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According to AutoEvolution, Mr. Ian Cameron, a former automotive designer for BMW and Rolls-Royce, was murdered at his home in Bavaria, Germany. The 74-year-old was found deceased at the entrance of his villa. Local police reported that Ian Cameron had been stabbed by a man who then fled the scene on foot.
German police have launched a manhunt to find the perpetrator of Ian Cameron’s murder. It is known that a power cable to a surveillance camera located in the garage where Ian Cameron stored his car collection was cut. This detail has led many to suspect that the assailant attempted to steal one of the cars from Ian Cameron’s collection.
However, according to The Sun, a police official believes it is rare for an intruder to be so well prepared and yet ultimately resort to murder.
Per AutoEvolution, the attacker likely fled the scene on foot after the assault. The perpetrator is described as being between 5’11” and 6’2″ tall, wearing light-colored trousers, a dark blue hoodie, yellow-green gloves, and carrying a red backpack.
German police have deployed search dogs, helicopters, and divers to hunt for the killer. Divers have begun searching around Lake Ammersee near the crime scene, but no traces of the suspect have been found. According to German police, there are no signs indicating that the perpetrator poses a danger to residents or passersby in the area.
Mrs. Verena Kloos, the wife of the former Rolls-Royce designer, escaped by climbing over a wall to a neighbor’s house before contacting emergency services.
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Ian Cameron (right) was the Design Director of Rolls-Royce from 1999 to 2012. Image source: Rolls-Royce. |
Ian Cameron retired in 2013 after more than a decade with the luxury car brand Rolls-Royce. Since his retirement, the British man has been living in a $4 million villa in Herrsching, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
Ian Cameron served as Design Director at Rolls-Royce and was primarily responsible for the development of luxury sedans such as the Ghost and Phantom. He also penned several concept cars and pre-production models during his 13-year tenure at Rolls-Royce.
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BMW Z8. Image source: BMW. |
According to AutoEvolution, Ian Cameron was also previously employed by BMW, where he worked on the design of the 3 Series and the Z8 roadster. Prior to his time at BMW, Ian Cameron worked for the design firm Pininfarina in Turin, Italy, where he created the design for the Lancia Montecarlo.
“We are shocked by the news from Germany concerning Ian Cameron,” said Rolls-Royce in a recent statement.
Per AutoEvolution, after leaving Rolls-Royce, the former designer began working as a classic car expert.
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