US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
Woman with 'Lovely Smile' Was Stuffed in Freezer as Husband Charged with Murder
Post-mortem findings and a freezer discovery led to murder charges, and the case is set for trial in October, police said.
- David Barraclough, 45, appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday via video link from HMP Leeds, charged with the murder of his wife, Carolann Barraclough.
- Officers discovered Carolann's body inside a freezer at the couple's home on Ken Churchill Drive in Wakefield on Thursday, March 5, after responding to a concern for safety.
- Coroner Oliver Longstaff opened an inquest revealing post-mortem examination determined the cause as "blunt force head trauma," while tributes described Carolann as a "beautiful and amazing" sister.
- Barraclough was told on Tuesday that a provisional trial date is set for October 5 this year, with proceedings expected to last an estimated two weeks.
- Judge Guy Kearl KC ordered the defendant to appear again on May 8 for further case management, as the court adjourned the matter to await pending reports.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 42%
C 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
