Beijing- and London-based relatives of Heywood told Reuters in separate
interviews that they did not suspect foul play in his death. They
both spoke on condition of anonymity.
「It』s preposterous. The more description (in the media), the darker it
becomes,」 the family member said, occasionally breaking into tears in an
interview in the lobby lounge of a hotel on the outskirts ofBeijinglate on
Thursday.
The family denied reports that Heywood was a spy and that he was cremated
against their wishes.
「We requested the cremation. We were not forced to do so. We have no doubts
about the police report,」 said one family member.