Chloe Murder: Forensic Hunt for the Snapchat ‘Kill Video’ – The Daily Dazzling Dawn

The investigation into the tragic death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield has entered a critical forensic phase this Saturday, April 11, 2026. As the community of Gomersal prepares to support the family in their final farewell, West Yorkshire Police have intensified their hunt for digital evidence, focusing on social media recordings believed to have captured the fatal confrontation. The Search for the “Truth” Video A Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector has issued a direct plea for specific mobile phone footage. Under the investigation codename *Operation Plaitglass*, the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is currently auditing digital metadata from platforms including Snapchat and TikTok. DCI Entwistle told journalists that this footage is believed to be circulating among local youth groups and is considered the “key to the truth” regarding the events on Kennerleigh Avenue in the early hours of March 28. Authorities have warned that the possession or sharing of such footage could not only hinder the investigation but also constitute a criminal offence. The three primary defendants—19-year-old Archie Rycroft, 18-year-old Kayla Smith, and a 17-year-old male who cannot be identified—remain in custody following their recent appearance at Leeds Crown Court. During the 12-minute administrative hearing, no applications for bail
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