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Murder victim Gary Bennett worked for Watford Borough Council

1:29pm Thursday 25th February 2010 in News Photograph of the Author By Michael Pickard

Gary Bennett worked for Watford Borough Council. Police have launched a murder investigation into his death. Gary Bennett worked for Watford Borough Council. Police have launched a murder investigation into his death.

Staff at Watford Borough Council have been “knocked sideways” by the murder of one of their colleagues.

Gary Bennett was found with severe head injuries by a member of the public in Aldenham Country Park on Wednesday morning.

Mr Bennett, 46, from Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey, was a waste and recycling loader for the council and was based at the waste depot in Wiggenhall Road.

He was found wearing a yellow high visibility jacket, grey cargo bottoms and black boots – his work uniform – and the council believe he would have been on his way to work when he left his home at about 5am.

Police have now launched a murder investigation into his death.

Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill told the Watford Observer: “I am shocked rigid by the murder of Gary Bennett, this is an awful, awful thing to happen to anyone but he was one of our council 'family'.

“His mates and colleagues at the depot will be knocked sideways by this. Of course, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. If there is anything we can do to help we will.”

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skt23 says...
6:01pm Thu 25 Feb 10

Those who knew Gary would all tell you that he was one of lifes true characters and your typical friendly giant. If there were more people like him the world would be a less boring place.

I'm sure I can speak on behalf of all my work mates when I say the workplace is not going to be the same without him. Im going to miss all those comments about my hair and taste in music every day

R.I.P big man

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kinell says...
6:18pm Thu 25 Feb 10

VERY TRUE WORDS SKT23, A TRUE GENTLE GIANT.

RIP GARY ****

rip uncle Gary loads of love steph and katie ****

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gangerman says...
6:33pm Thu 25 Feb 10

BFG, Big Friendly Gary always a cheeky grin and a quip, A very sad end for a one off fella. Got no hair just going to miss his comments.

R.I.P Gary

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mrswd2010 says...
6:54pm Thu 25 Feb 10

he was a nice man who spoke to everyone hope they find who did this asap r.i.p bfg of south oxhey u will be missed by all.our thoughts and condolences to his mum and family x

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jaw196666 says...
7:05pm Thu 25 Feb 10

The comments from his friends have brought me close to tears, i hope they find whoever done this to him and lock them up for a very long time...my condolences to all his family .

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banneddogg10 says...
7:28pm Thu 25 Feb 10

Gary i'm shocked to my core, who could be so evil to hurt you mate, i grew up with you and have known you all my life and never seen you without a smile and a cheeky dig. You'll be greatly missed mate. My prayers and condolences to his mum and family and godspeed to the police. R.I.P. Gary (Porkpie) Bennett. Mick W & "that old mutt" layla & Mrs W.

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rosiex says...
9:40pm Thu 25 Feb 10

Honestly, don't know who or WHAT could have done this to you... You were the kindest man, not just to me, but to everyone. Even if you tried, you would never have enemies, that's why I don't understand. Your sense of humour was just so gentle. You'd never say things to hurt them, you'd always be the one cheering people up and putting a smile on their faces. Well I'm sure everyone would agree that heaven has gained an angel. You'll be sadly missed Gary. R.I.P. From rosie and family ****

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BB3121 says...
7:18pm Sat 27 Feb 10

This is a tragic end to a real nice bloke who will be sadly missed by all his workmates at Wiggenhall Depot.
We miss you already Gary x
Condolences to his dear mum and family

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