Jeremy always contradicted his WS that 'the phone went dead'. As the receiver was off the hook when first checked by Jean Rowe.
At least Sheila knew to dial 999 in an emergency. Rather than look for the number of a Police station over 20 miles away which Bamber & Nevill did. Although a bit late by 6.09am.
Seems that no one told Sheila she is supposed to speak when the phone is answered. Or better still speak to the police who had been outside with a loud speaker for 2 hours.