92-year-old faces court for unsolved Bristol murder from 1960s
A cold-case from Bristol dating back to 1967 takes unexpected turn as elderly man faces murder charges. Police made breakthrough arrest for death of 75-year-old woman found in her home
In a shocking cold-case breakthrough Ryland Headley‚ a 92-year-old Ipswich resident got charged with murder and rape dating back to summer of 67. The case involves death of Louisa Dunne who was found lifeless in her Bristol home (she was 75 at that time)
The elderly suspect appeared in court via video-link this wednesday morning; he didnt enter any pleas for the charges. During the brief hearing‚ he just confirmed basic info — his identity address and birth-date
District Judge Lynne Matthews outlined two main charges: “Between june 26-29 1967 in Easton Bristol you murdered Louisa Dunne; and between same dates you raped her“. The case moves to Crown Court tomorrow at 10am with suspect staying in custody
Medical records show victims cause of death as strangulation and asphyxiation. Det Insp Dave Marchant stated:
This development marks a hugely significant moment in this investigation
The police team assigned special liaison officer to support Dunneʼs family through the legal process — which needs careful handling to ensure fair trial
