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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hayley Marson was killed in her own home in Lincolnshire on Tuesday. Two men have been charged with her murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Two charged with murder after woman found dead in Hogsthorpe

Hayley Marson, 33, was found dead at a property on Thames Street, in Hogsthorpe, on Tuesday.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Tracey Davies was strangled by her husband in her own bed. He has received a 'life' sentence – with a minimum term of just 14 YEARS. Yet for anyone who commits a murder outside the home, having 'taken the weapon to the scene', the starting tariff is 25 years. Injustice. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Cefn Cribwr man who murdered wife given life sentence

Michael Davies, 58, was found guilty of murdering Tracey Davies at their home in Cefn Cribwr.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

KW bereaved family members were among those interviewed for the Sun's article – timed for the 5th anniversary of the sentencing of Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard – detailing how career criminals are routinely spared jail for sex crimes. www.thesun.co.uk/news/4052479...

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Wayne Couzens was sentenced 5 years ago but girls still aren't safe, say mums

WHEN Libby Squire was raped and murdered by a stranger on a night out, her mum was enraged to find out her daughter’s attacker had struck before. Pawel Relowicz, 26, had already been convicted for …

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As the early release scheme starts today (including men imprisoned for domestic abuse and coercive control), Lucy Morgan, writing in Stylist magazine, asks why women and girls are paying the price for overcrowded mens prisons. www.stylist.co.uk/health/women...

stylist.co.uk

Domestic abusers eligible for early release scheme

The government's early release scheme starts today – why are women and girls paying the price for overcrowded prisons?

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The woman whose body was found on Alderney on Sunday has been named as Hannah Benfield. A man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Dead woman named in Alderney murder investigation

Hannah Benfield, 34, was found dead at the bottom of cliffs in Alderney on Sunday evening.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Police Scotland have reported themselves to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner over their handling of Brodie's case. Meanwhile, campaigners and police say officers urgently need more high-quality training. Read Marion Scott's article: www.sundaypost.com/fp/brodie-ma...

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Brodie MacGregor was killed by partner already awaiting sentence for assault... yet police left her in flat after 999 call

The thug who murdered young mum Brodie MacGregor in a frenzied attack was awaiting sentence for assault at the time of the killing.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

KW co-founder Carole Gould and Nick Gazzard, whose young daughters were both murdered by ex-partners, spoke to the BBC about how the Cirencester stabbing case highlights the importance of improving education and sentencing around domestic violence. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Sentencing of boy who stabbed girl multiple times 'appalling'

A 14-year-old boy who stabbed a girl, also 14, with a 6in knife received a non-custodial sentence.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Twenty-six years after Vicky Glass was murdered, her family are still waiting for answers and for justice. Four men have been arrested over the years, but none have been charged, as Cleveland Police continue to investigate her disappearance and death. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2657675...

thenorthernecho.co.uk

Family's pain as 'cold-blooded monster' who murdered Vicky remains free 26 years on

On the 26th anniversary of Vicky Glass' disappearance, her family remain haunted by unanswered questions surrounding her murder.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

And as the judge sentenced the boy with a three-year restraining order for stabbing the girl multiple times (which he called "a very troubling event"), he said that he did not think the boy was a "danger", and that "He's still young. And he is capable of learning"... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Boy sentenced for stabbing girl who would not date him in Cirencester

The boy was "obsessed" and carried out a "horrifying" attack in a shop in Cirencester, a detective says.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This man, Brian Simpson, who killed Kristine Sparane in her own home in Spalding in 2024, was declared unfit for trial but found responsible for her death, and has been sent to a secure hospital for an unlimited time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Man who killed Spalding woman detained under hospital order

Brian Simpson, 65, from Spalding, was handed the sentence at Lincoln Crown Court.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In South Africa, the bodies of nine murdered women and girls have been found in the Johannesburg region since July, sparking a national outcry about the scale of violence against women. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Ekurhuleni killings: Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The man who murdered Brodie in her own home in Glasgow in 2024 (he was her partner) has been given a 'life' sentence – with a minimum term of 22 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Brodie MacGregor: Man guilty of murdering partner in frenzied flat attack

Alexander Brennan, 54, killed Brodie MacGregor, 23, at her flat in Glasgow's Springburn on 26 August 2024.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Two years after her disappearance – and suspected murder – the family of Nazire Koreli remain desperate for answers and renew their appeal. crimestoppers-uk.org/news-media/n...

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£20,000 reward offered as family of murdered London woman appeal for public's support | Crimestoppers

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The family of Claire Holland, who was murdered by her ex-partner in Bristol in 2012, are relieved that his appeal has failed. Her body has never been found. www.itv.com/news/westcou...

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Julie Hogg was murdered by Billy Dunlop in 1989. On October 21 he will be given yet another parole hearing – a terrifying prospect for Julie's mother Ann Ming. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2654608...

thenorthernecho.co.uk

'We are doing a life sentence' - Ann Ming and grandson on looming parole hearing

Ann Ming and her grandson Kevin Hogg have opened up about the upcoming parole hearing for Billy Dunlop, who murdered Julie Hogg in 1989.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tonight, Channel 4's true crime series '999: What Happened Next' investigated the murder of Megan Newborough, and the campaigning since undertaken by her parents Elaine and Anthony, as reported by the Mirror: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/h... Watch the episode here: www.channel4.com/programmes/9...

mirror.co.uk

Family of murdered woman fight back tears years on 'we were disgusted'

Channel 4's 999 What Happened Next returns tonight with a heartbreaking instalment centred on the case of Megan Newborough

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The story of Megan Newborough’s murder is the focus of an episode of Channel 4 series '999 What Happened Next', made with the participation of her parents Elaine and Anthony, which is broadcast tonight, Monday 14 September, at 9pm. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

mirror.co.uk

'Monster murdered girlfriend 40 mins into date and tried to cut off her head'

The grieving parents of murder victim Megan Newborough call on the Government to speed up when ending UK sentencing disparities, demanding a 25-year minimum prison tariff for domestic killers to ensur...

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

BBC's new documentary 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' is now available to watch on iPlayer. "Girls across Britain are being groomed and exploited by drug gangs. Through survivors and whistleblowers, this film investigates why the failures have continued for two decades." www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

bbc.co.uk

Britain's Forgotten Girls

Girls across Britain are being groomed and exploited by drug gangs. Through survivors and whistleblowers, this film investigates why the failures have continued for two decades.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A man has been charged with murder after Anna Zukowska was found dead at her home in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Man charged with murder after mum of two found dead in Ollerton

Family members raised the alarm when they could not reach Anna Zukowska, police say.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A Police Service of Northern Ireland investigation into an alleged act of indecent exposure by the man who was charged with the murder of Katie Simpson in 2020 was “inadequate”, the Police Ombudsman has found. www.newsletter.co.uk/news/crime/p...

newsletter.co.uk

PSNI ‘failed’ woman over claim against Katie Simpson murder accused

A PSNI investigation into an alleged act of indecent exposure by the man who was charged with the murder of Katie Simpson was “inadequate”, the Police Ombudsman has found.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Rose Johnston was found found beaten to death in her own home in Liverpool in October 2025. Nearly 12 months on, Merseyside Police detectives working on the case have said they have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Man arrested over murder of woman in her own home

Rose Johnston was found beaten to death in her own home in Liverpool in 2025.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder more than 20 years after Nora Tait was bludgeoned to death in her home in Doncaster. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Man re-arrested over 2005 murder of Nora Tait in Doncaster

A 57-year-old man is in custody over the murder of Nora Tait in Doncaster.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A coroner has found police missed opportunities to protect Sarah Albone, who was murdered by her partner at her home in late 2022/early 2023. The inquest into her death concluded it was an unlawful killing to which Bedfordshire Police failures materially contributed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Police 'could have done more before' Biggleswade woman's murder

A chief constable says officers "could and should have done more" to protect Sarah Albone.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday. She was taken to hospital but later died. A 27-year-old German man, of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene and later detained in a psychiatric hospital on suspicion of murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Buckinghamshire pub's manager stabbed to death in Germany

Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The topic of violence against women and girls dominated First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday. The recent murder cases of Vikki Soloman and Stacy Hunter were highlighted at Holyrood by Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton. news.sky.com/story/women-...

news.sky.com

'Women murdered by ex-partners horrifically let down by the justice system', First Minister John Swinney told

The topic of violence against women and girls dominated First Minister's Questions on Thursday.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The family of Stacy Hunter, who was murdered by her estranged husband, believe she may still be alive today if he had been required to wear a tag after being charged with assaulting her. news.stv.tv/east-central...

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'Stacy might still be alive today if her estranged husband was tagged'

The family of Stacy Hunter told STV News they believe GPS tracking could have stopped Jim Mair killing his wife

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The man who murdered Christina Alexander in her own home – her husband – has been jailed. His 'life' sentence has a minimum term of 20 years, even after aggravating factors were added – at least 5 less than if he had been deemed to have 'taken a weapon to the scene'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Tamworth murderer who stabbed wife 78 times jailed for 20 years

Robert Alexander has been jailed for life after murdering his wife at home in Dosthill, Tamworth.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Claire Waxman, Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, says changes in policy have fuelled distress and anxiety 'raising a burning question: Is anyone truly in control of this crisis?' www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

mirror.co.uk

'Prisons capacity crisis now risks becoming a public safety issue'

Claire Waxman, Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, said changes in policy have fuelled distress and anxiety 'raising a burning question: Is anyone truly in control of this crisis?'

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

’Safeguarding Minister Satvir Kaur says she often thinks about the world her daughter will grow up in as she explains why the government is speeding up its violence against women and girls programme.’ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

mirror.co.uk

'We're doing more in fight against violence on women - victims deserve better'

Writing for The Mirror, Safeguarding Minister Satvir Kaur says she often thinks about the world her daughter will grow up in as she explains why the government is speeding up its violence against wome...

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

“My daughter died because the system catastrophically failed her." www.sundaypost.com/fp/its-time-... “The same system is continuing to fail every victim of domestic abuse and sexual violence who believes the only way out of the horror they are living is through suicide."

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It's Time: ‘My daughter would have backed this campaign to stop the evil of domestic abuse – now I will do it in her memory’

Adrienne McCartney should have been here for the launch of It’s Time. Instead, we launch this campaign in her memory.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon, with many calling on the government to do more to protect women and girls. Footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara has called for an end to the "tragic wave" of targeting women, saying "silence is complicity". x.com/BBCAfrica/st...

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BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) on X

The killing of at least eight women in just one week has sparked outrage in Cameroon, with many calling on the government to do more to protect women and girls. Among those speaking out is renowned C...

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The family of Susan Lumsden, whose body was found in a caravan near Northampton on Monday, has paid tribute to a "caring and incredibly kind mum who loved to laugh". A man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Victim of suspected caravan murder, Sue Lumsden, was a 'kind mum'

The family of Sue Lumsden, 62, pay tribute after her body is found on Monday.

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Southall Black Sisters (SBS) @sbsisters.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

TW: Distressing content. There is NO HONOUR in 'honour'-based abuse. If you are experiencing or at risk of abuse, please call our helpline on 020 8571 0800 or email helpline@southallblacksisters.co.uk for free, confidential advice and support. You are not alone.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Natalie McDonald, who was killed in a house fire near Middlesbrough on Wednesday along with her niece, Valentina Foster, has been described by her mother as "a beautiful soul, who would have done anything for anybody". Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Aunt who died in Middlesbrough house fire was 'beautiful soul'

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Domestic abuse campaigners are calling for greater use of location tracking technology to monitor high-risk suspects following the murder of Stacy Hunter, who was killed in her home last month by her estranged husband while he was on bail. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Calls for GPS monitoring of domestic abuse suspects after murder of Stacy Hunter

An online petition calls for greater use of technology to protect women from abusive partners following the killing of Stacy Hunter in Renfrewshire.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lynne Mackenzie, Petition Starter: "Through Stacy’s Law we are calling for Scotland to introduce a dedicated GPS electronic monitoring scheme for domestic abuse perpetrators who are assessed as posing a significant risk to a partner, former partner or their children." www.change.org/p/stacy-s-la...

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Sign the Petition

Stacy’s Law Scotland’s Domestic Abuse GPS Protection Campaign

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Clara was a brilliant young woman filled with dreams, a bright light whose loss has left an immeasurable void in our lives. A beloved friend, daughter and sister who cherished life above all else. We will forever miss her smile, her presence and her humanity." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Tribute paid to woman, 23, found dead in Islington

Clara Bale was found unresponsive at an address in Bollinder Place, north London, on 6 August.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Rose Smith ,75, died in hospital the day after a violent break-in at her home in Finsbury Park on 11 August. Her family said: “We want people to remember Rose for the person she truly was – loving, fun, kind, sociable and full of life.” www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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Man arrested for murder after great-grandmother dies in burglary at London home

Rose Smith ,75, died in hospital the day after the violent break-in at the property in Finsbury Park

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Irish police are treating the death of Brazilian native Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, whose body was discovered at an apartment in Limerick last Friday, as a murder-suicide after the body of the chief suspect, her husband Judismar Weslei Batista, was later found. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

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‘A sweet, kind woman’: Brazilian woman murdered in Limerick as suspect’s body is later found

Understood man and woman had been in long-term relationship and had been sharing an apartment

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Following the announcement that a government scheme for serious sexual and violent offenders to be confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison will be introduced in October, Channel 4 News spoke to Deborah Jones, CEO of charity Resolute: www.channel4.com/news/zero-to...

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‘Zero tolerance’ for early release offenders breaching rules says abuse charity

We spoke to Deborah Jones, the CEO of charity Resolute, and herself a survivor of domestic abuse.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It is six years since Mina Smallman's daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, were murdered, but it is now another case, which has cost the lives of two more women, that has left her "spiralling". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Mina Smallman says PM must act on Simon Levy case failings

Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered, says Andy Burnham must address women's safety.

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