article_snippet.sent: It appears the motive was sexual - Lynne had been raped, and the motive is likely Eve had also been raped although detectives haven't been able to rule out consensual sex.
article_snippet.sent: Detectives believes Lynda Farrow (left), who was knifed to death in 1979, was also a victim of the same killer .
article_snippet.sent: We are well aware that whoever murdered Lynne also murdered Eve Stratford.
article_snippet.sent: Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard  said Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   was hopeful the killer had let details slip over the years - maybe to a partner, a friend or even a cellmate or medical professional.
article_snippet.sent: Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   said it is likely the suspect for both murders is now in Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   60s or 70s.
article_snippet.sent: Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   said detectives are keeping an open mind but have previously said it is possible the killer knew Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   victims, particularly Eve who had a huge circle of friends and acquaintances.
article_snippet.sent: Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh from Scotland Yard   added: 'It's inconceivable the killer of Eve and Lynne has kept the perfect secret for 40 years.
article_snippet.sent: Former Met Police detective Colin Sutton believes a third woman, Lynda Farrow - who was knifed to death in Lynda Farrow - who home four years later in 1979 - was also a victim of the same killer.