Man Who Was Living Off-Grid to Be Sentenced for Murder of Dogwalker
BRANTHAM, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND, AUG 6 – Roy Barclay, who evaded police for two years while living off-grid, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years after brutally murdering grandmother Anita Rose.
- At Ipswich Crown Court, Roy Barclay, 56, was sentenced on Wednesday to life with a minimum 25-year term for murdering Anita Rose during her July 24 2024 dog walk.
- Roy Barclay lived off-grid, evading police for two years after breaching his licence conditions, while wanted on recall at the time of Ms Rose’s murder.
- Posting hundreds of reviews, Roy Barclay’s digital trail emerged despite living in hidden camps, earning him a 'level 8' contributor status on Google Maps.
- Following the hearing, Suffolk Police announced a review of information-sharing processes, with Jessica Cox saying `He has put us through a nightmare which we can't wake up from`.
- Following the case, Jessica Cox warned, `'criminals cannot remain at large,'` urging stricter probation monitoring to protect communities.
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Fugitive murdered grandmother while she was on her morning dog walk
Roy Barclay launched the 'vicious and brutal attack' while living off-grid to avoid recall to prison
·Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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