November 20, (THEWILL) – A 92-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the rape and murder of a woman in Bristol in 1967 has been charged.
The suspect, Ryland Headley, of Clarence Road, Ipswich, was arrested earlier this week by police in the UK after a forensic review of the case which began last year.
He is scheduled to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court via video link on Wednesday.
Louisa Dunne, 75, was found dead by a neighbour in her home in the Easton area of Bristol on 28 June 1967. She had been strangled and raped.
Detective Inspector Dave Marchant said: “This development marks a hugely significant moment in this investigation. Now criminal proceedings are under way it’s important to stress the defendant has the right to a fair trial. Any speculation or misinformation on the circumstances of this case has the potential to prejudice these ongoing proceedings.
“We’ve updated Louisa’s family about this charging decision and a specialist liaison officer will continue to support them in the coming days, weeks and months.”
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