.
Be good up there! Love you 333 333 333.'
Another friend, Miranda Cecil, posted a picture on Facebook of Lauren in a Panda onesie, with the
message: 'This was only a week ago and she put it on Instagram and tagged me in it. Oh my baby
girl!!! X'
Lauren's younger sister uploaded a picture of them together and said 'thank you' to those sending
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messages of sympathy.
Friend Lorna Ann Campbell paid tribute, saying: 'I can't get my head around why someone so special
has been taken from us. She meant the world to us and we will never forget how beautiful she was. '
Lauren Davey said: 'My dear friend has been taken from her family and friends Lauren Patterson I love
u soooo much and will never ever forget u. U was taken from us to soon but u can now be with ur
daddy. Xxx'
Her sister uploaded a picture of her with Miss Patterson on Facebook and said 'thank you' to those
sending messages of sympathy.
They had moved back to Britain only recently, after living in Luxembourg for seven years.
On Sunday, Miss Pattersons boyfriend Mr Grima, an IT technician and DJ based in Malta, posted an
appeal to track her down after becoming concerned about her whereabouts.
On Facebook, he said: I cant believe that it had to end this way Lauren, I really dont.
I was so happy that I had finally found someone that could change my life so much, and in such a
positive way too...
Rest In Peace babe ... I will always look up at the sky cause you always were the brightest star and
always will be.
Mr Grima added: 'I love you so much babe, I really do and I cant get over the fact that you were taken
away so cruelly, it really breaks my heart to think about it.
'I know youre watching over us, wherever you are, and I know that I will meet you again one day.'
The Foreign Office said it was aware of reports that a body had been discovered but were unable to
comment further.
A spokesman said: We are aware of a British national, Lauren Patterson, reported missing in Qatar.
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'You were the brightest star and always will be': Grieving boyfriend James Grima took to
Facebook to confirm that Lauren had died
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Tragedy: Lauren with boyfriend James Grima, who had posted an appeal on Facebook
after she went missing
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Sad time: Lauren had just returned to Doha from the UK last Friday where she had
attended the funeral of her grandmother (pictured)
We are providing the family with consular assistance.
Qatar, which will host the World Cup in 2022, is considered to be one of the safest spots in the Middle
East for expatriates.
But last November an American pre-school teacher, 40-year-old Jennifer Brown, was allegedly killed
there by a Kenyan security guard.
He will face trial next month and could be given the death penalty if convicted.
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Clues: Friends suggested that Miss Patterson had left the nightclub at five-star hotel La
Cigale (pictured) with a group of Qatari men and had texted friends to say she was being
taken to the wrong house
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Popular destination for British expats: The primary school teacher disappeared in the
early hours on Saturday in the Qatari capital of Doha (above)
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phil48,devon, 5 hours ago
if these men are found guilty under Qatari law then full Sharia Law must be implemented and that is death and if there was
real justice it would be in the same way they killed this girl.
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Ian,Glasgow, 6 hours ago
If it was locals, there will be no justice, it will all just bumble along and nothing will ever happen. Same with the villagio fire
that killed all the kids, local owners so just ignore it for long enough and it will go away.
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Oneortwo,Over the Rainbow, United Kingdom, 6 hours ago
If they have the right two and it can be proven then I hope they face the ultimate penalty for this crime.
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Spark,Newport, 6 hours ago
Let's see how the perps are treated under Sharia Law.
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Adam,Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 6 hours ago
Hope they've caught whoever did this.
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dotdotdot,toronto, Canada, 6 hours ago
(A)Good pay temptation on a (B)dangerous country. What's your answer ?
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Mr Inflammatory,London, 6 hours ago
Qatar has 0.9 murders per 100,000 inhabitants (same as Italy, Denmark and New Zealand), the UK has 1.2 murders per
100,000. Jamaica, 40.9, Bahamas 27.4 (Source: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime). This poor woman was
incredibly unlucky.
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ShipsOfficer,Expatriate, United Kingdom, 7 hours ago
Very sad. Behind the 5 star hotels and modern feeling is a very dangerous undercurrent for lone expat women. We live in a
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neighbouring country and remember that always. Sadly nobody tells that to the newbies when recruiting them.
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Tony Grimes,Bristol, 7 hours ago
Like all Gulf states, a very dangerous place for any woman
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Hello there,Balamory, United Kingdom, 7 hours ago
How could anyone do this? Rest in peace x
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