Confirmed case — United Kingdom
Husband arrested in cold-case murder of wife found dead in a van
Husband arrested in cold-case murder of wife found dead in a van The Independent
Perpetrator status
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A man was arrested for the cold-case murder of his wife, who was found dead in a van.
Marco legal — United Kingdom
Homicide Act 1957 + s.76 Serious Crime Act 2015 (coercive control) · DA Act 2021
Pena: Life imprisonment (mandatory for murder). Minimum term set by judge (typically 15–25 years for domestic murder).
The 'rough sex' defence was abolished by the DA Act 2021. Clare's Law allows individuals to ask police if a partner has a history of abuse.
Original source:
The Independent