Giles Platting was an artsy friend of Sue Silcock. In June 1972, Giles met up with Sue in a swanky bar in two occasions, both of which were interrupted by Ray Langton. On their first date, dressed in a striped shirt and necktie, Giles was arranging to paint a portrait of Sue, as he fancied himself an artist, although Sue was skeptical of his talent in the field.