Murder charge after elderly woman's death
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife, Shirley Billam, who was found dead at their home in Exeter, Devon. Police responded to a welfare check on April 19 before making the discovery. Laurence Billam is set to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court. The couple's family is receiving support from specialist officers.
- ▪Shirley Billam, 87, was found dead at a property on Millbrook Lane in Exeter.
- ▪Devon and Cornwall Police responded to a welfare concern on April 19.
- ▪Laurence Billam, 92, has been charged with his wife's murder.
- ▪Laurence Billam is scheduled to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court.
- ▪Police confirmed the couple were married and that the family is being supported.
- ▪The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
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Husband, 92, charged with murder of wife, 8743 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleZhara SimpsonDevonDevon and Cornwall PoliceShirley Billam was found dead at the propertyA 92-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife, 87.Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Millbrook Lane in Exeter, Devon, on 19 April following reports of a concern for welfare. Shirley Billam was found dead at the property. Laurence Billam, of Millbrook Lane, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with her murder.Police confirmed the pair were husband and wife and said the family was being supported by specialist officers.More news stories for DevonListen to the latest news for DevonFollow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] internet linksHM Courts and Tribunals Service DevonExeter
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