Murder charge after elderly woman's death
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife in Exeter, Devon. Shirley Billam was found dead at their home, and her husband, Laurence Billam, is set to appear in court. The police are providing support to the family during this difficult time.
- ▪Laurence Billam has been charged with the murder of his wife, Shirley Billam.
- ▪Shirley Billam was found dead at their property on Millbrook Lane.
- ▪Laurence Billam allegedly attempted to take his own life after the incident.
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Husband, 92, charged with murder of wife, 8728 April 2026ShareSaveAdd 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, appeared via video link at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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