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One of the longest cold cases has finally been solved. Today, 92-year-old Ryland Headley has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 20 years, for the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne 58 years ago.

Judge Mr Justice Derek Sweeting KC told Headley he would "die in prison".

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3 months ago | [YT] | 200



@E-g-321

Not fair! Netenyahu n Tony Blair n George bush and Obama….are enjoying life with grandkids n retirement in holiday homes

3 months ago | 21

@zmoneytmnt

Not fair. He lived 92 years free

3 months ago | 26

@skhan3855

I imagine in 1967 he stood out like a sore thumb, which makes it all the more surprising that he remained undetected for so long.

3 months ago | 6

@daveogle3614

Enrichment began day one

3 months ago | 1

@Stevexnycautomotive

Evil never fails.

3 months ago | 3

@R2273-f3j

24.8.2025

1 month ago | 0

@Goodzillla1066

Channel 4 means 4 out of every 4 comments are deleted. So won't bother

3 months ago | 2

@man-y7k8t

Not 92, it's 34 years..

3 months ago | 3

@livelife11

Good

3 months ago | 0

@laurencesmith1435

Usual suspect.

3 months ago | 4

@Proud-Racist-1

Thanks Windrush!

3 months ago | 1

@williamhumes7332

You scarred me. Your actions had ruined the lives of countless people. Your obsession of reality TV traumatized me. The government should've took control of you.

2 months ago | 0

@TheChosen2030

He was innocent

3 months ago | 0

@anthonyroxby9093

They had this man on the radar for years and years, why has it taken so long to do an obvious DNA test?

3 months ago | 3

@yournextdoorgamerwithgames2945

Usual suspect

3 months ago | 0