Introduction to the Witness Statement:

"The 3rd Man in the House"

This witness statement, given by Sarah Kaitilin Gibbs (née Bingham) on 26 November 1974, forms a vital piece of evidence in the investigation surrounding the events at 46 Lower Belgrave Street, London. Gibbs, the sister of the Earl of Lucan, recounts her relationship with her brother, the circumstances of his marriage and separation from Lady Lucan, and the critical period leading up to the murder of the children's nanny, Sandra Rivett. The statement offers personal insights into the Lucan family's dynamics and records Gibbs’s interactions after the incident, including a significant encounter with a lorry driver, Joe Falcon (later identified as Michael Fitzpatrick). Falcon claimed knowledge of a man fleeing the crime scene, suggesting the presence of a "third man" involved, but later retracted much of his story under police questioning. Gibbs’s account also highlights unsettling details provided by one of Lucan's children, suggesting another adult (whom I have it on good authority was a police officer) had been staying at the house prior to the tragedy. This detailed and poignant statement sheds light not only on the night of the murder but also on the complex world surrounding the Lucan family at that time. It remains a key document for anyone seeking to understand the mystery of Lord Lucan’s disappearance.

See extract from the Witness Statement taken on the 26th November, 1974