ryan72020 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I used to live on Ladlands Estate/Dawsons Heights and when I was older my mum and Nan told me that a man fell or jumped from a height and died. They believe he was running away from drug dealers &/or police. I can't find any articles online about this story, so was just wondering if anyone else could remember anything? I lived there from 1995-2001/02 so would've been around those years. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
taliax7 Posted Tuesday at 21:56 Share Posted Tuesday at 21:56 Hi, I saw your post and just wanted to say that the incident you’re referring to did happen in the late 1980s at Dawson’s Heights. The person involved was named Carl Salawa, and he had just turned 18 years old at the time. Like you, I haven’t been able to find any news articles or official reports about it, If anyone remembers anything more about that time or incident, I’d really appreciate hearing about it. Thanks for sharing what you were told—it means a lot to know others remember. 4 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
taliax7 Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Thank you for responding. I’m Carl Salawa’s little sister. I was nearly 8 when the incident happened. It’s still a very painful and sensitive topic in my family, so I never really asked too many questions growing up, but what I do know is this: Carl had just turned 18 and was on his way home that evening after spending time with his girlfriend and a small group of friends. The police claimed he jumped to his death, but his friends and some residents said he was being chased by police around the estate and that he fell. The toxicology report showed he had no alcohol or drugs in his system. Carl was well loved, an army cadet, and had just enlisted in the Army or Air Force. He had recently gotten engaged to his long-term girlfriend. He truly had everything to live for. Thank you again for remembering and for speaking about it. It really means a lot, especially with so little available publicly. 8 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you may have already investigated this route, but there must have been a coroner's inquest at the time. You could approach the charity Inquest which might be able to assist and advise you: https://www.inquest.org.uk/ IIona 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
taliax7 Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago To be candid I know that the matter is still very upsetting and traumatic for my family so I haven't really looked into this at all. However, thank you for sharing the information regarding the coroner's inquest its a route I will definitely explore. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDulwich Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Carl has never been forgotten in our community. 6 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadNun Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago I too am very sorry to hear this, taliax7. It must weigh heavily over you and your family. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/357266-does-anyone-remember-an-incident-from-the-late-90searly-00s-in-which-a-young-man-fell-to-death-from-dawsons-heights/#findComment-1715480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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